WEC 2026 Conference Programme

WEC members can also access exclusive adjacent events: Board Meeting (Board members -11 May) and dynamic workshops (All members - 14 May).

May 12, 2026

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Official World Employment Conference Opening

Including:

Sheraton Hall E
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Blueprint to the Future: Leading in a New World of Work

Including:

Sheraton Hall E
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Sponsors
Osgoode Ballroom

Tuesday Morning Concurrent Sessions

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
World Employment Confederation (WEC) General Assembly
Osgoode East
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Parallel Session - TBD
Sheraton Hall B
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Osgoode East & West
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Legislation Driving Growth: Getting it Right for the World of Work

Including:

Sheraton Hall E

Tuesday Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

2:20 PM - 3:15 PM
EU Talent Pool in Action
Sheraton Hall A
2:20 PM - 3:15 PM
Parallel Session - TBD
Sheraton Hall B
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Sponsors
Osgoode East & West
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Grow with Global Talent: Ethical Labour Corridors as Accelerators of Growth

Including:

Sheraton Hall E

May 13, 2026

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Keynote: Grow with Tech & AI

Including:

Sheraton Hall E
9:20 AM - 9:45 AM
A Thriving HR Services Sector Powered by AI

Including:

Sheraton Hall
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
AI Innovation - Threat or Opportunity for HR Services Sector? *To include panelists from the business and legal community
Sheraton Hall E
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Sponsors
Osgoode East & West
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Strategy is Energy

Including:

Sheraton Hall E
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Osgoode East & West

Wednesday Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
World Employment Confederation (WEC) Business Visits
Meet in Sheraton Hotel Lobby
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Parallel Session - TBD
Sheraton Hall A
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors and Sponsors
Osgoode East & West
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Session
Sheraton Hall