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UPCOMING EVENTS

GS4S Policy Conference, Organized by UNIGE

Geneva, Switzerland

The workshop will bring together representatives from the IOs, academics, government officials, legal experts, policy analysts, and researchers specializing in various aspects of skills, migration and development. Also, representatives from the provate sector.

The objectives for the conference are:

• To offer a unique opportunity to present all data collected through primary research including interviews, which will help substatiate or differ from the forum/conference proceedings and recommendations, thus giving a complete picture of the on-ground realities.
• Provide policy insights from the GS4S project to be disseminated by engaging with key stakeholders, governments and international bodies. This will provide valuable insights to the design of pratical tools for stakeholders and contribute to Objectives 1 and 3 concerning building on existing and generating new knowledge.
• To facilitate knowledge exchanges and coordination among the members of the GS4S consortium.

6 – 7 October 2025

UACES 55th Annual Conference 2025

Liverpool, UK and Online

The 2025 UACES Annual Conference invites attendees to engage with a wide spectrum of themes reflecting Europe’s resilience in the face of a rapidly changing world. This year’s agenda will address critical issues including integration, governance, social equity, and sustainability, offering fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Through collaborative sessions and thought-provoking discussions, participants will explore how European societies are adapting to new global pressures, advancing digital and environmental transformations, and addressing complex questions of rights and identity. Together, we will examine the pathways to building a more resilient, inclusive Europe that can thrive in an interconnected, yet increasingly complex, global landscape.

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31 August – 3 September 2025

International Migration Research Network Annual Conference

Paris – Aubervilliers and Online

Call for papers: Deadline 23 September, 2024

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1-4 July 2025

WeLaR Conference Call for Papers

Brussels, Belgium

The project WeLaR is accepting papers for its final conference, “The effects of digitalisation, globalisation, climate change and demographic shifts on labour markets and welfare states in the European Union,” to be held on 12 June 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.

The deadline for submitting papers or extended abstracts is 14 March 2025. Submissions should be sent to Laurène Thil at [email protected].

The conference will examine how four megatrends drive structural transformations in the labour market, influencing skills demand, job quality, and working conditions. It will also look into the social implications, including effects on inequality and well-being, as well as their impact on welfare states, preferences for social protection, and public finance.

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12 June 2025

“The Economics of Demographic Change”

EBRD, London

The Seventh EBRD-CEPR Research Symposium on the Economics of Demographic Change symposium will provide a platform for researchers and policy makers to discuss new research findings and to identify areas where further academic and policy-oriented work is needed. Keynote address to be delivered by Matthias Doepke of the London School of Economics.

Call for papers! Submit your papers before 28 February 2025: click here for more information.

2-3 June 2025

PAST EVENTS

What is the Evidence Base? Asessing Irregular Migration Data and Their Impact on Policymaking and Public Debates in the EU

This upcoming joint webinar hosted by MIrreM will explore the role of irregular migration data in shaping policymaking and public discourse within the EU member states and at EU level and include three presenters:

1. How Fit Is the Data on Irregular Migration? (by Maegan Hendow, Senior Researcher, ICMPD)

2. Obstacles to Using Irregular Migration Data in Policymaking and How to Overcome Them (by Jasmijn Slootjes, Associate Director, MPI-E)

3. Presence of Irregular Migration Flow Data in Public Debates and Policy Decision-Making? Insights from a Multiple Case Study Analysis (Norbert Cyrus, Senior Researcher, University of Osnabrück)

Together, the presentations will highlight the dynamic interplay of data, policymaking and public debates, offering valuable perspectives for researchers, policymakers, practitioners. The presenters will discuss the quality and the accessibility of irregular migration data, which oftentimes relies on estimates and proxy indicators collected for other purposes. They will also identify obstacles to the effective use of data, and provide practical insights from case studies and best practice examples. Whether you are interested in the technical nuances of various data on irregular migration, or its broader implications for policymaking, this webinar is designed to inform and also engage participants via Q&A session at the end.

