Held on Cedefop’s 50th anniversary, the event is a strategic gathering of Europe’s top institutional, policy, and social partners to set the direction for vocational education and training (VET), lifelong learning, and skills governance across the Union.
Where leaders meet — and why you should join
As Europe faces rapid digital, green, and demographic shifts, the need for agile, inclusive, and future-proof learning systems has never been greater. This event is where policy, practice and purpose come together to answer a pressing question:
Are we ready to skill fast, inclusively, and on a scale that matches Europe’s ambitions?
Whether you're a policymaker, educator, researcher, employer, or learner, this is your opportunity to be part of history in the making.
Direct insights from EU leaders.
Voices from business, labour, and civil society.
Engage with over 300 key stakeholders.
Strategic agenda aligned with Europe's future, featuring:
The attractiveness of the teaching profession, tackling shortages and boosting quality
Cedefop’s evolving role in a changing Europe
From EU institutions to national authorities, social partners, education providers, researchers, and learners — all united by one goal: shaping a resilient, competitive, and inclusive skills ecosystem for the decades ahead.
Let’s make history — together.
