From vision to reality
A DECADE OF THE VISION ZERO FUND
Berlin, Germany – 28 April 2026
Vision Zero Fund Anniversary Event
The Vision Zero Fund is a G7-initiated global initiative that works with governments, employers, and workers to eliminate fatal and serious occupational accidents and diseases in global supply chains, with a particular focus on developing countries. Through collective action, the Fund supports safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces across high-risk sectors, contributing to inclusive and equitable development worldwide.
The event will mark the Fund’s first decade and offer an opportunity to reflect on its key achievements, lessons learned, and future priorities. It will convene global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to advance occupational safety and health in global supply chains. The programme will include a plenary session dedicated to the Fund’s achievements, challenges, and strategic outlook, alongside three thematic sessions showcasing how the Fund’s collective action model has delivered tangible improvements in the lives of workers worldwide.
The event will be opened by H.E. Bärbel Bas, Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of Germany and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
DRAFT Agenda
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
10:00 – 12:00 |
Study Visit to BMW (optional) |
12:30 – 13:30 |
Registration and refreshments, with an opportunity to view the VZF exhibition |
13:30 – 13:40 |
Welcoming remarks
|
13:40 – 14:15 |
Opening remarks
|
14:15 – 14:30 |
Technical Input by Dr Stefan Fasshauer, Director General, DGUV |
14:30– 15:30 |
Roundtable: Overview of the Fund’s evolution, achievements, and challenges
|
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee / tea |
16:00 – 17:15 |
Reflecting on a Decade of Action: Lessons Learned and Strategic Opportunities for the Future Three parallel sessions followed by brief plenary reports on the key discussion outcomes. |
17:15 – 17:30 |
Closing remarks: |
17:30 – 19:00 |
Reception |
Practical Information
Date and time
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 12:30 – 17:30 CET
(Registration opens at 12:30, followed by a reception from 17:30 to 19:00)
Venue
Siemens AG – Rohrdamm 85, 13629 Berlin
Mosaic Hall, Berlin Siemensstadt
Languages
The event will be conducted in English and German.
Interpretation into French and Spanish will be available upon request.
Morning site visit
An optional morning site visit will be offered prior to the main event, providing participants with the opportunity to experience occupational safety and health practices firsthand in a real-world industrial setting.
Interest in joining the site visit can be indicated during registration.
Vision Zero Fund Exhibition
Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Vision Zero Fund exhibition throughout the event, showcasing the Fund’s journey, achievements, and impact, with a particular focus on the human stories behind safer supply chains.
Ten years of impact
For a decade, the Vision Zero Fund has worked to make workplaces safer and healthier by strengthening systems, building capacity, and promoting a culture of prevention across global supply chains.
more than
8 Million
Workers benefiting directly and indirectly from VZF interventions
and
100+
Knowledge and training products developed
almost
3 million
Workers reached through training, capacity building and awarenessraising
more than
18,000
Workers trained using VZF methodologies or tools
Photo exhibition
Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Vision Zero Fund exhibition, highlighting the Fund’s journey, impact, and stories from the field.
Registration
Participation is by invitation. Please confirm your participation via the registration form received via email. For further information please contact vzf@ilo.org