This webinar is part of the ongoing MIrreM project, funded by Horizon Europe. For further details, please visit the MIrreM website (www.irregularmigration.eu) and social media to stay updated on our research findings and upcoming events. This webinar is part of the Joint Webinar Series on Irregular Migration, which brings together expertise and insights from six other ongoing Horizon Europe projects on irregular migration.

This webinar is free to attend. Register today to secure your spot!

6 March 2025, Online

Skills for a Competitive Europe

The EGG, Brussels

The #EUSocialForum 2025 will focus on one of Europe’s most pressing challenges: labour and skills shortages are on the rise across Europe, while productivity is declining. As the pace of change quickens, how can people develop the skills they need, supporting a strong society and thriving economy? 

Opinion leaders, policymakers, businesses, academics, and civil society will come together to tackle the critical intersection of employment, skills, and social policies. 

Join us on 5 and 6 March! Register now to secure your spot.

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Building Effective Engagement Between Research, Policy and Practice: A Strategic Approach to the World of Policy.

Hosted by EUI’s Migration Policy Centre

This two-day executive training will develop and strengthen participants’ skills in effective research to policy engagement around migration. Run by the Horizon Europe-funded INNOVATE project’s Migration to Research Policy Co-Lab, this flagship training will help participants know how to identify factors that help build strong connections and collaboration with research users and effectively disseminate and communicate research findings and outcomes.

The two-days course will combine the practical experiences and perspectives of academic researchers with the experience of policymakers and advisors working for governments and civil society organisations. Participants will work together to identify and understand some of the key challenges and good engagement practices between research, policies, and practices.

Registration deadline: 31 October 2024. Register for the event.

2-3 March 2025

Migration Policy Centre at the EUI’s Robert Schuman Centre

Workshop on Migrant Aspirations and New Models of Citizenship

University of Glasgow, 10:00 – 18:00 (In-person only)

The workshop will bring together 8-10 participants for in-depth discussions on the complexities of citizenship and ID documentation, with particular emphasis on the global drive to ensure universal legal identity by 2030, as highlighted in SDG 16.9. Contributions will address barriers to ID access for migrants, the implications of state surveillance, and the roles of emotion, agency, and historical legacies in shaping modern citizenship models.

20 February 2025, 10:00 – 18:00

Exposed and Exploited: Addressing the Climate Migration Modern Slavery Nexus in Bangladesh

Online and in-person (only for Dhaka based participants)

At this event, we will share key insights from our research, including a breakdown of climate-related
economic and non-economic losses, migration trends, and real-life testimonies of migrants caught in
exploitative labour systems. We will also discuss practical solutions, exploring how governments, civil
society, and international organisations can strengthen social protection, ensure safe migration
pathways, and leverage climate finance, including the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage
(FRLD), to break the link between climate-induced migration and modern slavery

The conversation will be about working toward solutions that protect both the livelihoods and dignity of
those affected. Join us as we unpack the findings, discuss concrete policy recommendations, and chart
a path toward more just, sustainable, and rights-based responses to climate-induced migration

View the event PDF here.

18 February 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (UK time) / 14:00 PM – 16:00 PM (Bangladesh Time)

Strategic Litigation on Behalf of Migrant Workers: To What Extent and How can Litigation Help Improve Their Working and Living Conditions?

Online, 13:00 – 14:15 CET

This webinar is part of the joint Webinar Series on Irregular Migration, which brings together expertise and insights from six other ongoing Horizon Europe projects on irregular migration. This webinar will bring together legal experts to reflect on recent strategic litigation cases from around the world (including Europe, Canada, and Asia), including GS4S’ PI, Professor Tesseltje de Lange of Radboud University’s European Migration Law Centre and also PI of the HEU project DignityFIRM, webinar sponsor. Joining Professor de Lange as speakers:

• Eleonora Celoria, Ph.D., a lawyer, ASGI member and researcher at FIERI, a GS4S consortium partner
• Arwen Joyce, Ph.D., lecturer at Leicester Law School, University of Leicester
• Eugénie Depatie-Pelletier, Ph.D., End Migrant Worker Unfreedom project director at DTMF-RHFW
• Kris van der Pas, Ph.D., Postdoctoral researcher at Tilburg University

The discussion will explore to what extent and how legal strategies contributed to improvements in the working and living conditions of (including irregular) migrant workers. Additionally, we aim to consider areas where strategic litigation might help to address persistent situations of vulnerability.

