European Association for the Education of Adults

ALE in the new Commission 2024-2029
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-05
Join us for an EAEA members-only discussion, taking place on Wednesday, 4th of December 2024 between 14:30 and 16:00CET.
In this session, we are going to explore the state of adult learning and education in the new Commission 2024-2029 and discuss the steps forward. The analysis will dive into Political Guidelines for the next European Commission, prepared by Ursula von der Leyen, the significance of Mission Letters, and insights from the Draghi report.
We will also take a look at the diverse initiatives and activities prepared by the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP), and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
To join, please register.

Final conference of the Alternative Ways project
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-07
When: 10.30 – 16.00 CET, Friday 6 December ’24
Where: Belpaire building, avenue Simon Bolivar laan 17, 1000 Brussels
👉 Do you work as a volunteer, trainer, teacher, lecturer, organisation or educational institution around language acquisition and/or social participation & integration?
Then #AlternativeWays is especially for you!
In Alternative Ways Erasmus+ KA2 project, six European organisations, including CVO Cervogo and GO! education of the Flemish Community; developed didactic work forms for adult education in the field of language acquisition and/or citizenship competences, offering alternatives to formal didactic work forms. Creative activities, sample lessons, a manual and background information are brought together in a digital toolkit aimed at increasing learning pleasure, stimulating learners and focusing on communication skills.
During the conference
➡ Follow various workshops
Get/share useful tips and insights with colleagues
Discover the digital toolkit!
➡ Get to know the project and project partners
Start: 10:30 CET (welcome from 10:00 CET)
End: 16:00 CET
The conference is free (lunch included), and the working language is English.
The location, the Belpaire building, avenue Simon Bolivar laan 17, 1000 Brussels is a 5-minute walk from the North Station: Accessibility Marie-Elisabeth Belpaire building
Register for the event!
Agenda
Start: 10:30 CET (walk-in from 10:00)
Short Presentation Alternative Ways
Panel discussion with partners
Session 1: choice of 4 break-out sessions
Break (lunch)
Session 2: choice of 4 break-out sessions
Closure of the day
End: 16:00 CET
When completing the registration, participants will indicate their preference for Session 1 + alternative (if first choice is full) and the same for Session 2.
Contents 1 -6
● Short presentation AW (incl. the design and development process of the Erasmus+ project and Erasmus+ in general)
● Panel discussion (on the tools, the self-assessment, the case studies, effect on the learning of the target group, findings of teachers/trainers, implementation
● Workshops round 1: choice of 4 break-out sessions
○ break-out 1: experience some tools (related to acquaintance, environment, future) plus (self-)assessment
○ break-out 2: experience some tools (related to critical thinking, do it together) plus (self-)assessment
○ break-out 3: Case studies: insights & findings + tips on professionalisation and implementation in formal education
○ break-out 4: Case-studies: insights & findings + tips on professionalisation and implementation in non-formal education
● Lunch break
● Workshops round 2: choice of same 4 break-out sessions as in round 1
● Closure of the day: wrap up, comments / Q&A participants, mentimeter evaluation
On behalf of the project partners: Akros (NL), Arbeit und Leben (DU), Cervo (BE), GO! (BE), Oslo Voksenopplæring Rosenhof (NO) en Storytelling Centre (NL)

Project Design in Adult Learning 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-31
During this training, you will:

learn about the core processes that support designing successful, sustainable and impactful initiatives in adult learning and education

explore the priorities of current EU funding programmes for ALE and contextualise them in the broader policy landscape

develop demo proposals from concept to workplan, based on existing funding programmes

Find more information here: https://eaea.org/our-work/capacity-building/eaea-trainings/project-design-for-adult-learning-2025/

Fostering Active Engagement
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-20
Explore the LEVERS pedagogy of climate and environmental justice, a comprehensive approach to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.

We will use the methods of systemic design and in small attainable chunks learn how to present the topic in a simpler way, engaging the learners and creating a change.
The program consists of four interactive online workshops, each offering valuable insights and practical examples that will empower participants to take meaningful climate action. The workshops will be facilitated by experts in the field and will utilize case studies to demonstrate real-world applications of the LEVERS pedagogy.

Register now!

