Social justice in the digital era:
AI's impact on the labour market

A contribution to the Global Coalition for Social Justice

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In-person, high-level conference organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO)

date: Monday 3 February 2025

time: 14.30 until 17.30 (followed by a networking reception)

venue: EESC, rue Belliard 99/101, 1040 Brussels

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We are pleased to invite you to a half-day, in-person conference entitled: Social justice in the digital era: AI's impact on the labour market, hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reshape the work landscape in different ways. AI-based technologies already have an impact on occupations and employment. They can be used to automate jobs, intensify monitoring or improve worker skills and scheduling. The integration of AI into the workplace can eliminate jobs, and raises issues, including with regard to data protection and gender equality. It can also have an impact on organizational performance, including productivity. How can we ensure that AI is of benefit to the world of work and advances social justice?

The event will start with interventions from Oliver Röpke, President of the EESC, and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO. They will be followed by two high-level panels, with the participation of the Ministers of Labour of several EU countries and partner countries of the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and representatives of the EU social partners and institutions, academia and civil society.

High-level speakers will share their insights into the challenges they face and opportunities they perceive to leverage AI to promote decent work and inclusive labour markets and contribute to gender equality in the years to come.

The conference will be followed by a networking reception for speakers and participants.

Onsite places are limited so register here now. You will receive a confirmation.