22
–24
Mai

The Event: The European Agenda for the Future of VET

A Trainings Providers Statement

Veranstalter: EVBB, EfVET, and EVTA

Exciting news is on the horizon as the European Vocational Training Association (EVTA), the European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (EfVET), and #EVBB are teaming up for the inaugural “The Event: The European Agenda for the Future of VET – A Training Providers’ Statement” con­fe­rence. This ground­brea­king col­la­bo­ra­ti­on leverages the coll­ec­ti­ve expertise of three prominent asso­cia­ti­ons in Vocational Education and Training, aiming to shape the tra­jec­to­ry of skills deve­lo­p­ment across Europe. Stakeholders and orga­nizati­ons invested in these critical areas are invited to mark their calendars for an event featuring insightful panel dis­cus­sions, hands-on workshops, and the crafting of a Training Providers’ Statement set to influence the European Agenda for the Future of VET.

Key Highlights:

  • Expert Panel Discussions
  • Networking Opportunities with VET Professionals
  • Showcasing Innovative Practices
  • Spotlight on Revolutionary Initiatives

In a sector where education and training providers often encounter chal­lenges, this con­fe­rence seeks to redefine the narrative. By addres­sing obstacles faced by VET training providers, the event aims to propel the sector toward renewed quality and oppor­tu­ni­ties for learners.

09:00 – 00:00
Brussels, Belgium
Conference

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