Join us to explore if digital literacy is enough in the age of AI — or are new skills needed to truly close the digital divide?
SPEAKERS
Hosted by
Freddie Quek
Delphine Charlotte (Panel Chair)
Rebena Sanghera (Panellist)
Lucy Caton (Panellist)
Paul Finnis (Panellist)
AGENDA
5:00pm – Introduction by Chair
5:05pm – Panel discussion
5.45pm – Q&A
6:00pm - Event ends
SYNOPSIS
As AI transforms how we live and work, is digital literacy still enough?
This webinar explores the evolving skills gap, questioning whether traditional digital skills prepare us for an AI-driven world.
Join us to unpack the differences between digital and AI literacy—and what’s truly needed to close the divide.
The panel examines the growing corporate imperative to upskill employees in AI literacy (required by the European AI Act), exploring whether meaningful compliance means basic online training or developing comprehensive programs that truly prepare workforces.
The panel will also define what this new competency entails
—from understanding AI fundamentals to critical evaluation skills
—and discuss the varying depths of knowledge needed across different organisational roles.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
Freddie Quek (host)
Freddie Quek is a global technology leader who has worked across many industry sectors. He started the #JoiningTheDots initiative of 16 UK tech communities to address #digitalinclusion, became special advisor and Community Board member of the Digital Poverty Alliance and established the BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group.
He serves on the boards at University of Bristol, BCS Influence Board and eLife, and a member of the Technology Advisory Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
He is a Fellow of BCS and judge for the UK IT Industry and Women in IT awards.
Delphine Charlotte (Panel Chair)
Delphine is currently a Partner at Quince Consulting, working with C-suite leaders to navigate business transformation at the intersection of strategy, technology, and people. With over 10 years of international experience and fluency in three languages, her expertise spans consultancy in Talent Management, workforce planning, and implementing skill-based programs within Digital Transformations.
At EY, she developed talent strategies and learning frameworks to enhance human-AI collaboration. Her background includes specialized work in Skills Taxonomy development, complemented by certifications in Scrum, Design Thinking, and Data Analytics. Earlier career experience includes roles at Executive Search firms focusing on Financial Services, and positions at Credit Agricole in Financial Analysis and Law.
She is a BCS Member, and a Committee Member of the BCS Digital Divide Specialist Group who is the Champion of Digital Skills.
Rebena Sanghera (Panellist) - to be provided
Lucy Caton (Panellist) - to be provided
Paul Finnis (Panellist) - to be provided
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