Strategic Talent Outlook for Electronics 2026
As the European electronics sector enters an AI-driven era, a shortage of skilled workers threatens to slow down innovation. Presented by Elektor, Tech the Future is a multimedia initiative that brings together insights from engineering leaders (CTOs, founders and R&D directors), HR professionals and AI experts to highlight how skills, roles and staffing needs are rapidly evolving in the fields of electronics, semiconductors, embedded systems, automation and AI.
In addition to detailed company profiles and interviews, the Tech the Future report, based on comprehensive surveys of industry leaders and professional engineers, provides exclusive benchmarking data, forecasts on new skills and practical guidance on aligning your talent strategy with the technologies of tomorrow. The final report will be published in November 2026.
Why this report?
Play an active role in shaping the future of the electronics industry—take around ten minutes to share your opinion with us.
As the European electronics sector enters an AI-driven era, a shortage of skilled workers threatens to slow down innovation. Presented by Elektor, Tech the Future is a multimedia initiative that brings together insights from engineering leaders (CTOs, founders and R&D directors), HR professionals and AI experts to highlight how skills, roles and staffing needs are rapidly evolving in the fields of electronics, semiconductors, embedded systems, automation and AI.
In addition to detailed company profiles and interviews, the Tech the Future report, based on comprehensive surveys of industry leaders and professional engineers, provides exclusive benchmarking data, forecasts on new skills and practical guidance on aligning your talent strategy with the technologies of tomorrow. The final report will be published in November 2026.
Why this report?
- The role of engineers is evolving fast due to AI, sustainability, and Industry 4.0
- Companies face talent shortages and skill mismatches in key areas (AI, clean technology, semiconductors, security)
- Governments are investing in reskilling, but companies need real data to act in order to find real talent)
- Strategic workforce planning requires foresight beyond internal HR data
- A credible, Europe-wide benchmark helps guide hiring, retention, and education partnerships
Play an active role in shaping the future of the electronics industry—take around ten minutes to share your opinion with us.
If you want to shape the future competitiveness of your company and be part of Tech the Future, please contact
Büsra Kas
Client Manager
M: +49 175 1994029
busra.kas@elektor.com
Alexander Neumann
Project Manager Tech the Future
M: +49 178 7775221
alexander.neumann@elektor.com