The interactive online sessions will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays, providing participants with the flexibility to engage in the learning experience:

5th of February 2025, between 13:00 and 14:30 CET: “Meaningful Climate Action” activity + 7 insights

19th of February 2025, between 13:00 and 14:00 CET: Continuation of the 7 insights

5th of March 2025, starting at 13:00 CET: “Whole Setting Approach” to climate action

19th of March 2025, starting at 13:00 CET: Introduction to Systems Thinking and Design Tools

Additionally, an in-person session is scheduled to take place in Brussels from 30th of June to the 2nd of July 2025, providing an opportunity for in-depth collaboration and networking among participants. For those who actively participate in all online workshops, we will cover their travel costs to join us in Brussels for the in-person session, subject to certain conditions.

It is important to note that preference for travel cost coverage will be given to EAEA members, and participants are advised not to book their tickets until they receive a final confirmation from our team.

The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC): The role and potential of ALE - webinar
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | Online
Together with our colleagues from the European Basic Skills Network, we are inviting you to a webinar on “The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC): The role and potential of ALE”.

The webinar will be held via Zoom on the 20th of February from 13h CET.

To register directly via Zoom, please follow this link.

To find out more about the Survey of Adult Skills, follow this link.

More about the webinar:

The OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) assesses how well adults can read and understand text, work with numbers and solve complex problems – all essential and foundational skills in today’s fast-paced, information-rich and increasingly digitalised society. In 2022/23, 31 countries took part in the 2nd Survey of Adult Skills, including 27 countries who took part in the first survey a decade earlier. The new survey therefore provides an ideal opportunity to reflect on adults’ skills. For example, policymakers are able to compare with other countries, track changes over time and reflect on effective policy interventions. Similarly, adult educators will wish to reflect on the survey’s insights in order to develop effective programmes of learning.
In this webinar, Andreas Schleicher, OECD’s Director for Education and Skills, will provide an overview of findings at the European level. Our expert panel will then consider the role of adult learning and education in supporting everyone to get the essential skills for life and for work. This will bring perspectives from policy and practice, and reflections at the national level. We’ll also hear from an adult learner about how improving literacy and numeracy skills transformed her life.

Empowering Adult Learning and Education for a Sustainable Future | SMALEI Final Conference
2025-02-26 - 2025-02-27
➡️ REGISTER: SMALEI Final Conference: Empowering Adult Learning and Education for a Sustainable Future – 26 February 2025
On 26 February, join us for the SMALEI Final Conference: Empowering Adult Learning and Education for a Sustainable Future, where we celebrate the achievements of this project and explore the future of sustainable adult learning and education (ALE).
SMALEI empowered ALE organisations across Europe to embrace sustainable management practices and enhance leadership for a greener future. 🌱
Attend to:
📌 Discover SMALEI’s key outputs: Matrix, Workbook, MOOC, and Digital Academy
📌 Gain practical insights into embedding sustainability in ALE
📌 Engage with policymakers, ALE organisations, and civil society leaders
📌 Contribute to shaping Europe’s sustainability agenda
Information:
🗓️ Date: 26 February 2025
⏲️ Time: From 09:00 to 12:30 (followed by a networking lunch)
📍 Venue: Rue des Deux Églises, 27 – 1000 Bruxelles (EARLALL Office – Delegation of the Basque Country to the EU)
Agenda
9: Arrival of participants
9.30: Welcome and introduction, Inge Gorostiaga Luzárraga, Director General for Digital Transformation and Advanced Learning, VET Vice-Ministry, Ministry of Education, Basque Government (Basque Country representative)
9.45: Local Politics and Adult Education for Sustainability – TBC
10.15: SMALEI for You: Resources to improve sustainability in adult education institutions
11.15: Workshop to develop your tools and network for sustainability in ALE institutions
12.15: SMALEI Policy Recommendations – Bridge the gap between policies and adult education, followed by a Q and A
12.30: Networking lunch offered

REGISTER: SMALEI Final Conference: Empowering Adult Learning and Education for a Sustainable Future – 26 February 2025

Mentor your way to Sustainability | Online Workshop
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-27
26 MARCH 2024, 10-11.30
Join us for this free workshop, where you will:

Learn about how mentorship has been used in ALE institutions to improve their environmental sustainability
Present your work in sustainability and find peers interested in the same topics
Start brainstorming on how you could improve your sustainability!