This webinar is part of the ongoing DignityFIRM project, funded by Horizon Europe. For further details, please visit the DignityFIRM website and social media to stay updated on our research findings and upcoming events.

Register for the webinar here.

20 February 2025. 13:00 – 14:15 CET

“Migrants’ Remittances: Dimensions, Innovations, Pitfalls”

Organised by Prof. Dr. Felicitas Hillmann (TU Berlin) and Prof. Dr. Maurizio Ambrosini (UNIMI)

Online

This webinar will shed light on the dimension of current flows of remittances, discuss forms of innovative usages of remittances, and highlight the pitfalls that go along with the sending of remittances, especially so in moments of global shocks. Invited speakers include:

• Dr. Christian Ambrosius, Freie Universität, Berlin
• Prof. Simone Baglioni, University of Parma
• Prof. Dr. Brunella Casalini, University of Florence
• Dr. Deepali Fernandes, IOM/UNCTAD
• Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, GRFDT
• Dr. Valentina Marconi, University of Trento
• Dr. Lekh Nath Paudel, University of Osnabrück
• Dilip Ratha, World Bank

Moderators for the webinar will be:

• Prof. Dr. Felicitas Hillman, TU Berlin, Berlin
• Prof. Dr. Maurizio Ambrosini, UniMi, Mailand

Register for the event here.

21 January 2025, 15:00 – 16:15 (Berlin), 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. EST (Washington, D.C.)

“Migration Governance Through Funding: Theoretical, Normative, and Empirical Perspectives”

Jean Monnet EU Migration Law and Governance Lecture Series

Join us for the launch of a special issue on ‘Migration Governance Through Funding: Theoretical, Normative, and Empirical Perspectives’ organizsed in the framework of the Jean Monnet EU Migration Law and Governance Lecture series! Speakers for the event include:

• Sabrineh Ardalan
• Lilian Tsourdi
• Andreina De Leo
• Federica Zardo

Register for the event here.

20 January 2025

MPI – MMG in Dialogue: “Migration, Retention and Incorporation of the Highly Skilled”

MPI – MMG, Hermann Föge Weg, Goettingen and Online

This event will bring together experts on highly skilled migration in major migrant receiving countries in (South) East Asia as well as Germany to explore and compare the challenges of retaining, rather than simply recruiting, highly skilled migrants in ageing societies. Set against the backdrop of ongoing socio-cultural diversification, it will also focus on the tensions emerging between the different stakeholders in this process, including the receiving society, policy makers, firms, and the migrants themselves. Panelists will discuss the social implications of receiving and retaining highly skilled migrants, going beyond just labor market concerns. They will also challenge the perception of highly skilled migrants as either short-term stayers or individuals who integrate seamlessly. This In-Dialogue marks the culmination of the QuaMaFA Project, that examined the role of skills in labour migration in major migrant-receiving economies in (South)East Asia.

Speakers:

• Chang Won Lee (Migration Research and Training Centre, South Korea)
• Gracia Liu-Farrer (Waseda University, Japan)
• Anja Weiss (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany)
• Junjia Ye (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

Moderator:

• Helena Hof (MPI-MMG / University of Zurich)

Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/o2TzjQsiEYg

For more information: [email protected]

EMANES Hybrid Conference

Barcelona and Online

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMANES) is a think tank aimed at contributing to the rethinking of the Euro-Mediterranean and African partnerships in view of the changing dynamics in an emerging multi-polar world. EMANES’ Annual Conference 2024 offers a venue to discuss research on a range of topics related to digitalization and economic transformation. In the wake of technological advancements, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa are experiencing a pivotal transformation within their labour markets, influenced by the burgeoning roles of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization. This era of change is characterized not only by its challenges but also by the extensive opportunities it presents for societal and economic evolution.

