UPCOMING SEMINAR: "Job Security and Human Skills in the Age of Automation" [15 November 2017]
Time: 08.30 - 13.00 hrs.
Venue: Alumni Conference Room, 12th Floor, Political Science Building 3, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
The rise of robotics and automation is becoming evident in Asia. According to the International Federation of Robotics, by 2019, more than 1.4 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories around the world, with China being the strongest growing market for the robotics
industry.
A recent study by International Labor Organization suggests that over 70% of salaried workers in 5 key sectors in ASEAN countries are at risk of being displaced by automation. The study also points out the need to upgrade STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills among workers in general. Cloud technology and big data analytics,
Internet of Things, and digital marketing are also highlighted to have transformative impacts on jobs in ASEAN.
The roundtable discussion will focus on the above issues and university’s task of preparing young students to cope with the future. Given the state of the Thailand policies on economy, education and development, the question then arises: what actions could be taken at the state, university and individual levels to prepare students in order to cope with this new
reality.
Program
08.30 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 09.10 Welcome Remarks by Kasira Cheeppensook, PhD, Deputy Director, Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
09.10 – 09.20 Objective Remarks by Ms. Sukajit Srisukon, Project Consultant, Samsung Smart Learning Center
09.20 – 09.30 Opening Remarks by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ake Tangsupvattana, Dean, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
09.30 – 09.50 Mr. Phu Huynh, ILO Employment Specialist and Co-author of “ASEAN in Transformation: How Technology is Changing Jobs and Entreprises”
09.50 – 10.00 Coffee Break
10.00 – 12.00 Roundtable Discussion on “Job Security and Human Skills in the Age of Automation”
- Discussants Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nualnoi Treerat, Director, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University
- Assoc. Prof. Lae Dilokvidhyarat, Distinguished Professor, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University
- Supot Tiarawut, PhD, Director, Industrial Liaison Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
- Mr. Varit Charunyanonda, Senior Manager, Brand Communication, Thai Samsung Electronics Company Limited
- Moderated by Assist. Prof. Jakkrit Sangkamanee, PhD, Center for Social Development Studies (CSDS), Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University
12.00 – 12.25 Q & A
12.25 – 12.30 Closing Remarks by Assist. Prof. Dr. Naruemon Thabchumpon, Director, MA & PhD Programs in International Development Studies, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University (MAIDS-GRID)
12.30 – 13.00 Lunch
*Simultaneous translation will be provided.
