Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) Conference 2024

The Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) conference took place in Brussels and online on 11 and 12 September 2024. This event brought together over 130 participants in person and 160 online, including EU and international experts, civil society organizations, employers, policymakers, governmental representatives from 18 countries, and displaced talents. This two-day event was the first major gathering in Europe dedicated to putting complementary labour pathways into practice, serving as a pivotal forum for discussing and shaping the future of refugee labour mobility in Europe and beyond.

Various expert panels reflected on themes such as private sector and employer engagement, barriers to sourcing and mobility and the legal frameworks in Europe on refugee labour mobility. Attendees also got to hear first-hand from DT4E alumni about their experiences and journeys to Europe through DT4E. Next to the panels, the DT4E Conference also features interactive workshops, aimed to spark discussion on crucial thematic areas, including sustainable finance; bridging the gap between talent and employment; integration; and healthcare pathways.

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Meet the panels

Day 1:

Panel 1: Putting Complementary Labour Pathways to Europe into Practice 

Reflect on DT4E, discuss outcomes, challenges and solutions, and share best practices and key learnings from Belgium, Ireland, Portugal and UK

Panel 2: Focus on the private sector

Explore building a business case, storytelling for impact, cost-benefit analysis and securing employer commitment.

Panel 3: View from the Source

Examine challenges from candidates' perspectives, including pre-departure issues, overcoming exit permits and mobility barriers.

Day 2:

Panel 1: The legal framework for Displaced Talent Mobility in Europe: Challenges and Perspectives

Explore current immigration pathways and solutions in EU Member States and the EU's role in facilitating refugee labour mobility in Europe.

Parallel workshop sessions 1

1. Sustainable Finance

An interactive session aimed at examining and developing innovative financing models for scaling labour mobility pathways, with a focus on co-financing successes and challenges. 

2. Bridging the Gap between Talent and Employment

Identify gaps and opportunities in talent and employment, focusing on language and vocational training, the hire-train-move model and diploma and skills recognition.

Parallel workshop sessions 2

1. Integration

An interactive session aimed at discussing effective integration practices and identifying potential gaps, with a view to ensure security, orientation and community belonging for relocating displaced talent.

2. Healthcare Pathways

Analyse healthcare pathways through candidate, employer and stakeholder case studies to understand diverse perspectives and collaborative solutions. 

  Partners

In support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)