A DECADE OF SHAPING EU POLICIES

New ideas

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Organised by CEPS – one of Europe’s most independent and reputable think-tanks, Ideas Lab is the most high-profile annual event on policies of the European Union.

The aim of Ideas Lab is to provide a high-level intellectual forum for exchanges concerning the wide range of current and pressing issues faced by the EU.

The discussions are open, insightful and impactful, with the active involvement of policymakers, researchers and representatives from industries and the civil society. 

04 - 05 March 2024

#CEPSlab2024

Celebrating a decade of thought-provoking discussions, the CEPS Ideas Lab returns for its 11th edition, rejuvenated and reimagined!
Don't miss out on an engaging evening session at Bozar, co-organised with Euronews, and featuring a dynamic panel discussion with some prominent MEPs.
Prepare to exchange ideas and insights on a myriad of pressing issues currently facing the EU, from the upcoming European elections to global AI governance.
With 24 immersive sessions to choose from, this year's Ideas Lab also features a twist to our usual format - eight of these sessions will unveil innovative ideas for the new European Commission and European Parliament to consider when they begin their new mandates later this year.

IDEAS LAB

Our Annual Flagship Event

Our speakers

Valdis-Dombrovskis-1
Vessela-Tcherneva
Timothy-Garten-Ash
Maroš-Šefčovič-1
Isabell-Hoffmann
Daniel-Freund
Marija-Pejčinović-Burić-1
René-Moerland
Hadja-Lahbib-1
Kalypso-Nicolaïdis
Damien-Boeselager
Eva-Maydell
Domenec-Ruiz-Devesa
Eva-Maria-Poptcheva

15:15 - 16:30

THE SQUARE

AI and the future of work: a new division of labour

Recent developments in generative AI have helped to democratise expertise, making knowledge more accessible to a wide range of non-expert workers. Meanwhile, however, many high- and middle skilled occupations continue to experience labour shortages. This lab session will explore how such advancements in AI could be leveraged to redesign jobs and organisations, addressing skill shortages and providing new career paths. (For further background, listen to this CEPS Tech podcast episode)