On November 19, 2025, CPRG joined the Center for Indo-European Cooperation (CIEC) for a high-level pre-summit dialogue in Brussels on “AI and the Future of Job Markets: Redefining Work, Skills, and Inclusion in an AI-Driven Economy.” The session formed part of the official lead-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, the engagement brought together global experts, practitioners and policy leaders to discuss how countries can ensure that AI-driven transitions remain inclusive, accessible and aligned with real-world needs.
The session featured remarks from Asim Anwar, First Secretary at the Embassy of India in Brussels, who noted that “from Brussels, we see AI becoming central to discussions on growth, employment and skills.” He added that the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 would provide an important platform for India and its partners to shape a more inclusive and responsible future of work.
Mr Ravi Kaushik, Executive Director of CIEC, reflected on the purpose of the engagement, saying that “this session reflects CIEC’s effort to bring Indian and European perspectives together on how AI is reshaping labour markets. Our aim is to build a long-term platform where policymakers and industry can work together on the future of work.”
Speaking at the session, Dr Ramanand, Director, CPRG, noted that “as AI reshapes industries, our priority must be to ensure people are empowered, not displaced. Workers need clear and accessible pathways to build new skills. The future of work will belong to countries that prepare their people, not fear the technology.”
The exchange also highlighted broader shifts in job markets. Barbara Bouckaert, Managing Director, Belgo-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BICCI), observed that “for Belgian businesses engaging with India, the rise of AI represents a shift in how workforces are structured and how skills evolve across borders.” She added that companies that recognise the human dimension of this transition will be better placed to build long-term, trust-based partnerships.
The discussion is part of CPRG’s Future of Society initiative, which examines how emerging technologies reshape institutions and everyday life. It also forms one of CPRG’s ongoing pre-summit engagements in the lead-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.