9th Annual Conference of the International Network on Digital Labour (INDL-9)

Geneva

INDL-9 round table discussion and closing remarks

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2026 Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Day 1 - Coalition Annual Forum

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Human labour behind AI: Rethinking artificial intelligence and work in China

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Brussels

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357th Session of the ILO Governing Body

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Standard Setting on Decent Work in the Platform Economy at the 114th International Labour Conference

Switzerland

13:30–14:30 (CEST) - Official openingThe opening session will set the strategic direction of the Forum and outline the Coalition’s priorities for the year ahead, with addresses by the Co-Chairs and Co-Vice-Chairs of its Coordinating Group.14:30–15:40 (CEST) Partners in action: Delivering results through key interventionsThe first panel will bring together Coalition partners to showcase key initiatives, take stock of progress and explore opportunities for further collaboration.&nbsp;15:40-16:30 (CEST) Interactive session: Partner spotlightPartners will share experiences and lessons learned, announce new commitments and invite others to join ongoing initiatives.Interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and&nbsp;Russian.

ILO Headquarters

13:30–14:45 (CEST) From international commitments to implementation: Delivering social justice&nbsp;The panel will explore how the Global Coalition for Social Justice can contribute to the implementation of the Doha Political Declaration and advance international commitments on social progress.&nbsp;14:45–16:30 (CEST) Interactive session: Partner spotlightCoalition partners will share their contributions, experiences and lessons learned, announce new commitments and invite others to join ongoing collaborative initiatives.Interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and&nbsp;Russian.

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the candidates for the post of ILO Director-General will each take part in an interactive dialogue with the ILO's tripartite constituency. The dialogues give candidates the opportunity to make themselves and their vision known to the entire ILO constituency and the general public. The events will be held virtually, with candidates invited to participate in person at ILO headquarters in Geneva, and will be webcast live on this page.<ul><li data-list-item-id="e648f9b874a7b3ad8e82429eeab4a8850"><a href="https://www.ilo.org/about-ilo/ilo-director-general/appointment-director-general-ilo#candidates">Learn more about the candidates</a></li></ul>Which candidate will appear in this session?The order in which the candidates will appear will be determined by a random draw held the day before the dialogues. The name of the candidate speaking in this session will be announced on this page once the draw has taken place. Please check back then to find out who will be speaking — this page's address will not change.Format of each dialogueEach session, facilitated by the Chairperson of the Governing Body, will last a maximum of 80 minutes and follow the same structure:<ul dir="ltr"><li data-list-item-id="e8879c4c5824a063e049340ba2f9b5cae">A five-minute presentation by the candidate, supplementing the vision statement submitted with their candidature</li><li data-list-item-id="e2d6190d3d8c581dfffdb504dbd956596">16 questions and answers: 4 from Employer constituents, 4 from Worker constituents and 8 from governments (2 per geographical region)</li><li data-list-item-id="eff9f73c4d331452b2940372bb4e3c655">Concluding remarks by the candidate</li></ul>Interpretation will be provided in all seven ILO working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

Appointment of the Director-General of the ILO: Public interactive event with candidates 

