When?

3 March 2026 - 4 March 2026

Where?
Brussels/ Online
Organised by
European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

Event background

Rapid change is reshaping our societies, workplaces, and daily lives. How can we maintain Europe's social model while staying competitive on the global stage? ​  

The 2026 edition of the #EUSocialForum discussed the EU's response to the challenges many people face today, including the rising cost of living, job insecurity, and changes in the labour market. ​  

The recordings of the online webinars will be made available on the event page by the European Commissionopens in new tab.

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Agenda

Speakers

Ivailo Kalfin

Executive Director
Eurofound

Ivailo Kalfin joined Eurofound as Executive Director on 1 June 2021. Mr Kalfin’s expertise covers a range of areas, from the dynamics of the labour market and social policy to global political trends, the EU and budget, as well as digital transformation. He has outlined five main priorities for his role at Eurofound: supporting the mainstreaming of Europe's green and digital transitions; complementing the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan with evidence-based research; increased cooperation with international organisations and external partners and greater outreach to European Neighbourhood Policy countries; support for enhancing and expanding the capacity of social partners within the remit of the Agency; raising Eurofound's profile among key stakeholders.

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