WEC’s flagship event returns 13-14 April 2027 as the organisation marks its 60th anniversary
Published on 13th October 2026
Brussels, 13 October 2026 – The World Employment Confederation (WEC) today opened registration for the World Employment Conference 2027, taking place in Rome from 13 to 14 April 2027 under the theme Working for What’s Next. The conference is hosted in partnership with Assolavoro, the Italian association of employment agencies.
The conference will bring together governments, international organisations, business leaders and the private employment services industry to address three priorities shaping work today: closing skills gaps, building quality jobs, and navigating AI-driven change.
Over two days, delegates can expect high-level plenaries, interactive workshops and focused policy discussions on skills and activation, quality labour markets, AI and innovation, and labour mobility. The programme and speaker line-up, which will include government ministers, leaders of international organisations and CEOs from across the industry, will be announced in the coming months.
The 2027 edition coincides with WEC’s 60th anniversary. It follows the World Employment Conference 2026 in Toronto, Grow With Talent, hosted with ACSESS, which welcomed more than 400 delegates from 32 countries.
Key information
About the World Employment Confederation
The World Employment Confederation (WEC) is the global voice of the private employment services industry, representing national federations and multinational companies across more than 50 countries. WEC members collectively place more than 61 million people into employment each year, providing flexible and permanent recruitment, workforce management, HR services, and skills development. WEC advocates for labour markets that are adaptive, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of workers and employers alike.
About Assolavoro
Assolavoro is the National Association representing Private Employment Agencies in Italy. It brings together the Private Employment Agencies that account for 85% of the total turnover generated by agency work and operate more than 2,500 branches across the country. The Association plays a leading role in ensuring the highest standards of protection and representation for Private Employment Agencies, as well as an integrated range of assistance and information services. It is recognised as a Social Partner and regularly takes part in hearings convened by the Government and Parliamentary bodies, contributing to the development of both new legislation and fact-finding inquiries on the labour market. Assolavoro is a member of Confindustria and serves as the Italian representative within the World Employment Confederation – Europe, the European Confederation of Private Employment Agencies.
