The European migration network (EMN) organizes every year an Annual EMN Conference in the EU Member State that is holding the EU Presidency. The aim of the Conference is to present to policy makers and wider audience the work of the EMN as well as to involve wider audiences into discussions on an EU relevant migration topic.

In 2013 the Conference will be hosted by Lithuania. The Conference “The Agenda for Growth in the EU: why migration matters” will address the topic of labour migration and discuss the achievements and challenges of EU labour migration policy and the role of migration in the EU Agenda for Growth. Taking account of the growing polarization of attitudes towards migration, the increasing prominence of migratory processes globally and the needs of competitive labour markets this is an important time to reflect on EU approaches and priorities in the field of migration.

The Conference will provide an opportunity to share the latest ideas concerning a wide range of topical issues in relation to migration role in fostering economic growth, present the different modalities of labour migration management, including migration policy and lessons (un) learned. The latest research outcomes from the EMN studies will be presented. 

The Conference will take place on 5 and 6 November 2013. The program and information on registration  is available on the website of the Conference.