The  ETF - European Training Foundation’s Skills Lab Network of Experts  and the ITCILO International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization join forces to organise the three-day event “WOW - Unveiling the Colours of the Economy”. The event takes place within the wider ETF activities on skills anticipation and matching, as a key action under the Skills Lab network of experts, that brings together more than 350 researchers from around the world, focusing on employment and skills-related matters. It serves as an excellent forum for discussion and the exchange of innovative ideas and initiatives.

During the event, participants will:

• explore the nuances in each colour of the economy through a multi-sectorial approach, understanding its current state, trends, challenges, and opportunities;
• engage with prominent personalities and experts facilitating in-depth discussions on colour-specific dynamics and innovation;
• conduct a foresight exercise, envisaging developments and identifying emerging trends within the colours and synergies across sectors;
• consolidate learning by identifying potential collaborations and convergences that can drive sustainable and inclusive growth through innovative policy-making and programme

The colours which will be at the heart of the event are the following:

• Blue Economy: sustainable marine and freshwater management;
• Gold Economy: technology and digitalization;
• Green Economy: with a focus on the Circular Economy: sustainability, renewable energy, green manufacturing, and eco-friendly practices;
• Orange Economy: cultural and creative industries;
• Silver Economy: targets the aging population’s needs and aspirations;
• White Economy: health and social care sectors;
• Yellow Economy: new development models and opportunities in the

The call for expression of interest for members of the Skills Lab Network is now closed.