Panel on the Importance of Digital Skills for the Tech Community

At the 4th Split Tech City Festival, Digital Dalmatia hosted a panel discussion titled “The Importance of Digital Skills in the Development of the Technological Community.” Digital Dalmatia continues to support the IT and tech sectors in Split and Dalmatia by promoting digital skills, helping startups, and strengthening the tech community.

Why Discuss Digital Skills?
The panel focused on the vital role of digital skills in today’s world. Digital skills are necessary for personal growth and adapting to rapid changes in technology. In the tech community, these skills help individuals succeed and also attract new talent, leading to more innovation.

The discussion explored how education programs can better meet job market needs and how future professionals can be motivated to continue learning new skills.

Key Points from the Panelists
Saša Mladenović, moderator of the panel, is the coordinator of EDIT CodeSchool and a professor at the University of Split. He shared insights from his work on teaching programming and AI technologies.

Goran Zaharija, coordinator of EDIT JuniorDev, talked about the importance of providing a wide range of knowledge to students. He emphasized the need for quality materials and diverse skills for both current IT professionals and newcomers to the field.

Mislav Kovač, from CyberSec Akademija, highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity. He stressed that skilled professionals are needed to prevent cyber attacks, which are becoming more common.

Marko Perajica, from Blank, emphasized that a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience is essential for IT professionals. Understanding the theory behind coding is as important as solving problems through practical work.

Luka Petrić, from EPAM, discussed the value of free online education programs, like those offered by EPAM. These programs make high-quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of location.

Conclusion
The panel provided important insights into how digital skills can support both individuals and the wider tech community. The discussion also highlighted the success of various educational programs like EDIT CodeSchool and CyberSec Akademija, while emphasizing the need for collaboration between the education system and the tech industry.

Digital Dalmatia remains committed to promoting digital skills and supporting the growth of the tech sector in Split and Dalmatia.