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Business Lunchtalk – Skills & Talents for Europe 

Europe’s future relies on skilled minds and hands. However, we currently face significant labour and skills shortages. The shortage is one of the biggest constraints on the European economy and demographic change is a challenge for society as a whole. To maintain Europe’s prosperity and attractiveness in the future, securing skilled workers must be a top priority. What can a holistic skilled labour strategy look like?

The German, Polish and Danish Employers cordially invite you to our: 

“BUSINESS LUNCHTALK – SKILLS AND TALENTS FOR EUROPE”
18 JULY 2023, THON HOTEL EU BRUSSELS
 
AGENDA
11:00 – 11:15   Welcome coffee
11:15 – 11:20   Welcome by organisers
11:20 – 11:30   Keynote “European Year of Skills 2023” | Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit
11:30 – 12:05   Panel: How can we secure a skilled European workforce?
12:05 – 12:40   Panel: How can we better attract talent from abroad?
12:40 – 12:45   Closing remarks
12:45 – 13:30   Networking lunch
13:30 – 14:15   Workshop “Bridging the Digital Skills Gap”

HOW CAN WE SECURE A SKILLED EUROPEAN WORKFORCE?

  • Esther Lynch, General Secretary, ETUC
  • Maciej Witucki, President, Polish Confederation Lewiatan
  • Antonio Ranieri, Head of Department VET & Skills, Cedefop
  • Julie Kjestrup, Head of Policy and Thought Leadership, VELUX

HOW CAN WE BETTER ATTRACT TALENT FROM ABROAD?

  • Johannes Luchner, Deputy Director-General, DG HOME
  • Spiros Protopsaltis, First Vice-Chair, PES Network
  • Dr. Rainer Dulger, President, BDA German Employers
  • Damian Boeselager, MEP

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Workshop “Bridging the Digital Skills Gap”

The workshop will feature the best practices on developing digital skills of workers presented by business federations, highlight challenges for bridging the digital skills gap and propose strategies to ensure a successful digital transformation in the EU.

This workshop is part of the project: Building the capacity and internal expertise of the Polish Confederation Lewiatan related to skills and competences for the post-COVID-19 workplace. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.


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