The workshop is free and is organised by EAEA on behalf of the SMALEI project consortium – Sustainability Matrix for Adult Learning and Education Institutions.
REGISTER via this link
Agenda:
10-10.15: How can you start to work on sustainability in your ALE institution? Challenges and how to overcome them
10.15 – 10.30: Mentorship for sustainability improvement: a practical case study
10.30 – 10.45: Guided group reflection: how can you improve your sustainability?
10.45 – 11.15: Meet your peers and find a (potential) mentor!
11.15 – 11.30: How can you get started? Next steps

Webinar reviewing the Draghi-report on EU competitiveness
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-27
Time: 26.3.2025, 11.00-13.00 CET
Based on the commitment of DVV International and EAEA to support the approximation of European countries outside of the European Union to the recommendations and best practices in the field of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) within the EU-countries, both organisations will organise in the period of 2025-2027 a series of webinars on EU-policies, trends and challenges in the field of ALE.
The aim of the webinars is to facilitate mutual learning and regular exchange in the ALE field between various actors representing governmental institutions, civil society organisations, and academia primarily in the following European countries: Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, and Ukraine.
The first webinar (26.03.2025) will be showcasing and discussing the implication of the report by Mario Draghi, former Italian Premier Minister and former President of the European Central Bank on EU competitiveness: Looking ahead, published by the European Commission in 2024. We will also discuss the Sixth global report on adult learning and education (GRALE 6).
To allow wide range of stakeholders to participate, simultaneous interpretation from English will be available in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Ukrainian and Russian languages.
>>Register for the webinar
Read the concept note about the webinar series (pdf)

AI4AL Matching Tool Launch: Using AI to Match Learners’ Skills with Job Profiles and Learning Paths
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-02
Join us for the official launch of the AI4AL Matching Tool – an AI-based tool that aims to empower education, career guidance and employment services by matching the users’ skills with job profiles and learning paths.
The AI4AL Matching Tool was developed as an AI-powered and skills-based digital tool to support adult educators in their daily work. It consists of two components:

User App for learners to assess their skills, explore careers and create CVs.
Educator Portal for educators to manage user profiles, monitor progress, and use the generated skills profiles to create highly personalised recommendations and learning paths.

The Matching Tool uses the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) taxonomy to capture skills and careers.
Alongside the AI4AL Matching Tool we have created a series of Use Cases to organise your work plan with the tool, a guide to explore how to use our tool for the creation of micro-credentials and our step-by-step guides for educators and learners.
Visit our AI4AL Matching Tool page to register to the tool as an institution and access to the resources.

Agenda
11:00-11:10 Introduction and welcome by All Digital, David Mekkaoui, CEO and Peter Palvolgyi, COO
11:10-11:30 AI4AL Matching Tool in a nutshell, Angeliki Giannakopoulou, Project Coordinator, European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA)
11:30-12:30 Tool demonstration, Sylvana Hiltrop, EU Project Manager, and Clara Mutiarasari, International Project Coordinator, SkillLab
REGISTER HERE

ALE for the Twin Transition: 3-day training in Brussels
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-08
Are you an Adult Learning and Education professional (manager, educator) working on the green, digital or twin transition?
Join us for a 3-day funded training in Brussels, May 5-7 2025 on advocacy for twin transition.
Read the full opportunity and register by 28 Feb 2025 via this link.

Fostering Active Engagement - Levers workshops
2025-05-15 - 2025-06-13
Explore the LEVERS pedagogy of climate and environmental justice, a comprehensive approach to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
We will use the methods of systemic design and in small attainable chunks learn how to present the topic in a simpler way, engaging the learners and creating a change.
NEW SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
– Thursday, the 15th of May 2025 between 13:00 and 14:30 CET,
– Tuesday, the 27th of May 2025 between 13:00 and 14:30 CET and
– Thursday, the 12th of June 2025 between 13:00 and 14:30 CET.
Register now!
The program consists of interactive online workshops, each offering valuable insights and practical examples that will empower participants to take meaningful climate action. The workshops will be facilitated by experts in the field and will utilize case studies to demonstrate real-world applications of the LEVERS pedagogy.
Additionally, an in-person session is scheduled to take place in Brussels from 30th of June to the 2nd of July 2025, providing an opportunity for in-depth collaboration and networking among participants. For those who actively participate in all online workshops, we will cover their travel costs to join us in Brussels for the in-person session, subject to certain conditions.
It is important to note that preference for travel cost coverage will be given to EAEA members, and participants are advised not to book their tickets until they receive a final confirmation from our team.

