9
–10
Nov

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

Understanding Participation in Adult Training

Veranstalter: 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.

09:30 – 00:00
Brussels, Belgium
Forum

März

2027



März
/Apr
31–
1
09:00
Graz
Konferenz

innovativ & exzellent – Berufsbildung als Zukunftsmotor

4. Grazer Berufsbildungskongress

PH Steiermark

Möglichkeit sich zu aktuellen Themen der Berufsbildung mit nationalen und internationalen Expert*innen auszutauschen.

Call for Papers offen bis 1.10.2026

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