Call for papers submission deadline: 15 October 2024

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11-13 December 2024

Digital SME Summit, “Breaking Europe’s Digital Frontiers”

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Brussels

Brings together SMEs from all over Europe and leading voices from the policy, business, academic, and civil society to communities to: 1) discuss the role of SMEs as enablers of digital innovation, 2) outline actions in support of European digital leadership and initiatives that will make SMEs thrive in the Digital Single Market, and 3) showcase SMEs’ digital solutions and promote matchmaking to foster business synergies and Alliances for the digitalization of industrial sectors.

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Register for the event.

10 December 2024

“Migration More Important than Ever: Reflecting on the Situation in Bangladesh, its Relationship with Italy, and Insights for EU Policy”

GS4S Webinar, Online

Experts from the Horizon Europe project Global Strategy for Skills, Migration and Development (GS4S) and the European Commission embrace uncertainty to explore the current situation in Bangladesh and the role of of migration, the potential and dangers of Bangladesh’s bilateral relations, with a focus on migration corridor between Bangladesh and Italy, and insights for EU policy. Speakers for this event include:

• Dr. Ferruccio Pastore, FIERI
• Prof. Tesseltje de Lange, Centre for Migration Law at Radboud University
• Dr. Jessica Hagen-Zanker, ODI
• Sharikul Islam, OKUP
• Michalis Moschovakos, European Commission

The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Jasmijn Slootjes, MPI, Europe.

Click here to watch the webinar.

12 December 2024, 2-3 pm CET

Vienna Migration Conference

The Vienna Migration Conference is Europe’s leading forum on migration amidst pivotal events shaping European migration policy. Over two days, more than 250 decision-makers and migration practitioners from government, international organisations, academia, and civil society will engage in discussions on labour migration, strategies for sager routes and handling irregular arrivals, public sentiment on migration, and the work ahead to start implementing the New EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Informed by recent EU elections and ongoing negotiations to shape the new five-year mandate, this ninth edition of VMC will again be livestreamed, connecting the global migration community to these critical discussions.

Invited speakers include:

•  Gerhard Karner, Federal Minister of the Interior (Austria)

•  Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Egypt)

•  Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Minister of Migration and Asylum (Greece)

•  Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants (Lebanon)

•  Mohammad Ruhul Amin, Secretary, Ministry of Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment                     (Bangladesh)

•  Arshad Mehmud. Secretary Ministry for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development                 (Pakistan)

•  Maciej Duszczyk, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of the Interior and Administration (Poland)

•  Nina Gregori, Executive Director, European Union Asylum Agency

•  Hans Leijtens, Executive Director, European Border and Coast Guard Agency

•  Luca Zampaglione, Executive Director a.i., European Union Agency for the Operational Management of      Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice

•  Jens-Christian Møller, Co-Founder and President, Eryk

•  Véronique Willems, Secretary General, SMEunited

•  Ivan Krastev, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Centre for Liberal Strategies

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View the tentative programme here.

22-23 October 2024

Webinar: “Fair Migration by Design? The Role of Recruitment in Migration Governance”

Technical University Berlin, Online
Organized by Prof. Dr. Felicitas Hillmann, Head of “Paradigm Shift_New Outlooks” at TU Berlin

This online event presents scientific analysis and seeks to provide substantial insights into the Canadian and German perspectives. What are key similarities and/or differences between the two countries, and what can we learn from them? Our webinar is dedicated to the various attempts to regulate recruitment processes. When diving deeper, highly untransparent and arbitrary structures can be observed. Still, global institutions such as IOM and ILO make efforts to regulate the sector. Canada was engaged in IOM’s IRIS initiative for ethical recruitment, and Germany developed its triple-win approach and global skills partnerships. Private employers speak of responsible recruitment by enhancing the “employer pays”-principle. Our webinar aims to bring together the current knowledge on the design of legal recruitment and the dangers of not regulating access to the future working conditions.

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Register for the webinar here.