Advocacy Academy 2.0
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-23
Trainers from the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), will travel to Istanbul to carry out an ALE Advocacy Training for members of DVV International, as part of a long-standing partnership with the institution.
Find out more about DVV International: DVV International: Education for Everyone. Worldwide. Lifelong.

EAEA General Assembly, Grundtvig Award Ceremony and Annual Conference
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-05
Join us at the EAEA Annual Events to discuss flexible learning pathways!
How can adult learning and education benefit from flexible learning pathways? Join the adult learning community of learners, practitioners, researchers and policymakers to exchange on this topic!
The events will take place in Leipzig, Germany, and we will be hosted by DVV International and VHS Leipzig.
Read more about the programme, speakers and fees on our conference website!

Webinar Empowering Educators: Transitioning to Effective Online Instruction
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04 | Online
Join us for our webinar helping educators to move from classroom to screen
🗓️ Tuesday, 3 June
🕜 9:00–10:00 CET
👉 Register: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/empowering_educators
The webinar is about the challenges that educators who are used to face-to-face classroom teachings face when they start teaching online. This challenge was felt by most teachers in the world five years ago, and while certain things have improved since the Covid days, the step of moving from a classroom to a screen is not easy. In this one-hour session, two experts will discuss these challenges with the Hub participants, and explain what works and what does not work based on their experiences.
You’ll learn:
– Practical techniques for virtual classrooms
– Solutions for common online teaching challenges
– Insights from educators who have successfully transitioned
Speakers

Richard Powers, Learning Designer and digital education expert at the University of Stuttgart. He regularly teaches longer and shorter courses for teachers who want to learn more about online teaching. Has won the eTwinning for future teachers – European award for initial teacher education (information here).
Lieselot Declercq, founder of d-teach online, with which she went through the first round of the Hub Accelerator Programme. Also founder of ICONS International Community of Online Schools, about which she recently posted on the Hub. She has for these organisations developed modules for teachers starting with online training.

You want to attend the webinar but are not yet a member of the European Digital Education hub members? All you need to do is join: https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/action-plan/european-digital-education-hub
The European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) is an initiative of the European Union, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) and operated by a consortium of organisations under a framework contract with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

Members-only event: Meet and Greet
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-27 | Zoom
Join us on June 26 at 11 AM, CET, on Zoom. Whether you’re new to our community or a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to connect! You’ll meet Secretary General Raffaela Kihrer and Membership Officer Marina Sakač Hadžić, who will be there to welcome new members, answer questions, and share insights about our network. Register here.

Gender Equality Task Force Webinar - Inclusion of unemployed women into the labour market: The relevance of lifelong learning approaches.
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28 | Online
June 27th | 10:30–12:00 CET | Online
This event is co-organised by European Association for the Education of Adults – EAEA, EfVET, and EARLALL – European Association of Regional & Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning, and will bring together voices from across Europe to share good practices, project experiences, and innovative approaches to supporting unemployed women through education and skills development.

As part of our efforts to advance gender equality and equity in Adult Education and Learning, EAEA’s Viola Pinzi will contribute with a dedicated session on the PRISCILA project
Expert speakers from across Europe will share initiatives that empower women through lifelong learning.

Would you like to present your initiative or project during the webinar?
Fill in the registration form by June 20th and let us know more about your work!

Engage4BIO Policy forum
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-11 | Online
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Engage4BIO Policy Forum, a focused webinar exploring regional bioeconomy development and actionable policy recommendations. These insights are drawn from the Engage4BIO project’s work in education and training, public awareness and outreach, and innovative governance models.
This event brings together policymakers, innovation managers, science communicators, educators, and bioeconomy project teams across Europe, active in the field of sustainable and circular bioeconomy.
Theme: Advancing the Regional Bioeconomy: Training, Awareness, and Governance
Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 CET
Format: Online (participation link provided upon registration)
Costs: Participation is free and registration is required
Agenda highlights
• Input: The regional bioeconomy under transformation – What’s next?
• Engage4BIO insights and action areas
• Stakeholder dialogue: regional enablers and engagement challenges
• In-depth discussions on:
• Education and training for transformation
• Building public awareness and trust in the bioeconomy
• Governance for sustainable value chains
We would be glad to welcome you to this webinar!
Register here: https://forms.gle/LGckJsWgqJctfTfg9
For any questions, please contact the organisers Judith Feichtinger feichtinger@zsi.at and Maria Schrammel: schrammel@zsi.at

