Global Labor Market conference

This or that? We put #GLMC2026 participants on the spot with rapid-fire choices on labor markets and the future of work. No overthinking — just raw insight.

Stop guessing. Start doing. The GLMC x @worldbankgroup report "What Works for Work" breaks down proven and promising employment solutions that are ready to implement. Read the full report on glmc.com #GLMC @johanneskoettl @jamelerigolini

In a labor market that moves fast, every word counts. At #GLMC2026, we asked attendees to finish the sentence, and their responses revealed what’s hopeful, what’s challenging, and what’s next.

At #GLMC2026, the mic kept moving. From policymakers to practitioners, ideas traveled fast, questions evolved, and the conversation took shape in real time. No scripts. No set speeches. Just an inspiring chain of voices.

The MOUs signed at GLMC 2026 turned policy dialogue into action, bringing countries and institutions together. The result: long-term collaboration reaching +6M beneficiaries. More to come as these partnerships take shape.

على مدار يومين حافلين بالأفكار والحوارات والرؤى المتجددة، جمع #المؤتمر_الدولي_لسوق_العمل_2026 نخبة من صانعي السياسات والمسؤولين عن سوق العمل عبر حلقات نقاش وموائد مستديرة وورش عمل متنوعة. وقد تركّزت النقاشات على واقع سوق العمل وما يستلزمه التعامل مع متطلباته ومستجداته والاستجابة لها عمليًا على مدار العام.

Two days of ideas, dialogue, and renewed insight. #GLMC2026 convened voices from policy and practice through panels, roundtables, workshops, and beyond. Throughout, attention remained on the realities of labor, and on what it will take to respond to them in practice year-round.

As #GLMC2026 comes to a close, we tap into the takeaways with attendees sharing one idea they are taking forward from this global gathering. #GLMC

Between sessions, our partners were at work. Across two days at #GLMC2026, partners showcased solutions, exchanged ideas, and built collaborations that move labor markets forward. Here’s a snapshot of the ecosystem powering the future of work.

In line with youth employability and workforce readiness featuring prominently on the #GLMC2026 agenda, Takamol and @KingsTrustInt announced a collaboration to deliver skills workshops in 2026, supporting capability building aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. #GLMC

While conversations unfold at #GLMC2026, day-to-day rhythm continues beyond its walls. Policy and everyday work move in parallel. A better future for work begins when the two meet. #GLMC

Behind every conversation at #GLMC2026 is a network of dedicated partners who contributed to the ideas, exchanges, and collaboration that defined this year’s experience. Thank you for being part of this platform.

سلّط معالي الدكتور عبدالله بن ناصر أبوثنين، نائب وزير الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية للعمل في المملكة العربية السعودية، الضوء على المكانة المتقدمة للمؤتمر الدولي لسوق العمل، مؤكدًا أن تطوره عزز أثره كمنصة مؤثرة في صياغة نقاشات مستقبل العمل عالميًا.

A global conversation, powered by purpose. In his closing remarks, H.E. Dr. @AAbuthnain, Vice Minister of @HRSD_SA, Saudi Arabia, captured the scale of #GLMC2026, noting its meaningful role in driving discussions that impact the wider labor ecosystem. #GLMC

@PhdAlzahrani @HRSD_SA في كلمته أمام المؤتمر الدولي لسوق العمل، أكّد سعادة الدكتور أحمد عبدالله أحمد الزهراني، وكيل وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية للمهارات والتدريب، أن التنويع الاقتصادي وتعزيز القدرة التنافسية العالمية يعتمدان على جودة العمل واستدامته بقدر اعتمادهما على خلق فرص العمل.

During #GLMC2026, Dr. @PhdAlzahrani, Deputy Minister for Skills at @HRSD_SA, emphasized that economic diversification and global competitiveness depend as much on the quality and sustainability of work as on creating jobs.

A special presentation and panel discussion on Saudi Arabia's progress over the last 10 years unpack labor market transformation under Vision 2030, highlighting institutional reform, skills development, and private sector growth. #GLMC2026

Core memories and key moments don’t just happen on stage. Across #GLMC2026, attendees prove that impact lives in the details, sharing the corners where ideas clicked, conversations deepened, and unexpected connections were made.

Tumi Makgabo, Founder & Director of AfricaWorldwide Media, highlighted the wider implications of cross-border work for both origin and destination contexts.

Where do migration, opportunity, and economic impact intersect? At #GLMC2026, experts highlight how the flow of people contributes to global growth and innovation, while challenging countries to respond thoughtfully to its wider implications.