2010 Conference Programme

Skills development and life-long learning

As companies and government agencies seek to transmit positive strategies, despite the economic downturn, we must explore the skills sets required  and the policy changes needed to support the stakeholders in these initiatives.

In addition, we must realise the value of investing now in the current workforce and further promote the vision of life-long learning.

Moderator: Jenny Ross, Manager, Ingeus Centre for Policy Research 

Speakers:

*Dr Christoph Hilbert, Head of Research, Adecco Institute
*Joao Delgado, Head of Unit, Vocational Education & Training Policy, DG Education, European Commission
*Stavroula Demetriades, Head of Unit, Industrial Relations and Workplace Developments, Eurofound

Competitiveness and job creation

In a globalized economy, how does Europe stay competitive without hindering its social goal? What is the current state of competitiveness of the European economy and its potential for job creation?

This session will focus on partnerships towards competitiveness  and how to improve market conditions which will boost job creation.

Moderator: Laurent Cohen-Tanugi, Cabinet De LC-T 

Speakers:

*Laurent Cohen-Tanugi, Cabinet De LC-T
*Viola Groebner, Director Industrial Policy & Economic Reforms, DG Enterprise, European Commission
*Reiner Hoffman, Deputy Secretary General, ETUC

12:00 -13:00

Innovative and creative solutions

Best-practice case studies
*Professor Andrea Cammelli, Director, Alma Laurea Italy
*Wolfgang Müller, PES Working Group, Skills for New Jobs
*Sharka Holler, Manager Resourcing Projects, Toyota Europe

Innovative and creative solutions

Best-practice case studies
*Brian McCormick, Labour Economist, FAS - Irish Training & Labour Authority
*Karin Ericsson, Swedish Public Employment Service

Adapting to change & developing leaders for the future

There are clear indications that productivity falls when leadership is poor. This session will explore intra-European differences and also draw comparisons beyond into the emerging markets such as China and India. 

Whilst recognising that Europe has higher social costs and an ageing population, we must be sure to develop the talent we have. Leaders must be nurtured to make change happen. 

Moderator: Anna Jenkinson, Freelance Editor and Writer 

Speakers:
*Peter Cheese, Global MD for the Talent & Organisation Performance Practice, Accenture
*Angelo Caragiuli, President of Working Group Employment & Training, CEEP
*Rudi Delarue, Director, International Labour Office

Innovation and the green economy

Innovation is a key factor for economic success and for sustainable development. In a highly competitive global market, Europe needs to constantly innovate in order to strengthen growth, employment and productivity.

This session will consider what drives innovation across all sectors, including the green economy, where new job creation is significant.

Moderator: Marcel Pieper, Consultant, Burson-Marsteller 

Speakers:
*Claire Roumet, Secretary General, CECODHAS
*Richard Adams, UK Member of EESC
*Jacques Spelkens, CSR Coordinator for Belgium, GDF Suez

Innovative and creative solutions

Best-practice case studies
*Eric Davidove, Senior Executive, BT account at Accenture
*Dame Mary Marsh, Director, The Clore Social Leadership Programme

Innovative and creative solutions

Best-practice case studies:
*Richard French, Head of New Product Development, British Computer Society
*Sepp Eisenriegler, President, RREUSE
*Jean-Claude Banon, Group Executive Representative with the EU institutions, Veolia Environment Europe Services