The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) participated in the ILO technical committee on Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing, held in Geneva, focusing on AI’s impact on industry and employment.
The Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) participated in meetings of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) technical committee on Artificial Intelligence in the Manufacturing Industry, held in Geneva.
The committee aimed to examine how Artificial Intelligence affects productivity, employment, skills, working conditions, and industry transition. OEB was represented by Marcos Kallis, Officer of the Business Development Department.
As part of a small delegation of employers, OEB conveyed the positions of Cypriot entrepreneurship in the international dialogue on the future of work amid AI advancements.
The discussions focused on practical issues for businesses and the labor market. The final text includes guidelines on:
The full text of the conclusions is available on the ILO website: ILO Conclusions PDF.
OEB emphasized the importance of a balanced, realistic approach to AI adoption that ensures business competitiveness and sustainable development while supporting employee skills upgrading and adaptation to new technologies.
Participation in high-level international tripartite committees highlights OEB’s recognition at both European and international levels.