A Glimpse into the Tech-Driven Classrooms of the Future
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-15
What does the classroom of tomorrow look like — and how close are we already?
Join us for a thought-provoking Capacity Building Lab that explores how emerging technologies like AI, VR, and adaptive learning are reshaping the future of education on 14 July at 10-11 CEST.
Zoran Jančić, long-time e-learning expert and project leader at Algebra Bernays University, will guide us through a vision of intuitive, immersive and tech-enhanced learning spaces that go beyond the smart board.
To ground this vision in practice, Maja Šarić, researcher and project coordinator at Algebra Bernays University, will present key findings from recent interviews and desk research, offering a snapshot of how schools and educators across Europe are currently integrating these technologies — what’s working, what’s not, and what’s still ahead.
🔗 Read more and register now!
This event is organised within the project ETHLAE – Emerging Technologies for Holistic Literacy in Adult Education, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

Hearts of Youth – Closing Events Project by Cie Essevesse
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-10
Do you work with young people from migrant backgrounds and believe in the power of creativity?
Join us for the closing events of Hearts of Youth, a European Erasmus+ project that equips youth workers with practical tools to support young migrants in building confidence, self-expression, and social integration—through approaches inspired by art therapy and dance therapy.
What to expect:

Hands-on, interactive workshops
An accessible and joyful approach tailored to field professionals
A ready-to-use toolkit co-created by partners from Belgium, France, Italy, and Cyprus
Presentations, activity demos, shared experiences, and reflective discussions

Event options:

Brussels (English): September 9, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Liège (French): September 11, 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Online (English): September 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CET

Free participation – registration required. Spots are limited, so secure yours early via this link!
We would be delighted to have you with us for this moment of inspiration, connection, and discovery.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: rpe@redpencil.org

Connecting the Dots: ALE Registries and Individual Learning Accounts
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-17
Join us for the 1st RALExILA international webinar exploring the strategic importance of national registries for Adult Learning and Education (ALE). As Europe moves toward implementing Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs), robust and transparent ALE registries are essential to ensure accessibility, trust, and policy alignment. This session will bring together European experts, policy actors, and practitioners to discuss why registries are a critical enabler of lifelong learning rights – and what’s at stake if they are overlooked.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TyGnmrD2TdWPCmA_vm6qWw
Event Agenda:
General Moderation: EAEA

10:00- 10:10
Opening Remarks
Project Introduction and webinar objectives- Angeliki Giannakopoulou and Viola Pinzi, EAEA

10:10- 10:30
Setting the Scene: Key Findings from RALExILA Research
Key results from the research phase: current landscape of ALE registries, challenges, and opportunities.- Maja Brkljacic, Algebra University

10:30–11:30
Panel Discussion – Building ALE Registries: Can we support ILAs?
Moderator: Stefan Jahnke, KIC
Speakers:

Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik – Slovenian Institute for Adult Education (ACS)
Dario Baron – Head of Independant Service for EU Affairs and Internationl Cooperation at Ministry of Labour and Pension System
Peter Szovics- Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic

11:30–11:50
Open Discussion and Reflections
Audience Q&A, reflections from stakeholders, interactive input via chat or quick polls. – Moderated by Marta Jendekova, AIVD

11:50–12:00
Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead
Summary of key insights, introduction to the second RALExILA webinar, and next project steps- EAEA

Understanding and Unlocking Learners' and Educators' Potentials in Diverse Courses- Final Conference
2025-09-23 - 2025-09-24 | Audimax auditorium of FH JOANNEUM Graz, Austria
We would like to invite you to the international closing conference of our Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project “Diverse Courses – Diversity in Adult Education”. The conference will take place on September 23 at the Audimax auditorium of FH JOANNEUM Graz, starting at 9:00 a.m.
In the morning, after welcoming remarks by the Vice-Rector of FH JOANNEUM and the Head of the Department of Social Work, Mag. Helga Moser will deliver a keynote address on the topic of diversity and inclusion in adult education. Project partners will then present the results of the individual work packages.
In the afternoon, partner organizations will discuss the project results with regional stakeholders in their respective languages via virtual webinars. In addition, students will present the results of their work within the project.
We would be delighted if you could join us!
More information and the full program can be found below:

