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Trust, Dialogue and Innovation: Building a Just Transition in Industry

Thursday November 12, 2026 17:00 - 17:40 +03 The Swedish pavilion - Open for public

Exhibitor: IF Metall

Category: Building resilient cities & Infrastructure - Multilevel governance for delivery

How can industry transform without leaving workers behind?  

Drawing on practical experiences from IF Metall, Volvo, and SKF, this seminar explores how labour-management cooperation and skills development contribute to a just green transition. The discussion highlights lessons from the European Works Councils and Global Works Councils as well-functioning structures for social dialogue, and their relevance for industrial transformation across the globe. 

Moderator:

  • Heidi Lampinen,  IF Metall, International Trade Union Officer

Speakers and panelists:

  • Karin Svensson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo Group
  • Lars Ask, IF Metall/ Volvo Group, Board Employee representative
  • Zarko Djurovic, SKF, Board Employee representative, chair of the global works council