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24th ReferNet annual plenary meeting

The 24th ReferNet annual plenary meeting will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece and will welcome the representatives of our partner organizations under the 2024-27 framework partnership agreement, as well as national representatives of the network and the representatives from the European Commission (EU).

The aim of the meeting will be to inform partners of the latest EU policy developments on VET, skills and qualifications, take stock of the work carried out in 2026 and the outcomes published and disseminated, and prepare the 2027 work plan.  

 

Speakers

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Ioannis Katsikis
Expert - ReferNet coordinator, Cedefop

Ioannis N. Katsikis is the ReferNet Coordinator at Cedefop. He holds a PhD in Management Science and Technology from the Athens University of Economics and Business, an MPhil in Architecture and Spatial Planning from the National Technical University of Athens, an MSc in Environmental Policy and Management and an MBA, both from the University of the Aegean. Prior to joining Cedefop in 2013, he worked as a Researcher at the Athens University of Economics and Business, as an academic tutor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and as an independent Strategic Management Consultant. He has also taught at the National School of Public Administration and at the International Hellenic University.

He has participated in major international research and innovation projects and has provided consulting services to the governments of Greece, Romania, Georgia and Türkiye, as well as research and policy advice to international organisations, including the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and the European Commission. His research focuses on strategic management, human capital, organisational capabilities, innovation and vocational education and training. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, edited books, and leading international conferences. His research has received international awards from the Academy of Management, the British Academy of Management, and the European Regional Science Association.

Contacts

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Ioannis Katsikis
Expert - ReferNet coordinator, Cedefop
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Chryssa Zekou
Assistant - ReferNet
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Cedefop ReferNet team
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