Final Policy Roundtable: Building Bridges for a Just Transition: Adult Learning at the Heart of Europe’s Green and Social Future
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25
The Final Policy Roundtable: Building Bridges for a Just Transition: Adult Learning at the Heart of Europe’s Green and Social Future will take place on 24 September 2025 from 09:00 to 12:00 at the European Parliament, Room 3H1, Brussels.
This event will bring together EU policymakers, civil society representatives, educators, and academicians to reflect on the findings of the Just4All project, an ESF+, EU funded project promoting inclusive adult learning for vulnerable groups including, migrants, women, and low-skilled adults in the context of the green and digital transitions.
➡️ REGISTER NOW

ABC of ALE: Training in Brussels
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-04 | Brussels
During the ABC of ALE training, participants will get to explore the concept of non-formal adult learning and education, linking it to both theory and practice. In particular, the training will focus on holistic perspectives on adult learning and education (ALE).
The training is open to professionals who are relatively new to the field (up to 5 years of experience). As it focuses on the concept and key principles of ALE, it can be relevant for professionals with different profiles: working in ALE provision, project management, policy, or communication.
Please note that all EAEA training programmes are interactive; fluency in English is highly recommended. Participants who do not feel comfortable speaking English are encouraged to get in touch with EAEA staff before confirming their participation.

Find out more and register: European Association for the Education of Adults » ABC of ALE: Introductory Training on Adult Learning and Education

Workshop Inclusive Regions, Safer Spaces: Local and Regional Approaches to Gender Equality, Wellbeing and Digital Safety in Education
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-15 | The Square, Brussels
EAEA is co-organising a workshop on Gender Equality and Safe spaces online at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 in Brussels.
➡️Join us on October 14, 14 – 15 CET for a workshop called “Inclusive Regions, Safer Spaces: Local and Regional Approaches to Gender Equality, Wellbeing, and Digital Safety in Education”
🔗Places are limited! Secure yours: Inclusive Regions, Safer Spaces: Local and Regional Approaches to Gender Equality, Wellbeing and Digital Safety in Education | European Week of Regions and Cities
The workshop will be moderated by Sylvia Liuti from FORMA.Azione srl, who hosted our workshop on gender equality during the EAEA annual conference. EAEA member Dafni Kek will be speaking on the perspective of safe spaces.
We are delighted to co-organise the event with EfVET and EARLALL – European Association of Regional & Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning, bringing a strong regional approach to the question of safe spaces.

Breakfast & Learn: Community discussion on intergenerational learning, active citizenship and dialogue between generations
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07
On the occasion of the next Intergenerational Fairness Strategy, currently being co-designed by the European Commission, Ageing Well is organising a roundtable community discussion on the importance of intergenerational solidarity and how we can better create spaces for dialogue and learning between generations. We invite actors working on active ageing, the care sector, lifelong learning and labour-market integration to join us for this community discussion.
Agenda:
9:00-9:30 Arrival, Breakfast & informal hellos
9:30-10:15 Fishbowl session featuring three speakers, later open for community reflection. We are happy to have the following speakers:

Grandparents Pour le Climat
Duo for a Job
COFACE Families Europe

10:20-10:30 Q&A and final reflection activity
Venue: Commons Hub Brussels, Elinor Ostrom Room, Rue de la Madeleine 51, 1000 Bruxelles
Registration: https://forms.gle/tR8rVg4p1ms8t8NL9

Lifelong Learning across borders
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13 | Zoom
The European Association for the Education of Adults, the Coalition of Lifelong Learning Organizations, and the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education are delighted to host the webinar “Lifelong Learning Across Borders” on 12 November at 15.30 – 17.00 CET (9.30 – 11.00 EST).
Join us to explore how lifelong learning is perceived in the US and the EU, to discuss the role of frameworks in Europe, and to reflect on what connects and differentiates us in an increasingly challenging world for education.
The webinar will host four exceptional speakers:

Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik: inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame in 2024, Zvonka is a key figure in the European ALE landscape, with the role of National Coordinator for Slovenia’s Lifelong Learning Weeks at the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education.
Lauri Tuomi: CEO at the Finnish Lifelong Learning Association (KVS) and President of EAEA, through his leadership; throughout his career, Lauri has promoted innovation in adult learning, civic participation, and digital inclusion, while strengthening the voice of learners across Europe.
Judith Alamprese: Judith has dedicated her career to the pivotal role of research in the ALE field. Former principal scientist at Abt Associate, she’s a board member at COLLO, her research directs evaluations of programs integrating education and workforce development.
Marcie Boucouvalas: inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, Marcie is a distinguished scholar and leader in adult and continuing education whose contributions travel across the world. She is also Professor of Human Development and Adult Learning at Virginia Tech .

