Executive Director, Caltech CTME California Institute of Technology
As organizations accelerate digital transformation, traditional training models often fail to keep pace with the complexity of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and advanced systems integration. In this session, Dr. Rick Hefner, Executive Director of Caltech CTME, explores how forward-thinking enterprises are reshaping talent development to stay competitive. He’ll share insights from Caltech’s work with global engineering and technology-driven organizations—highlighting how to upskill technical professionals, enhance the learner experience, and build strategic partnerships with academic institutions. Discover what it takes to future-proof your workforce through enterprise education aligned to innovation, not just instruction.
In this session, you will::
Reimagine Workforce Development – Learn why traditional training isn't enough and how to embed continuous, real-world learning into your digital transformation strategy.
Unlock the Power of Partnerships – Explore how collaborations with academic institutions like the California Institute for Technology can drive innovation and technical depth across your organization.
Bridge the Gap Between Skills and Systems – Understand how to upskill engineering and technical teams in AI, digital engineering, and systems thinking to meet the demands of tomorrow’s programs
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