The aim of the conference is to bring together leading academics, international institutions, policymakers and practitioners to shed light on these issues and draw robust and novel policy implications. Some of the key questions the conference will cover include:
- What are the expected impacts of AI on structural transformation and labour markets and how do these vary across workers and across countries? How is technological change interacting with demographic factors? How is AI influencing patterns of international specialisation (e.g., through the tradability of services) and how is this shaping the future of work? How can policies help labou markets adapt to rapid technological and demographic change? What lessons can be drawn from specific country experiences tackling periods of rapid technological and demographic change? How should the education system respond to help create the skills of the future? How can social security and social protection policies best protect workers and support their transitions?
- What role can the private sector play in creating more and better jobs in a context of rapid technological and labour market changes? Given the context of change, what regulatory reforms can create an enabling environment for the private sector and foster business dynamism that generates high growth and employment opportunities?