15
–17
Okt

FORWARD. Adult Learning: Igniting Change, Shaping Tomorrow

EPALE Community Conference 2024

Veranstalter: EPALE

Imagine a world where learning never stops, where every adult has the power to reinvent them­sel­ves, to be agents of change and to shape tomorrow. Welcome to FORWARD, where adult learning is not just a concept, it’s a revo­lu­ti­on. A revo­lu­ti­on in which curiosity knows no age limit, in which skills evolve at the speed of inno­va­ti­on, and in which frontiers are waiting to be explored.

At EPALE 2024 Community Conference, prepare to be inspired, chal­len­ged and trans­for­med. This is more than a con­fe­rence. It’s a catalyst for igniting adult learning and a glimpse of a future where adult learning is nurtured and celebrated.

So, are you ready to go FORWARD? Let’s ignite the change and create the future together!

The con­fe­rence will address 3 main themes, along the three days:

09:30 – 00:00
Online
Konferenz

Mai

2027



Mai
18–
20
10:00
Johannesburg, South Africa
Konferenz

7th Crossing Boundaries Conference

Learning Across Continents: Conversations in a divided world

VETNET

Topics:

  • How do we understand the role of VET in preparing young people for work when labour markets and workplaces are in flux nationally and internationally?
  • Is this changing the nature of VET and VET curricula? Is it raising new questions on work, labour markets and education? What is core to VET that is stable across different contexts?
  • Are systems looking more similar or more different from each other?
  • What are the main factors—such as workplace organisation, changing labour markets, changing enrolment in schools and universities, and the nature of economies that are influencing different aspects of VET provision—such as curriculum, governance, partnerships, enrollment patterns—in different countries?
  • How do we connect better as researchers, and use VET research to build connection?

Dates and timeline

  • Submission of abstracts: opens 15 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026
  • Submission of full paper: 20 February 2027
  • Feedback to your paper: 31 March 2027. You will then have 10 days to make the necessaries changes.
  • Conference: 18-20 May 2027