Programme

9 Sep 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 (CEST)
Agenda
9:30-9:45
Registrations, coffee served
9:45-10:00
Welcome
10:00-10:15
Speech by MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin (S&D), Co-Chair of the Cleantech Friendship Group
10:15-10:35
Presentation of the report by Martina Bisello, Sustainability Transitions and Justice Expert, EEA and Q&A
10:35-11:50
Panel discussion: "Quality job creation in the clean energy transition"
- Dirk Bergrath, Member of European Economic and Social Committee, Director of the EU Liaison Office, Executive Board of IG Metall (German Metalworkers' Union)
- Frank Siebern-Thomas, Head of Unit Fair Green and Digital Transitions, Research, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), European Commission
- Maria Jepsen, Deputy Director, Eurofound
- International Energy Agency
11:50-12:00
Wrap up by moderator
12:00-13.00
Networking lunch

Practical information

When: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 (CEST)
Where: EESC
Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Languages: English

Description

The EEA and the European Economic and Social Committee are bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, social partners, researchers and civil society organisations on 9 September 2026. Together, they will discuss how Europe's shift to climate neutrality is changing how the continent works and who it employs.

But this growth depends on more than technology and investment. It also depends on having enough skilled workers, and on making sure the transition creates quality jobs for everyone, including regions and workers facing bigger changes.

The discussions will feed into ongoing EU work on industrial transition, including the Net Zero Industry Act, the Clean Industrial Deal, the Industrial Accelerator Act and AccelerateEU.