A forum exploring the impact of new technology on business was held by the University of Bolton.

The Institute of Management organised The Future of Work Forum, which was informed by the latest academic and practitioner research.

The event delved into the effect automation and other technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and robotics is having on jobs, skills, operational structures and financial models.

Academics, research funders, practitioners and consultants joined to debate how businesses will respond to disruptive change on an unprecedented scale.