Protecting people in a changing world

The World Social Security Forum will take place in Brussels, Belgium, from 14 to 18 October 2019. It will be hosted by the public social security institutions of Belgium.

The Forum is the largest and most important international event for social security. Involving more than 1,000 participants, from more than 150 countries, including ministers, administrators, CEOs and senior managers in social security administration, it will provide unparalleled source of exclusive networking, knowledge and inspiration for ISSA member organizations.

At times of rapid technological, demographic and economic changes, innovative approaches are needed to meet key challenges and strengthen the positive impact of social security to protect people. Key issues and challenges facing social security, including sessions on innovative strategies in social security administration, will form the programme. A Summit with influential policy-makers from across the world will be among the highlights. During the Forum, the ISSA will also hand out the ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security, launch new and updated professional guidelines for social security administration and present new developments in the ISSA Centre for Excellence.

Join us in Brussels for the World Social Security Forum for a unique opportunity to:

• Meet international organizations, ministers, government agencies and institutions
• Network with over 1,000 senior managers, professionals and experts
• Share experiences, identify challenges, and explore innovative solutions
• Engage in shaping the future of social security
• Learn about ISSA professional standards and member services

The 33^rd  ISSA General Assembly^* and the 38^th Session of the ISSA Council^*, as well as the elections of the President and Treasurer of the ISSA and the members of the Bureau and Control Commision, will be organized during the Forum.

The World Social Security Forum is only open to delegates of ISSA member organizations and invited institutions. There is no registration fee for ISSA members. Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation costs. Representatives of non-member institutions are requested to contact the ISSA General Secretariat for the terms and conditions of participation.

The Forum documents will be available in English, French, German and Spainsh. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish.

^*Attendance at these meetings is restricted to members of the respective statutory bodies.