As manufacturing transforms in the age of Industry 4.0, organisations must reimagine how they attract, educate, and empower their workforce and tomorrow’s leaders. This dynamic panel explores the strategies needed to future-proof the workforce, highlighting the cultural shifts, digital skillsets, and leadership capabilities essential for thriving in a technology-driven landscape. Through real-world examples and forward-looking insights, panellists will share how digital fluency, lean transformation, and a culture of innovation can unlock productivity and competitiveness. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance workforce readiness and accelerate operational excellence.