IoD NI & Department for Education  Roundtable on Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028

The Department is undertaking a major review of what young people should learn to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.  Your experience of workforce needs, leadership expectations, and emerging industry trends can help ensure the new curriculum is fit for the future. This is your chance to influence how education aligns with economic growth, productivity, and long‑term competitiveness.

This roundtable will explore:

• The Department’s early thinking on Curriculum 2028

• The skills and competencies employers believe young people need

• How education can better prepare learners for leadership, digital transformation, and global competitiveness

• The role of parents and business leaders in shaping a modern, inclusive curriculum

Participants will have the opportunity to share views and help inform the Department’s ongoing design process. 

This event is open to IoD members across all sectors, especially:

• Directors and senior leaders passionate about future skills

• Members involved in talent development, recruitment, or workforce planning

• Parents who want to help shape the future of education in Northern Ireland

We will be joined by: 

Peter Hutchison, Director of Curriculum Reform, Department for Education

Judith Totten, Chair, Young Enterprise Northern Ireland

Lorna McAdoo, Group Director ESG, Version 1 and IoD NI Skills Ambassador

Neil Hutcheson, CEO, Software NI