Public interactive event with candidates: Session 1

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the candidates for the post of ILO Director-General will each take part in an interactive dialogue with the ILO's tripartite constituency. The dialogues give candidates the opportunity to make themselves and their vision known to the entire ILO constituency and the general public. The events will be held virtually, with candidates invited to participate in person at ILO headquarters in Geneva, and will be webcast live on this page.<ul><li data-list-item-id="eac8f93e071d83b13a7af0f5b003eebec"><a href="https://www.ilo.org/about-ilo/ilo-director-general/appointment-director-general-ilo#candidates">Learn more about the candidates</a></li></ul>Which candidate will appear in this session?The order in which the candidates will appear will be determined by a random draw held the day before the dialogues. The name of the candidate speaking in this session will be announced on this page once the draw has taken place. Please check back then to find out who will be speaking — this page's address will not change.Format of each dialogueEach session, facilitated by the Chairperson of the Governing Body, will last a maximum of 80 minutes and follow the same structure:<ul dir="ltr"><li data-list-item-id="e85f61e0cf8e2812801bebde363eee2c5">A five-minute presentation by the candidate, supplementing the vision statement submitted with their candidature</li><li data-list-item-id="ed89718108a43e0b71ef8e18b1e963796">16 questions and answers: 4 from Employer constituents, 4 from Worker constituents and 8 from governments (2 per geographical region)</li><li data-list-item-id="e9c64eb102d90f630d1c76db44a56f857">Concluding remarks by the candidate</li></ul>Interpretation will be provided in all seven ILO working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

Public interactive event with candidates: Session 2

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the candidates for the post of ILO Director-General will each take part in an interactive dialogue with the ILO's tripartite constituency. The dialogues give candidates the opportunity to make themselves and their vision known to the entire ILO constituency and the general public. The events will be held virtually, with candidates invited to participate in person at ILO headquarters in Geneva, and will be webcast live on this page.<ul><li data-list-item-id="e6364fb63d7b197b2cc76933f2389b916"><a href="https://www.ilo.org/about-ilo/ilo-director-general/appointment-director-general-ilo#candidates">Learn more about the candidates</a></li></ul>Which candidate will appear in this session?The order in which the candidates will appear will be determined by a random draw held the day before the dialogues. The name of the candidate speaking in this session will be announced on this page once the draw has taken place. Please check back then to find out who will be speaking — this page's address will not change.Format of each dialogueEach session, facilitated by the Chairperson of the Governing Body, will last a maximum of 80 minutes and follow the same structure:<ul dir="ltr"><li data-list-item-id="e50ffc4eb591a3630c5bcabc94b79d154">A five-minute presentation by the candidate, supplementing the vision statement submitted with their candidature</li><li data-list-item-id="e161d3064b9a3c4a6ce2f2017e68062ce">16 questions and answers: 4 from Employer constituents, 4 from Worker constituents and 8 from governments (2 per geographical region)</li><li data-list-item-id="e23c990076e145743c35f707f81e596ec">Concluding remarks by the candidate</li></ul>Interpretation will be provided in all seven ILO working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

Public interactive event with candidates: Session 3

United States of America

This event, organized by the ILO, RISE (Reimagining Industry to Support Equality) and IOE (International Organisation of Employers) on the margins of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, will explore how employers and responsible workplace financial services can help workers manage expenses, build savings and cope with financial shocks, while also contributing to stronger business performance.&nbsp;The workplace is emerging as an important entry point for improving workers’ financial health. Bringing together enterprises, employers’ and workers’ organizations, financial service providers, policymakers, regulators and development partners, the discussion will examine emerging workplace financial services, the safeguards needed to protect workers, and the partnerships required to scale responsible solutions.

ILO at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly

New York City

The Workplace: A new frontier for promoting financial health

ILO office for the UN

Organized on the margins of the UN General Assembly, this event will bring together governments, workers’ and employers’ representatives, UN partners and other stakeholders to discuss how the rapidly evolving platform economy can contribute to decent work, productivity and inclusive economic development.Against the backdrop of artificial intelligence, new business models and changing employment relationships, the discussion will explore how international labour standards, labour market institutions, skills policies, social protection and social dialogue can help ensure that technological change benefits workers and enterprises alike. Particular attention will be given to the implications of the newly adopted <a href="https://www.ilo.org/resource/article/how-will-new-convention-no193-promote-decent-work-platform-economy">ILO Convention No. 193 on decent work in the platform economy</a> and the opportunities it creates for cooperation at national, regional and global levels.The event is jointly organized by the ILO and the Co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Decent Work, in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and UNESCO.

Shaping the future of work: Decent work in the platform economy

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