Members meeting

The tight labor market is palpable throughout the industrial automation sector. The shortage of well-trained technical personnel—from service engineers to software specialists—is hindering growth, increasing workloads, and demanding smart solutions.

During this members' meeting, we will work together on one of the most important challenges of our time:
How do we attract, retain and engage technical talent in our industry?

We bring members, experts, and those with lived experience together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and gain inspiration. Because where challenges lie, there are also opportunities – especially for our sector, which has technology and innovation in its DNA.

What can you expect?

An interactive program with inspiring speakers from the field

Why you should attend

• Discover what young technicians really find important
• Learn how technology and innovation can help with recruitment and retention
• Go home with concrete ideas and examples that you can apply immediately
  Together we strengthen the position of industrial automation as an attractive, future-oriented sector to work in.

Program

• 12:00 – 12:30
  Reception with lunch
• 12:30 – 13:15 – Buoys
  How do we get young people interested in service and technology?
  ROVC shares insights into what motivates young professionals and how to make technology attractive.
• 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Binding
  Brand awareness, campaigns & recruitment in the IA sector
  Bronkhorst shows how targeted employer branding really works.
• 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Break
• 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM – ROVC Tour
• 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM – Keep
  How do you build a company culture in which people want to stay?
  JUMO explains how they invest in development, pride and job satisfaction.
• 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Closing
  Chat with a snack and a drink

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