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Future of Work and Inclusive Growth Annual Conference 2023

Annual Conference of the Future of Work and Inclusive Growth project

Time and location: 27 June 2023 11:15-16:45 Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels
Format: Public, Hybrid, Livestreamed
Contact: Matilda Sevón
Partners: Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

The Annual conference serves as a flagship event for Bruegel’s long-lasting European research-to-action initiative - Future of Work and Inclusive Growth project.

At this all-day high-level event we look at some of the most urgent issues faced by workers and policymakers in today's fast-evolving labour market.

From identifying the necessary skills demanded by the AI and green sectors, through examining the impact of technology adoption on labour markets, to addressing the growing inequality brought on by digitalisation of capital, the conference provided a diversity of perspectives and potential policy solutions.

Speakers

László Andor

Secretary General, FEPS

Jean-Andre Barbosa

VP European Affairs and Regulation, Renault Group

Erik Canton

Deputy Chief Economist, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG RTD

Zsolt Darvas

Senior fellow

Anna Diamantopoulou

President, DIKTIO

Duygu Güner

Affiliate fellow

Rafael de Hoyos

Program Leader in Human Development, EU Member Sates, World Bank

Tea Jarc

Confederal Secretary, ETUC

Martin Kahanec

Professor and Head of the Department of Public Policy, Central European University

Mamta Kapur

Europe Research and Thought Leadership Lead – Talent and Organization/Human Potential, Accenture

Barbara Kauffmann

Director for Employment and Social Governance, European Commission, DG EMPL

Sonja van Lieshout

Global Head of Public Affairs, Randstad

Pär Lundström

Senior Policy Advisor, The Swedish Installation Federation

J. Scott Marcus

Senior fellow

Joanna Napierala

Expert in Labour Market and Skills Research, CEDEFOP

Chiara Putaturo

EU Inequalities and Tax Policy Advisor, Oxfam International

Matteo Sostero

Researcher, Joint Research Center, European Commission

Fabian Stephany

Non-resident fellow

Chair: Fabian Stephany, Non-resident fellow
Sonja van Lieshout, Global Head of Public Affairs, Randstad
Pär Lundström, Senior Policy Advisor, The Swedish Installation Federation
Joanna Napierala, Expert in Labour Market and Skills Research, CEDEFOP
Matteo Sostero, Researcher, Joint Research Center, European Commission

The dual challenges of artificial intelligence integration and sustainability goals demand joint efforts from workers, firms and policy makers. The European Commission projects that the uptake of AI skills could add approximately €2.5 trillion to European GDP by 2030, and the European Green Deal, a comprehensive plan for making Europe the world's first climate-neutral continent, sets ambitious targets that require a skilled workforce adept at sustainable practices. At this panel, we will delve into the European policy landscape, the role of European industries in the twin transition, and the ongoing efforts to equip the workforce with the necessary skills demanded by the AI and green sectors.

Chair: Duygu Güner, Affiliate fellow
Martin Kahanec, Professor and Head of the Department of Public Policy, Central European University
Mamta Kapur, Europe Research and Thought Leadership Lead – Talent and Organization/Human Potential, Accenture
Barbara Kauffmann, Director for Employment and Social Governance, European Commission, DG EMPL
Tea Jarc, Confederal Secretary , ETUC

From automation to artificial intelligence, emerging technologies are reshaping the labour markets significantly. While they bring about increased productivity and efficiency, they also pose significant challenges to the workforce. In this session, we will discuss how increasing technology adoption is changing the EU labour markets. The focus will extend beyond the creation and transformation of jobs, as we also examine consequences of job displacement. Finally, we will offer input on the opportunities of the changing skills demand.

Chair: Zsolt Darvas, Senior fellow
Jean-Andre Barbosa, VP European Affairs and Regulation, Renault Group
Erik Canton, Deputy Chief Economist, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG RTD
Rafael de Hoyos, Program Leader in Human Development, EU Member Sates, World Bank
Chiara Putaturo, EU Inequalities and Tax Policy Advisor, Oxfam International

The ongoing process of technological change, and in particular, digitalisation, is profoundly reshuffling occupations and changing labour markets. Digital technologies expand the set of tasks performed by capital. That can displace certain workers from employment opportunities and benefit other, mostly high-skilled, workers and capital owners. As a consequence, inequalities will increase. How does technological change impact the distribution of income and wealth? What best practices have been adopted by governments and corporations to foster equity? What else should governments do?

Chair: J. Scott Marcus, Senior fellow
László Andor, Secretary General, FEPS
Anna Diamantopoulou, President, DIKTIO

Closed-door discussion, open to members of the consortium.

Project: Future of Work and Inclusive Growth in Europe
Theme: Digital economy, labour markets, skills and health
Keyword: future of work innovation digital economy artificial intelligence
Series: Future of Work
Language: English