OECD Local Development Forum 2025 Annual Meeting

Conference Reception

Jul 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Pabellón de cristal

Typology of session

Plenary

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Plenary 1: The green wave: opportunities for workers and firms in coastal and port communities

Coastal and port communities are on the front lines of economic and environmental change. As hubs of global trade, tourism, and maritime industries, they face both the...

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Deep dive 2: Quality jobs, quality care: building a care economy that works for all

Care is a universal concern, and the demand for care services is skyrocketing globally. The OECD projects a staggering 32% increase in long-term care employment over...

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Deep dive 4: From dusk till dawn: leveraging the benefits of the night economy

Cultural and recreational spaces are essential drivers of a vibrant night economy, shaping the identity of cities and fostering local development. From theatres, music...

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Plenary 3: Doing business, doing good: maximising local social impact

The private sector has a powerful role to play in advancing inclusive and sustainable local transformations. Beyond generating jobs and growth, businesses can support...