This introductory panel will discuss the experiences of countries regarding large migration inflows, and the lessons learned moving forward. It will involve high-level representatives from the UN and from selected OECD countries that have - or had - a key role in contexts of dealing with large migration inflows, as well as the president of a leading think tank.

Following a call for proposals with member countries, 11 selected innovative projects related to migration and integration from across OECD countries will be presented in short, 1-minute “elevator pitches”. Further detailed presentations of these and other selected innovative projects will be made throughout the day in the OECD Conference Centre room CC9.

A key issue with which many countries are struggling is to match migrants’ skills with available employment opportunities, notably, but not exclusively, for refugees. This requires skills being assessed upfront and migrants being put in touch with relevant employers.

This session will present and discuss innovative approaches to language learning – either through new technologies or through innovation in course design and outreach.

New and innovative approaches that have been taken throughout OECD countries to leverage civil society in promoting the integration of migrants – notably with respect to social integration. This session will present and discuss some of these.

Skills partnerships are an increasingly important tool for matching talent in origin countries with labour needs in destination countries, while avoiding negative impacts on the origin country. This session will discuss some recent policy innovations in this field.

This session will bring together a high-level representative from emerging economies and a global thought leader from an OECD country to discuss the global competition for talent.

This high-level closing session will act as a bridge between the policy forum and the ministerial meeting on the following day and will involve a selection of Ministers.