25 September, 2024  |  16:45 – 17:30 (Berlin), 11:00 – 12:15 (Ottawa)

DT4E: Displaced Talent for Europe Conference 2024

The Faculty Brussels, Rue des Vétérinaires 47, 1070 Anderlecht, Brussels, and Online

This event will bring together stakeholders and policymakers from across Europe to discuss and shape the future of labour mobility pathways for refugees.

Over the course of two dynamic days, participants will have an opportunity to delve into the learnings and insights of the EU-funded and IOM-led DT4E programme, paving the way for robust discussions on advancing refugee labour mobility in Europe and beyond.

The in-person event will be hosted at The Faculty Brussels (Rue des Vétérinaires 47, 1070 Anderlecht, Brussels). The webinars will also be live streamed for online attendees and links will be made available closer to the date.

This conference represents a pivotal moment to harness the momentum generated by DT4E, fostering collaboration and innovative strategies that will help define the landscape of refugee mobility and workforce integration.

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11-12 September 2024

Shortages of Skilled and Unskilled Labour: Insights and Evidence to Inform Strategies Relevant to Regional and Local Labour Markets and Labour Markets Observatories

Lugano, Switzerland

Delving into the multifaceted issues surrounding labour and skills shortages within regional and local labour markets and the role of labour market observatories in addressing these challenges to gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes, impact, and potential solutions to these critical issues through engaging sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. GS4S guest speakers.

5-6 September 2024 · Lugano, Switzerland

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SUACES Annual Conference 2024

Trento, Italy

Scholars, researchers, and experts from across Europe will come together in Trento to exchange ideas, insights, and innovative research in the field of European Studies. Panel discussions, interactive panels, and networking opportunities will provide a unique space for academic growth and collaboration.

1-4 September 2024 · Trento, Italy

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From Ideas to Impact: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey

Join @HorizonGS4S partner The Nest Innovation Hubs for an engaging discussion focused on navigating the entrepreneurial journey from inception to lasting impact.

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30 July 2024

“Immigration in Reality – Perspectives, Process, Profiles of a Multi-Faceted Phenomenon”

Centro Studi Migrazioni nel Mediterraneo, FIERI – Genova, Italy

The Summer School of Sociology of Migration is aimed at young researchers, doctors and PhD students, operators of public bodies, trade unions, non-profit associations and, in general, all those who have specific interests in the migration sector.

During the closure of the School, spaces will be given for discussion and comparison between the participants. The scientific director of the School is Maurizio Ambrosini, professor of sociology of migratory processes at the University of Milan, Department of Social and Political Sciences.
At the end of the School a certificate of participation will be issued.

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Register for the event.

24-28 June 2024

“Berlin Meets Lagos: Tech Ecosystem Meetup”

Berlin Meets Lagos: A Tech Ecosystem Meetup fosters international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutually beneficial partnerships. This meet-up aims to bridge the gap between Berlin’s established tech industry and Lagos’ rapidly growing startup scene. Organizers include #GS4S’s consortium partner @TheNest Innovation Technology Park Ltd., Nigeria.

22 June 2024, 17:00

Migration, Care, and Intersecting Inequalities Interdisciplinary Symposium

Henley Business School – Whiteknights Campus, Onsite/Online

This interdisciplinary symposium aims to explore the relationship between migration, care and intersecting inequalities within the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape of immobility regimes, crisis-driven displacement, care deficits and ageing populations. The symposium will reflect on how paid and unpaid caring arrangements are shaped by intersecting inequalities in diverse migration and transnational contexts.

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4 June 2024

Maastricht University’s Jean Monet EU Migration Law and Governance Lecture Series

“Towards policy coherence in legal migration pathways to the EU”
Presented by Prof. Tesseltje de Lange, Radboud University

“To prepare for the future, the EU and its Member States need to build campuses, not camps. In this lecture I will critically assess the regulation of legal migration pathways into EU with a focus on the recently amended Blue Card and the Single Permit Directives, and the proposed EU Talent Pool which is pushing for EU Talent Partnerships, in search for policy coherence with labour market policies in- and outside the EU as well as people’s right for dignity, for self-determination.”

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31 May 2024, 13:30 – 15:30