2025 World Congress

We are pleased to announce the dates of the 13th World Congress of the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES).

Scheduled for 5 to 9 May 2025, this event will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and will focus on active employment policies in the face of demographic challenges.

The congress will bring together key players in labour markets from around the world to discuss policies and partnerships for inclusive and sustainable development.

We will soon be launching the call for papers and confirming the agenda and all the practical information.

Save the dates in your diaries!

Week’s agenda:

• Monday 05/05/2025: Management Board meeting (reserved for Board members)
• Tuesday 06/05/2025: General Assembly Meeting (WAPES members only)
• Wednesday 07 and Thursday 08/05/2025: Conference
• Friday 09/05/2025: Cultural tour (optional)