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The global labour market is undergoing a profound transformation. Automation, artificial intelligence and technological innovation are redefining the skills that drive productivity and competitiveness. In this session, QS experts reveal a data-driven view of how education systems can adapt to these changes through QS Labour Market Intelligence – connecting what people learn to what the world needs.
Discover how to align education with employment outcomes and use data to guide decision-making for policy, curriculum design and workforce development.
Key topics:
- The global transformation reshaping industries, and the skills they need to thrive.
- How higher education can remain relevant through modular, market-aligned and skills-focused programmes.
- The importance of alumni outcomes as evidence of institutional impact.
- How QS Labour Market Intelligence helps governments and universities bridge the gap between education and employability.
Our panellists
Matteo Quacquarelli is Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at QS.
Harnessing his experience in Management Consulting, Matteo leads the Group Strategy, Transformation and Analytics teams. He is responsible for identifying new and improving on existing ways QS can deliver value to the sector, placing insight and analytics at the centre of our partnerships to optimise university senior leader decision making.
Matteo supports clients, including governments, universities and international education businesses, to enhance their performance and reputation. His knowledge and expert understanding of growth strategies, student enrolment, digital transformation and employability trends help universities strategise for future success.
Martín Serrano is Director of Product Innovation, Employability at QS.
An entrepreneur and innovator, Martín is passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that close the gap between higher education and the world of work. He co-founded 1Mentor, a company designed to empower universities with student, alumni, and labour-market analytics that inform academic planning, strengthen employability, and personalize education and career pathways.
At QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Martín leads global initiatives that help institutions anticipate fast-changing skills demands and prepare students for the careers of tomorrow. His diverse background in architecture, urban planning, sustainability, and product innovation gives him a cross-disciplinary perspective and a strong commitment to building solutions that make education more impactful and future-ready.
Education
- MBA, University of Oxford
- Bachelor of Architecture, University of Notre Dame
