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How can employment policy development promote inclusive transitions, advance social justice and a better future of work?

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The Welcome and Opening Session aims to set the scene for the two-day Symposium with discussions and presentations on research and innovations to feed employment policy development that can promote inclusive transitions, advance social justice and a better future of work. It will also lay the foundation for subsequent parallel sessions and panel discussions on a wide range of issues in the world of work.

Opening remarks

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Mikel Landabaso
Director of Fair and Sustainable Economy, European Commission
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Ruth Seitz
Acting Head of Unit, Unit for International Affairs and European Training Foundation, European Commission
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Mia Seppo
Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Keynote speaker(s)

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Rick Samans
Director of ILO Research Department, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Moderators

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Sangheon Lee
Director, Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Tom Netter
Host of the ILO podcast series Global Challenges – Global Solutions: The future of work