World Congress 2026 Europe

The Great Reskilling - Who Wins in the AI Economy?

July 9, 2026 10:50 – 11:20 · 30 min Stage 4

What this session covers

For years, the conversation about the future of work was dominated by one question: Will technology replace jobs? Today, a more important question is emerging: How do we ensure people can continuously reinvent themselves in a world where jobs, skills, and industries change faster than ever? Europe faces a unique challenge: AI is accelerating transformation, demographics are shrinking the workforce, skill shortages are growing, and millions of workers may need to reskill throughout their careers. To discuss how we can turn disruption into opportunity, we are delighted to welcome two of Europe’s leading voices on labor market transformation… Johannes Kopf and Daniel Terzenbach

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