ECT Forum in Nicosia to examine AI and changing labour market skills

Nicosia, Cyprus. The second ECT Forum will bring together academics, researchers, technology specialists and industry representatives on October 8, 2026, to examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing the skills needed in the labour market.

Event details

ECT Forum 2026 is organised by the Cyprus-based non-profit European Centre for Emerging Competencies and Technologies (ECECT). It will take place at the UNESCO Amphitheatre of the University of Nicosia from 9am to 5pm, with participants from Cyprus and abroad representing academia, industry, research and the technology sector.

The programme will include presentations, discussions and thematic panels covering artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and future skills.

Education and industry needs

The forum aims to strengthen cooperation between education, research and the private sector as rapid technological change creates new demands for knowledge and skills.

Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping workplaces and changing requirements for both young people entering the labour market and professionals working in established industries.

The organisers said education systems face increasing pressure to adapt and ensure that graduates and workers have skills that reflect the needs of a rapidly evolving economy.

The relationship between education and industry requirements will be a central theme. The forum will also examine ways to strengthen dialogue between universities, businesses, researchers and technology organisations so that education and training can respond more effectively to labour market changes.

European initiatives

The event will also showcase European research and education initiatives, including the Erasmus+ project DITEC, or Didactic Technologies for IT Education.