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    26
    Oct

    Charting the Future of VET: Insights and Strategies for Tomorrow’s Workforce

    OECD Education and Skills Webinar Series

    Organiser: OECD

    We will present recent initia­ti­ves by the European Commission, data from ‘Education at a Glance 2023’ and insights from the ‘Building Future-Ready Vocational and Training Systems’ to explore the critical dimen­si­ons of respon­si­ve and inclusive VET systems. The dis­cus­sion will delve into the key questions that poli­cy­ma­kers and VET stake­hol­ders must ponder when re-engi­nee­ring VET to align with the dynamic demands of the future workforce. We will explore stra­te­gies for keeping the content of VET pro­gram­mes up to date and for addres­sing the surging demand among adults for lifelong ups­kil­ling and reskilling.

    Speakers include:
    -Abel Schumann, Senior Analyst, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills
    -Malgorzata Kuczera, Project Manager, OECD Centre for Skills
    -Ana Carrero, Deputy Head of Unit, DG EMPL, European Commission
    -Ludovic Voet, Confederal Secretary, European Trade Union Confederation
    -Agnes Roman, Senior Advisor, European Trade Union Confederation
    -Robert Plummer, Senior Advisor, BusinessEurope
    -Uliana Musakina, Vice Chairperson, Association of Finnish Vocational Students SAKKI, Finland
    -Adrijana Hodak, Head of Intercompany Training Center (MIC) at the School Centre Nova Gorica, Slovenia
    -Peter Thiele, Deputy Director for VET policy, Head of the Division for Basic Policy Issues of Continuing Vocational Training, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

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    15:30 – 00:00
    Online
    Webinar
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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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