As emerging technologies like AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and renewable energy rapidly transform industries, education and training systems must develop skilled talent sustainably while balancing relevance, accessibility, and innovation to remain globally competitive. The panelists will explore key initiatives on human capital development in emerging and critical technologies across their respective countries and discuss innovative models being implemented to strengthen talent pipelines and promote industry–academia collaboration to ensure that financing mechanisms are in place to help nations stay ahead of the technological curve.