Occupational safety and health between simplification and responsibility.

Panel discussion organised in cooperation with the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union.

Background to the event

Europe is facing strong competitive pressure. Companies are calling for regulatory relief, practical rules and support for digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), while at the same time a high level of occupational safety and health must be maintained. Current national and European debates are taking place at this intersection.

Occupational safety and health between competitiveness and regulation

The European Commission and the Member States are currently focusing on reducing bureaucracy, simplifying procedures, and making greater use of digital solutions. This also applies to occupational safety and health, which – regardless of the specific topic – is often perceived merely as a compliance obligation, even though it can make a significant contribution to productivity, skills retention, and competitiveness. The targeted use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence can strengthen safety and health protection while at the same time providing companies with strategic advantages.

Key questions of the event

• How can occupational safety and health be made simpler, more digital and more effective?
  
• How can European requirements be implemented in a practical way and further developed?
  
• What concrete role can new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) play in this context?
  

You can look forward to two high-level panel discussions bringing together leading representatives from European and national politics, the German statutory accident insurance, business and employee organisations to discuss key future challenges in occupational safety and health. An overview of our speakers can be found in the programme.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Time: 12:00–16:00 (including a light lunch, followed by a networking session with coffee and cake)

Venue: Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union, Rue Montoyer 47, 1000 Brussels

Registration: Registration is available via the following link.
Please note that the number of participants is limited. The registration deadline is 27 February 2026.

Contact: For any questions regarding the event, please contact Stephanie Kohl (stephanie.kohl@dsv-europa.de).