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MAY 18
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Symposium
Knowledge Sharing and Insights into the Future of the Human Workforce

A panel discussion on how technology, policy, and human capital are reshaping the world of work.

18 May 2026
Online Event
Free of Charge
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Organized by
Business Research Unit (BRU-Iscte)
Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon

The Schedule

Hour (WEST) Hour (CET) Programme
08:30 09:30 Opening: Welcome message and introduction to the project (Iscte + UCLL + FOS)
08:40 09:40 Challenges for the future of work: The findings from the Blueprint of Tomorrow Survey and Focus Groups with stakeholders (Iscte & Innovation Hive)
09:00 10:00 Workforce 2050 Scenario Planning and Ethical issues of the Future Workforce Challenges (CRN)
09:20 10:20 Policy Hackathon: Shaping the Future of the Human Workforce (UCLL)
09:45 10:45 Reflections on the Contributes of the Project and Open Debate (FOS)
10:15 11:15 Break
10:30 11:30 Panel Discussion on Perspectives and Insights into the Future of the Human Workforce
Moderator: Sara Ramos (Iscte)
Invited Speakers: Maria Helena André · Mark Bergfeld · Renee Laiviera · Susana Abad de las Heras
11:45 12:45 Closing (Iscte)

The Panel

Maria Helena André
Speaker
Maria Helena André
Former Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security of Portugal
Biography

Maria Helena André served as Director of the ILO Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV). She held senior positions including Minister of Labour and Social Security of Portugal, Deputy General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation, and Member of the Portuguese Parliament.

Mark Bergfeld
Speaker
Mark Bergfeld
Director of Property Services & UNI Care at UNI Europa
Biography

Mark Bergfeld is the Director of Property Services & UNI Care at UNI Global Union Europa, coordinating EU sectoral social dialogue in cleaning, security, personal services, and care. He maintains research and teaching links with Queen Mary University of London and Cornell University.

Renee Laiviera
Speaker
Renee Laiviera
Executive Director of the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE Malta)
Biography

Renee Laiviera is the Executive Director of the NCPE in Malta. She leads national efforts on gender equality, non-discrimination, and inclusive employment, with a strong focus on European equality frameworks.

Susana Abad de las Heras
Speaker
Susana Abad de las Heras
Deputy Director General of New Forms of Employment and Labour Market Foresight (Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy)
Biography

Susana Abad de las Heras served as Labour and Social Security Inspector and currently is the Deputy Director General of New Forms of Employment and Labour Market Foresight at the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy.

Sara Ramos
Moderator
Sara Ramos
Associate Professor and Researcher at Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon, TRANSFORM Research Team
Biography

Sara Ramos is an Associate Professor and Integrated Researcher at Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon, teaching and researching in the areas of Work Psychology, Health and Safety at Work, and Organizational Behaviour.

About TRANSFORM

TRANSFORM Project

TRANSFORM is funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV). The project aims to prepare the workforce for rapid technological advancements by fostering the necessary skills, competences, and adaptability for emerging job roles. It addresses labour shortages and workforce well-being, promoting competitiveness in the EU labour market. Through democratic engagement, it brings together diverse stakeholders to participate in policy-making and exchange insights.

Knowledge Repository

Project Partners

European Union

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.