The Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), a prominent and reliable international platform dedicated to shaping the future of work, is set to host its second annual meeting at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh from January 29-30, 2025.
Attendance and Participation
The event will feature the participation of over 40 international ministers, who will engage in a high-level roundtable aimed at building upon the outcomes established during the ministerial roundtable held in 2023. GLMC 2025 is being held in collaboration with renowned organisations such as the International Labour Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This collaboration will also gather thousands of key stakeholders in the labour market, such as government representatives, policymakers, global CEOs, leaders from international organisations, regulators, researchers, academics, and representatives of employee groups.
New Thematic Pillars for 2025
For the 2025 edition, GLMC will introduce six new thematic pillars focusing on crucial areas:
- Upskilling and Reskilling: Emphasising the importance of continuous learning to keep pace with changing job requirements.
- Benefits of a Mobile Workforce: Exploring how flexibility in work locations can enhance productivity and job satisfaction.
- Bridging Aspirations and Expectations for Young Workers: Addressing the discrepancies between what young workers hope for and what they realistically encounter in the job market.
- Levelling the Playing Field on Technology: Ensuring equitable access to technological advancements and training.
- Growth of Green Jobs: Highlighting the importance of sustainable job creation in response to environmental challenges.
- Support for SMEs: Focusing on how small and medium-sized enterprises can generate productive and meaningful work opportunities.
Conference Agenda and Format
The conference agenda will feature over 200 speakers from more than 50 countries across Europe, Asia, the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas. Esteemed experts and policymakers will contribute to the conference through keynote speeches, action-oriented workshops, panel discussions, various stakeholder engagements, and networking opportunities. Additionally, the event will include dedicated academic and youth tracks to ensure diverse perspectives are represented, thus enriching the overall dialogue and collaborative spirit.
Royal Patronage and Event Growth
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 2025 GLMC will build upon the success of its inaugural conference in 2023. This year’s conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among participants to address the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the workforce of tomorrow. The GLMC strives to create an environment that promotes understanding and innovation in tackling global labour market issues.
Media Opportunities
Members of the media attending the conference will have access to a dedicated media centre, where they can cover keynotes, panel discussions, and side events. Journalists will also have the opportunity to conduct interviews with ministers and a diverse range of high-profile speakers and experts in attendance, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the event and allowing for in-depth reporting on the important topics discussed.
Sustainable Workforce
The Global Labor Market Conference 2025 promises to be a significant milestone in addressing the complexities of the global labour market. By bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders, GLMC seeks to foster innovative solutions and strategies that will shape the future of work for generations to come, ensuring a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable workforce.
