Crossroads of Change: Migration Dynamics in the EU
March 28-29 | EPPC 2025 | Brussels, Belgium
Migration has become one of the defining issues of our time, shaping the future of economies, communities, and societies. This conference brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and civil society to explore the multifaceted dimensions of migration in Europe. Under the unifying theme of "Crossroads of Change," we dove into three interconnected subtopics that reflect the challenges and opportunities of migration today.
Conference Subtopics
Theme 1: Migration Within the EU
This theme explored voluntary and forced migration within the EU, focusing on skill-based migration, brain drain, and displacement due to natural disasters. It also examined the increasingly polarized political discourse, offering space to discuss causes, perspectives, and future directions of migration debates.
Theme 2: Skills Migration Towards the EU
This theme explored skills-based mobility to the EU, highlighting collaboration with international organizations and efforts to integrate labor migrants through startups and EU strategies. It also examined gender gaps in migration and policy solutions to address challenges in bottleneck professions.
Theme 3: Seeking Protection in the EU
This theme addressed key migration challenges in the EU, including asylum seekers & undocumented migrants, amid polarized debates. It explored human rights, international law, integration, and LGBTQIA+ migration. The broad scope encouraged diverse perspectives and interpretations. Additionally, an optional quantitative workshop provided data-driven discussions.
Featured Guests
Siddhi Pal
Tom Snels
Mirka Schäfer
Misachi Ogawa
Lena Düpont
Ambassador da Cruz
Leadership
Nathan Sullivan
Chairman
Sebastian Huber
Vice Chair
Janine Garate
Treasurer
Sam Merlos
Content Coordinator
Franka Tetteroo
Content Coordinator
Sakshi Kanojia
Marketing Coord.
Paula Torracca
Marketing Coord.
Luca Bonfitto
Logistics Coord.
Our Venue
Brussels School of Governance
Situated in the heart of Europe, the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) strives to be a hub for interdisciplinary teaching and cutting-edge research. Their purpose is to understand and help tackle key societal dynamics and challenges. They focus on migration and diversity, the digital transformation of society, climate change and green transitions in the economy, as well as diplomacy, strategy and geopolitical competition. They educate open-minded students and connect to policymakers and societal actors interested in a research-informed understanding of Europe in a changing world.