11th Annual Labour/Trade Union Conference 2024

Conference Overview:

The conference addresses the current challenges and opportunities faced by labour unions in contributing to economic resilience. It will highlight the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and embracing new opportunities in navigating an ever-changing economic landscape.

It will provide opportunities for engaging discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions. Attendees will have the chance to exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn from peers and industry experts.

There will be networking opportunities available at the conference, where attendees can connect with labour union representatives, industry professionals, policymakers, and economic experts. Highlight the potential for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships that can contribute to collective success.

Conference Content:

Session 1: Introduction

• Introduction to the conference theme
• Overview of the importance of labour resilience in economic contexts
• Insights into current trends, challenges, and opportunities

Session 2: Understanding Economic Challenges

• Analysis of economic challenges impacting the labour force
• Global and local economic trends affecting job markets

Session 3: Labour Market Dynamics

• Examination of current labour market dynamics
• Shifting employment patterns and the gig economy

Session 4: Building Individual and Collective Resilience

• Strategies for individual career resilience
• Collective bargaining and labour union resilience

Session 5: Embracing Technological Advancements

• Impacts of technological advancements on labour
• Navigating automation and embracing digital skills

Session 6: Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

• Exploring entrepreneurship as a resilience strategy
• Job creation initiatives and success stories

Session 7: Future-Proofing the Workforce

• Preparing the workforce for future challenges
• Strategies for continuous learning and adaptation