To boost youth employment agendaGlobal Labour Market Conference partners with King’s Trust Int'l

The Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) has announced a partnership with King’s Trust International (KTI), which will join the third edition of GLMC as a Knowledge Partner.

Scheduled for 26–27 January 2026 in Riyadh, the conference will draw on KTI’s global expertise to strengthen GLMC’s evidence-based agenda and enhance discussions on the future of work, a press release said.

As part of the collaboration, KTI has contributed to the scientific committee shaping GLMC’s programme and will host a dedicated Youth Track panel discussion.

Moderated by KTI CEO Will Straw, the session will highlight the priorities, challenges, and experiences of young people, ensuring their voices are central to global labour market conversations.

“We are proud to be a knowledge partner at the Global Labour Market Conference. Addressing the challenges young people face in today’s labour market requires collaboration and shared insight. Platforms like GLMC play a vital role in fostering these partnerships, and we are honoured to host a panel on an issue that matters deeply to young people around the world,” said Will Straw, Chief Executive Officer of KTI.

Building on last year’s success and GLMC’s year-round efforts to drive research, collaboration, and policy innovation, the conference continues to expand its network of global knowledge partners.

Under the theme “Future in Progress”, GLMC 2026 will bring together more than 200 speakers, including policymakers, business leaders, labour market experts, and representatives from international organisations, to address emerging trends and pressing challenges shaping today’s labour markets.

The event aims to foster forward-looking dialogue, collaborative action, and solutions supporting inclusive and resilient labour markets worldwide.