Tracks
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Skills for evolving economies
The fast-paced evolution of economies and industries requires skill flexibility and innovation. This track explores the global trends that shape the new reality in labour markets and paints the future portrait of human capital. The discussions will centre on young people’s ability to stay agile in the face of uncertainty and on using their skills to create a more productive, competitive and inclusive economy.
Day 1: Friday, 23 August
12PM
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panel
- Neil Bentley-Gockmann
- Nick Chambers
- Gary Condon
- Laurence Gates
- Shayne Maclachlan
- Jacqueline Tanzer
12PM
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panel
- Carla De Bona
- Srinivas Reddy
- Mailis Reps
- Maxim Voloshin
4PM
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workshop
- Jayshree Seth
4PM
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panel
- Paul Comyn
- Carl Frey
- Marion Plant
Day 2: Saturday, 24 August
11AM
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panel
- Borhene Chakroun
- Manuela Geleng
- Ekaterina Loshkareva
- Anton Stepanenko
- Tatyana Terentyeva
- Alexandria Valerio
2:30PM
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workshop
- Jefferson Azevedo
- Sue Husband
2:30PM
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panel
- Anastasia Fetsi
- Maxim Kiselev
- Manish Kumar
- Saje Molato
- Mikko Sallinen
Roadmaps to thriving societies
Social stratification, migration, multiculturalism and changing demographics are transforming today’s societies. Skills are essential in adapting to this increasingly complex reality. Not only do skills provide equal access to opportunities to those who are marginalized, but they also enable people to fulfill their potential and nurture their talents, passions and impact. This track explores how skills can build a world where happy, tolerant and equal global citizens coexist and collaborate through skills-based solutions.
Day 1: Friday, 23 August
12PM
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workshop
- Danny Gauch
12PM
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panel
- Jens Bjornavold
- Manuela Geleng
- San-Quei Lin
- Cesare Onestini
- Monica Pfarr
4PM
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workshop
- Amelia Addis
- Abigail Fulton
- Monica Pfarr
Day 2: Saturday, 24 August
11AM
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keynote
- Amelia Addis
- Neil Bentley-Gockmann
- Kathleen Elsig
- Jayshree Seth
11AM
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workshop
- Kelly Betts
- Abdelaziz Jaouani
- Bruce Poh
- Norbert Schoebel
2:30PM
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workshop
- Jan Owen
- Vishal Talreja
2:30PM
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lightning
- Alexey Fedoseev
- Abigail Fulton
- Mursal Hedayat
- Salinee Hurley
- Tijhimise Bruno Karaerua
Towards self-sustaining ecosystems
As environmental concerns continue to shake our societies, the promotion of green skills should be at the heart of the skills agenda. Young skilled people will have a pivotal role to play in the design and use of technologies and solutions for a positive environmental footprint. This track explores ways to train the next generation for “green collar jobs” that will in turn, translate to a greener and more circular economy.
Day 1: Friday, 23 August
12PM
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panel
- Denise Amyot
- Boris Arseev
- Buti Manamela
- Enrico Rühle
- Olga Strietska-Ilina
4PM
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workshop
- Nader Imani
4PM
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lightning
- Nawal Allaoui
- Kehkashan Basu
- Anna Du
- Anastasia Fedosova
- András Volom
Day 2: Saturday, 24 August
11AM
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panel
- John Halligan
- Mwila Kangwa
- Oleg Stepanov
2:30PM
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workshop
- Ranjan Choudhury
- Kathleen Elsig
- Norbert Schoebel