The Future Looks Good: Talent, Skills, and Transformation

North America’s labor market is being reshaped by technological change, demographic shifts, economic uncertainty, and the green transition. This panel will explore how these trends are transforming jobs, skills, and workforce strategies across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Drawing on insights from the Future of Jobs Report 2025, which reflects the perspectives of over 1,000 global employers representing more than 14 million workers, panelists discussed how companies and governments are preparing for the workforce of 2030. The session examined strategies for workforce transformation, talent development, and cross-border collaboration, highlighting how North America can remain competitive and resilient amid rapid economic and technological change. Speakers: Alfredo Muñoz, VP Employee Benefits Business, MetLife Clint O'Neal, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Diana Palmerin-Velasco, Senior Director, Future of Work, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Leon Ruiz, Vice President, WSN Mexico Wadhwani Foundation Alejandro Madrazo Lajous, Academic Director, Talisis