We are pleased to announce the upcoming first Online Policy Lab, which will take place online on 13 May 2026 from 14:00 to 15:30 (CET). The session will be held in English, with breakout discussions in national languages to support more in-depth exchange among participants.
The aim of the event is to create a space for dialogue among experts, policymakers, and practitioners, and to foster joint reflection on the future of the care sector.
The programme will begin with a keynote presentation by Martin Lichte, Senior Policy Officer from the European Social Network (ESN), who will share insights on current workforce trends in social services. The presentation will also introduce ESN’s new initiative on a quality framework for social services, which promotes co-production approaches involving both service users and workers.
This will be followed by a presentation from the project’s lead partner, Center for Not-for-profit Law (CLNR), introducing the key findings of the project’s benchmark transnational report and setting the framework for the project’s objectives.
The interactive part of the event will consist of moderated breakout sessions in which participants will work in smaller groups. These discussions will allow participants to share national experiences, identify key challenges, and formulate policy recommendations.
The session will conclude with a plenary wrap-up, where the project’s moderators will summarise the main insights from the group discussions. These outcomes will contribute to the further development of the project’s activities.
The Online Policy Lab is particularly relevant for professionals working in the care sector, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future development of care services.
Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Llb1SYWrSeGkw2RUFYaaEA
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