On 16 and 17 June, Stockholm hosts the Future Talent Summit 2026, a global event bringing together high-level representatives from industry and academia.

On the first day of the Summit, Tuesday 16 June at 13.50 CEST, EIT Urban Mobility Academy Director Martin Vendel will speak on the panel:

When Work Changes, Pathways Must Change:
Building Partnerships Between Education, Industry, and Government for the Next Labour Market

If AI requires organizations to redesign work, it also requires societies to redesign the pathways into work. Following Sam Schlimper’s keynote on the productivity reckoning, this panel explores how academia, industry, and government can work together to close the gap between student expectations, employment realities, and the capabilities a redesigned economy will require.

Moderator: Claudia Tattanelli, Chairperson of the Board, Future Talent Council

Speakers:

Mike Flores: Chancellor, Alamo Colleges District

Elena Magrini: Head of Global Research, Lightcast

Irmgard Naudin ten Cate: Global Talent Attraction & Acquisition, EY

Martin Vendel: Director Academy, EIT Urban Mobility

The Future Talent Summit 2026 is organised by the Future Talent Council, a global think tank and talent intelligence community bringing together employers, educators, and policymakers to discuss and rethink the future of work, policy, and education.