The Future of Work Summit convenes policymakers, businesses, researchers, civil society and youth to participate in discussions and experiences, curated to inspire fresh thinking on future of work challenges. This year’s event explores issues at the forefront of the international agenda through the lens of social justice.
CONTEXT
The future of work depends on the success or failure of multiple transitions. Whether we aim to be technology-enabled or human-centered, green or circular, it is increasingly clear that growing inequality, weakening trust, and breakdowns in global cooperation pose fundamental barriers to making a positive future of work a reality for all.
In our current context of poly-crises, both policy and practice must evolve – and fast! Can a shared focus on Social Justice provide the cohesion necessary to ensure the results of these transitions are fair and inclusive?
CONCEPT
Taking place alongside the tripartite negotiations of the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference, the summit will bring a future-focused perspective to the issues at the forefront of the multilateral agenda – apprenticeships, just-transitions, social protection, artificial intelligence and more - though the lens of social justice.
As in previous editions of the Future of Work Summit, we are convening policymakers, businesses, researchers, civil society and youth to participate in workshops, roundtables, installations, and experiences - curated to inspire fresh thinking on future of work challenges. The event is geared to demystify new technology, stimulate creativity and build collective intelligence on the future of work.
Each panel discussion will be followed by breakout sessions convened by TASC Platform friends and partners, and our ‘Creative Virtual Space’ will provide participants the opportunity for hands-on experience with generative AI and virtual and mixed-reality tools.
Agenda and speakers
06 June | tHE lENS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
12:30 - 15:00 CET | FUTURE OF WORK ROUNDTABLES (By invitation)
A rich exchange between leading experts, practitioners and policymakers, in and around Geneva, who are contributing to envisioning and shaping the future of work. We will explore the use of futures and systems thinking to integrate social justice into the future of work agenda. By invitation only as spaces are limited, contact us if you are interested in joining us.
15:30 - 17:00 CET | A FRESH TAKE ON THE FUTURE: LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the International Labour Organization places social justice firmly at the forefront of their engagement efforts, join us to bring to life this foundational concept and its power to shift how we think about and shape the future of work.
In conversation with:
Valérie Berset Bircher, Head, International Labour Affairs, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Switzerland
Marie-Laure Salles, Director, Geneva Graduate Institute
Richard Samans, Director of Research, International Labour Organization
Cédric Dupont, Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Geneva Graduate Institute and TASC Platform Co-chair (Moderator)
17:00 - 19:00 CET | NETWORKING RECEPTION
07 June - AM | jUST TRANSITIONS
09:30 - 10:30 CET | JUST TRANSITIONS: WORKING THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE TIMES
How does policy and practice for the future change if we put fairness and inclusion for workers at the heart of transformations to high-tech, low-carbon, circular, bio-diverse and sustainable economies?
In conversation with:
Chad Blackman, Senior Advisor, Office of the Director General, ILO
Paul Ladd, Director, UNRISD
Kristina Touzenis, Senior Consultant, UNODC
Yann Wyss, Global Head, Social Impact and Human Rights, Nestlé
11:00 - 12:30 CET | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Just Transitions: What role for trade policy? in partnership with the World Economic Forum
Trade policy has a role to play in ensuring just transitions for workers and developing countries. This session aims to take stock of how green, digital and geopolitical shifts are affecting economies and labour markets, and how trade and domestic policy can improve outcomes for workers in this context.
Doing Good by Going Green: A just transition for triple wins in partnership with PWC and the ILO
Triple wins to achieve shared prosperity through ecological and social sustainability has come to dominate the policy agenda. This session will focus on building sustainability eco-systems around businesses, trade unions, education institutions and public administrations to deliver a Just Transition.
The Future of Work in a Regenerative Economic System in partnership with the SDG Lab
This break-out discussion explores how the future of work could look in a world that is regenerative rather than extractive. What are the opportunities and risks for the future of work under such a sustainability paradigm, and how could or should a (just) transition towards such a system ideally be designed?
07 June - Lunch | creative virtual space
12:30 - 14:00 CET | LIVE DEMO IN OUR CREATIVE VIRTUAL SPACE
Join us for a light lunch and to experience a user journey with the tools of tomorrow that are here today. If you are feeling creative, submit the results of your experience or use your newfound skills to enter our AI Film Competition: Visions of the Future of Work.
07 June - pm | PATHWAYS TO WORK
14:00 - 15:00 CET | PATHWAYS TO WORK: OPENING NEW OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
How can we open adaptive and inclusive avenues to work for youth, women, older generations, migrants, refugees and more, in the face of technological, demographic, climate and geo-political changes?
In conversation with:
Hovig Etyemezian, Head of Innovation, UNHCR
Maria Prieto, Employment and Future of Work Specialist, ILO
Gary Workman, Executive Director, GAN Australia
15:30 - 17:00 CET | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Unlocking Telework for Refugees in partnership with Geneva Trade Platform and the Center for Trade and Economic Integration
Could telework provide new and accessible forms of labor market inclusion for refugees? This hybrid discussion will examine the viability, challenges, opportunities and implications of telework for refugees in Switzerland and beyond.
This event has been organized thanks to the kind sponsorship of Mr. Sergey Popov.
17:00 - 19:00 CET | NETWORKING RECEPTION
8 June | Social Protection & Artificial Intelligence
09:30 - 10:30 CET | SOCIAL PROTECTION: PREPARING FOR THE AGE OF AI
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is shifting our views of vulnerabilities and opportunities in the workforce. Which skillsets and demographics will be affected? How should social protection adapt to new opportunities, challenges, work patterns and management technologies? What does social protection look like when your boss is AI?
In conversation with:
Richard Baldwin, Professor of International Economics, Geneva Graduate Institute; Co-Chair, TASC Platform
Janine Berg, Senior Economist, International Labour Organization
Sandy Chong, Adjunct Professor, Curtin University; Chair, ASEAN Business Alliance
10:30 - 11:00 CET | LIVE DEMO IN OUR CREATIVE VIRTUAL SPACE
Join the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence team for a demonstration of their Transformation Maps - dynamic data visualizations driven by experts and AI.
11:00 - 12:30 CET | BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Generative AI, Work and Creativity in partnership with Haute École d'Art et de Design Genève (HEAD)
What impact will the new wave of generative AI have on jobs and creativity in the future? This session aims to bring to life the practical applications and possibilities of generative AI for professionals and creatives alike.
Immersive Technology and the Future of Work in partnership with Global Vision
The future is arriving faster than we think! Join us for a hands-on experience walking through the use of cutting-edge generative AI and virtual and mixed-reality tools, and how they can already be used in the workplace.
12:30 - 14:00 CET | CLOSING & RECEPTION
Join the TASC Platform Co-chairs for their closing reflections, and a final lunch reception to celebrate the close of the Summit. The Creative Virtual Space remains open to try your hand with generative AI tools and the World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence toolkit.
With final reflections from:
Richard Baldwin, Professor of International Economics, Geneva Graduate Institute; Co-Chair, TASC Platform
Cédric Dupont, Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Geneva Graduate Institute and TASC Platform Co-chair