We're organising this gathering because we believe it's imperative to reimagine the future of work. Our environment, society, and policies are undergoing significant transformations, and the recent wave of strikes in various sectors has brought the need for change to a boiling point. As we navigate these shifts, it's clear that the traditional notions of work are no longer sustainable, and it's time for a collective effort to co-create a new vision for work that prioritizes well-being, equity, and fulfillment. By coming together on International Labor Day, we aim to harness the power of collective creativity and curiosity to explore new possibilities and shape a better future for all.
Open Space Technology (OST) is a facilitation method for organizing meetings, workshops, or conferences where participants create the agenda themselves, around a central theme or question. It’s especially powerful when you’re working with complex issues, diverse groups, and when you need collaboration, creativity, and ownership.
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This Open Space 100 – Breaking Boundaries event aims to spark a groundbreaking conversation on work and labor, pushing beyond the limits of conventional thinking. While Labor Day celebrates hard-won progress in workers' rights and fair conditions since the Industrial Revolution, critical challenges remain unaddressed. Many workers still endure precarious jobs, unsafe conditions, and undervalued labor, particularly in caregiving and emotional support roles. Technological shifts bring both promise and questions about displacement, equity, and opportunity. The transition to a sustainable economy raises urgent concerns about fairness and inclusion.
This conversation invites participants to envision bold, transformative futures for work that prioritize well-being, equity, and fulfillment. By breaking down barriers, we aim to challenge outdated paradigms and imagine a labor landscape that aligns with human aspirations and values. It’s about creating space for voices often unheard and reimagining work in ways that serve both individuals and communities. This event is a call to rethink not just what work is, but what it could become.
This Open Space 100 – Breaking Boundaries gathering marks the beginning of a series of engaging dialogues addressing pressing issues in Belgian society today. Future conversations may explore impactful themes such as peace and climate change. To stay connected and informed about upcoming events, updates, and future conversations, we invite you to follow our social media channels. Together, let’s continue breaking boundaries and shaping meaningful dialogue.
Doers, thinkers, dreamers, creators, searchers, strugglers, explorers, discoverers
This gathering is for anyone eager to redefine the future of work, including: