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# The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 13:30–14:00 (30 min)
- **Room:** STAGE 7 (500)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills)

## Description

The cloud isn't just the future – it's the NOW. As organizations rapidly migrate, the need for skilled developers is skyrocketing. Gartner predicts 85% of enterprises will be cloud-first by 2025, but 80% of IT leaders fear a skills gap will hinder their growth. Don't get left behind!

This session equips you with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the cloud era. This session cuts through the hype and arms you with the cloud skills employers are desperate for. Take control of your career path in this power-packed session focused on your learning, skilling, and leveling up your Cloud game.

## Speaker

### [Asrar ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@asrar)

Developer Marketing Lead - Google


## Related talks at this congress

- [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/147-embracing-the-hybrid) — Alex Soto
- [Strategies to accelerate SaaS Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/139-strategies-to) — Raji
- [Designing Secure Applications in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/385-designing-secure) — Adora Nwodo
- [Decoding Global (Tech) Talent: The Era of Candidates](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/36-decoding-global-tech) — Tobias Zimmermann