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    Nov

    5th International VET Conference Crossing Boundaries

    Vocational Education and Training Transformations for Digital, Sustainable and Socially Fair Future

    Organiser: European Research Network in VET (VETNET)

    The Conference Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training is an expert meeting organised around the topics of socio-cul­tu­ral­ly different systems, insti­tu­ti­ons and agencies, prac­ti­tio­ners and actors in VET and LLL. It is a con­fe­rence of the European Research Network in VET (VETNET).

    Call for Papers: Researchers, PhD students, teachers and decision-makers from the field of voca­tio­nal education and training, lifelong learning, higher education and adjacent disci­pli­nes are invited to par­ti­ci­pa­te and con­tri­bu­te by pre­sen­ting a paper at the conference.

    We are looking for papers in these and related thematic areas:

    • theo­re­ti­cal insights and empirical studies on the impli­ca­ti­ons of VET for a digital and sus­tainable socio-economic development;
    • histo­ri­cal pathways of insti­tu­tio­nal deve­lo­p­ment of skill formation in different ori­en­ta­ti­ons and systems to the social justice, market economy and socio-economic deve­lo­p­ment – overview and future-oriented approaches;
    • reviews and reflec­tions on the reforms of VET by referring to their impli­ca­ti­ons for the post-Covid recovery, socio-economic resi­li­ence and sus­tainable development.
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    09:00 – 00:00
    Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
    Conference
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    September

    2026

    Sep
    16–
    18
    09:00
    Universität Rostock
    Conference

    Berufsbildungswissenschaft in Zeiten globaler Transformation und demo­kra­ti­scher Verantwortung

    Jahrestagung der Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik

    Sektion Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik (BWP) der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Erziehungswissenschaft (DGfE)

    Die berufliche Bildung obliegt einer besonderen Verantwortung, da sie die demokratische Teilhabe stärkt, gerechte Chancen ermöglicht und die Menschen auf eine vernetzte Welt vorbereitet. Mit der BWP 2026 möchten wir zeigen, wie Berufsbildungswissenschaft Orientierung bietet, und zwar evidenzbasiert, praxisnah und dialogisch. Der Call for Papers ist offen bis 28. Februar 2026
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    Sep
    21–
    23
    09:00
    Cologne, Germany
    Conference

    Sustainability in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    5th G.R.E.A.T. Conference

    German Research Center for Comparative Vocational Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.), University of Cologne

    The conference will address current issues and findings within the context of sustainability in VET. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), initiated in 2015 in the United Nations’ publication ‘Transforming our World’, declare VET as a central aspect of Goal 4 of the SDGs, which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” (UN, 2015, 17). Within the context of the conference, a broad understanding of the concept of sustainability will be applied, integrating scientific papers from a wide range of perspectives. Consequently, both conceptual and empirical contributions are welcomed. In addition to ecological topics, social and economic issues can also be the focus of investigation, whether at the macro, meso or micro-level of VET. Contributions may also focus on formal, non-formal, or informal learning, as well as on topics such as green VET, gender, migration, demographic change, AI, or other areas that can be meaningfully linked to sustainability in VET. The call for papers is open until 15 January 2026
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    Sep
    24–
    25
    17:00
    Vienna
    Conference

    International Conference on Inequity in Education

    Austrian Launch of the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2026: Countdown to 2030: Access and Equity

    Department of Education, University of Vienna, Austrian Commission for UNESCO, Austrian Foundation for Development Research

    The event aims to discuss achievements and challenges related to the implementation of SDG4 at the global level, with a particular focus on access to and equity in education. It seeks to promote critical examination of the topic from multiple perspectives and to contribute to the further development of dialogue among diverse stakeholder groups, including policy makers, researchers, education workers, and civil society. Call for papers open until 30 April 2026
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    October

    2026

    Oct
    12–
    13
    09:00
    Thessaloniki, Greece
    Seminar

    Using and inno­vat­ing quan­ti­ta­ti­ve approa­ches to support effective policies

    Advancing Research on Adult Learning

    Cedefop

    Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, acts as a bridge between data producers, users and policymakers to strengthen the discussion on adult learning. It contributes to this work by: -  using existing data provided by the wider international statistical infrastructure to monitor and report on key indicators on VET and policy developments, and conducting the Centre’s own analysis and research to support policies related to adult education; - developing and organising surveys to answer questions that existing data do not sufficiently cover, in order to respond to policy needs or the Centre’s research questions; - contributing to improving the data already collected by Eurostat and the OECD. The seminar intends to constitute an avenue for presentations and discussions of work, ideas, needs and developments, as well as for exchanges, mutual learning and networking opportunities. Call for abstracts is open until 15 May 2026
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    Oct
    20
    09:00-14:00
    Haus der Ingenieure | Businessebene Eschenbachgasse 9, 1010 Wien
    Forum

    Europass Stakeholder Event 2026

    Microcredentials und European Digital Credentials for Learning als Chance zur Minderung des Fachkräftemangels

    OeAD-GmbH

    Die Europass Stakeholder Veranstaltung 2026 bietet den Rahmen, um die Potentiale von Microcredentials sowie digitalen Kompetenznachweisen in der europäischen – und vor allem in der österreichischen Berufsbildung zu diskutieren. Durch Fachinputs, Diskussionen und Praxisbeispiele werden Chancen, Herausforderungen und mögliche Umsetzungspfade aufgezeigt. Ziel ist es, ein gemeinsames Verständnis zu fördern und ein klareres Bild davon zu gewinnen, wie Microcredentials und European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) die Berufsbildung der Zukunft – besonders im Hinblick auf den Fachkräftemangel und Skills Gap - unterstützen können. Karin Luomi-Messerer hält die Einführung unter dem Titel "Microcredentials in Europa – Wo stehen wir bei der Umsetzung?" und nimmt an der Podiumsdiskussion teil.
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    November

    2026

    Nov
    9–
    10
    09:30
    Brussels, Belgium
    Forum

    Sixth Policy learning forum (PLF) on ups­kil­ling pathways for all adults

    Understanding Participation in Adult Training

    Cedefop; European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

    In November 2026, Cedefop and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will organise the sixth Policy Learning Forum on upskilling pathways for all adults. Policy Learning Fora (PLF) on upskilling pathways are a series of policy learning events aimed at providing a platform for countries to share experiences and explore common challenges in upskilling adults. The Sixth Policy Learning Forum (PLF) on upskilling pathways will focus on understanding participation in adult training and discussing forward-looking approaches to supporting lifelong and life-wide adult upskilling.
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