The event will be divided into two parts: 1) moderated discussion covering key topics, 2) networking cocktail.
14:00 - Networking & Welcome
- Welcome from EBS and CFET
14:10 - Panel discussion: Platform Work and its importance for Jobs and Growth (50 minutes)
Panelists: Ministry official, Political party representative, Wolt, Bolt
Moderated by Glen Hodgson, Free Trade Europa/Freelance Movement
This will be an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss:
(i) benefits that the platform economy brings to the economy: concrete opportunities for a number of sectors as well as the extra earning opportunities for individuals;
(ii) regulatory angle - how policy (including the Platform Work Directive) should enable the further growth of the platform ecosystem, rather than kill it.
Glen Hodgson could also provide an update on the discussions and timeframes in other European countries. This session can consist of a panel discussion and then a broader Q&A.
15:00 - Break
15:10 - Panel discussion: New developments in the future of work (50 minutes)
Panelists: Ministry official, Political party representative, Wolt, Bolt
Moderated by Glen Hodgson, Free Trade Europa/Freelance Movement
This will be an opportunity to discuss broader themes including why people are choosing portfolio careers and flexible work arrangements over the traditional 9 to 5 arrangement. We will also discuss how companies and organisations - as well as individuals - are adapting to the new reality.
16:00 - Cocktail begins