The Future of Work: Skills, Security, and Transitions
In a rapidly changing world, linking education to employability is more urgent than ever. From vocational training to gig platforms, workers are navigating new forms of opportunity — and new risks. The gig economy’s early boom has given way to tighter markets and integration into national labor systems, raising questions about what comes next. Meanwhile, the majority of workers in many economies remain in informal or unorganized sectors without sustainable social security.
This session will explore how to build durable employability skills, strengthen workforce transitions, and rethink protections for workers across both formal and informal economies.
Speakers
Arghya Bhattacharya — Co-Founder & CTO of Adalat AI, building AI tools in 12 Indian languages to transform India’s courts and reduce case resolution times.
Heather Singmaster — Director of the Global Cities Education Network at Digital Promise Global, advancing global competence in career and technical education.
Jonathan Donner — Chief Knowledge Officer at Caribou, leading research on digital inclusion, platform economies, and AI.
Philip Davidovich — Senior Technical Advisor at IREX and Project Director of the Impact Fellowships Network, strengthening global fellowship ecosystems.
Priyanka Sanghai — Executive Director of Antarang Foundation, advancing education-to-employment transitions for young people in India.
What to Expect
Build skills for the future – Discuss strategies for vocational education and training that equip workers for long-term employability.
Examine gig work transitions – Explore what lessons can be carried forward from the gig economy’s boom cycle into new labor ecosystems.
Address informal work realities – Consider models for sustainable social security for unorganized and informal workers.
Link education to livelihoods – Connect career education with evolving workforce needs in digitizing economies.
Why Join?
Gain insights into the shifting landscape of work across sectors and regions.
Learn from peers tackling the challenges of gig work, informal labor, and employability.
Share experiences in bridging education, training, and workforce transitions.
Walk away with ideas for building resilient, inclusive labor and social protection systems.
Who Should Attend?
Policymakers and funders shaping education-to-employment pathways.
Vocational training providers and workforce development practitioners.
Labor rights advocates and organizations supporting informal workers.
Anyone committed to building a more inclusive, secure, and future-ready workforce.