Reserve your spot now and make sure to mark the right time in your calendar!

Save the Date – RALExILA Final Conference
2025-12-03 - 2025-12-04
Save the Date – RALExILA Final Conference
Title: One Europe, Many Learners: Building the Foundations for ALE Registries and ILAs
Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Location: Pullman Brussels Center Midi Hotel, Pl. Victor Horta 1, 1060 Bruxelles, Belgium
Format: In-person, full-day policy conference
Languages: English
Description
The RALExILA Final Conference will bring together representatives from national ministries, European institutions, social partners, and lifelong learning stakeholders to explore the future of Adult Learning and Education (ALE) in Europe, with a specific focus on the development of national registries and their integration into Individual Learning Account (ILA) systems.
This high-level event will mark the culmination of the RALExILA project – a European initiative co-funded under Erasmus+ – which has supported Member States in developing transparent, accessible, and interoperable ALE registries. These registries are a key enabling factor for the effective and equitable implementation of ILAs, and for safeguarding the right to lifelong learning in practice.
The conference will provide a platform to:

Present the final results of the RALExILA project, including a common information model, quality assurance principles, and governance guidance for ALE registries;
Highlight lessons learned from national co-design processes and piloting activities across EU Member States;
Explore strategic connections between registries, ILAs, and national skills strategies;
Facilitate policy dialogue among decision-makers, experts, and providers on sustainable digital infrastructure for adult learning systems.

Context
As states prepare to operationalise ILAs and other forms of National Registries and further strengthen adult learning ecosystems, the availability of comprehensive ALE registries has become a foundational requirement. These systems contribute to:

Enhancing the visibility, transparency, and quality of learning opportunities;
Empowering learners through better access, guidance, and recognition;
Supporting policy coherence, data-driven governance, and social inclusion.

By offering tools and shared frameworks, the RALExILA project has responded to the call for more robust national infrastructures and has contributed to advancing learning rights through system innovation.
Practical Information
Register Here: One Europe, Many Learners: Building the Foundations for ALE Registries and ILAs – Fill out form
Agenda
Moderator: Viola Pinzi, Technical Advisor, European Association for the Education of Adults
9.30 – 10.00 – Welcome coffee and registration
10.00 – 10.15 – Challenges and opportunities for ALE in Europe
Raffaela Kihrer, Secretary General – European Association for the Education of Adults
10.15 – 10.35 – Keynote – In the jungle of strategies and instruments – Toward a future-ready equal access for adult education
Johnny Sung, Fellow, Centre for Skills, Knowledge, and Organisational Performance (SKOPE), University of Oxford and Thematic Expert on Individual Learning Accounts, for DG EMPL, European Commission
10.35 – 10.55 – Keynote – Individual Learning account and beyond – Funding instruments for Adult education in Europe
Patrycja Lipinska, Expert in Financing VET/adult learning – CEDEFOP
Mantas Sekmokas, Expert in Financing and policy monitoring – CEDEFOP
10.55-11.20 – Panel discussion – Questions and answers with keynote speakers
11.15 – 11.45 – Networking coffee and initiatives showcase
Project and initiatives will be invited to showcase their work during the breaks
11.45 – 13.00 – Prototyping with RALExiLA approach – Establishing National Adult Learning Registries for Individual Learning Accounts
Facilitators
Stefan Jahnke, Senior Research and Project Manager – Knowledge and Innovation Centre
Jasmina Policnik, Operations manager and ALE expert – Knowledge and Innovation Centre
13.00 – 14.00 Networking lunch and initiatives showcase
14.00 – 16.00 – Workshops sessions
WS1 – Quality assurance across sectors: toward an integrated approach for adult education between formal and non formal systems
Moderator: Maja Brkljacic, Head of the Research Centre, Algebra LAB
Contributors
Ricardo Espinoza, Head of Vocational Education and Training (VET), OECD Centre for Skills
WS2 – Interoperable information systems for education: quality of information and data-driven policy developments
Moderator: Stefan Janke, Senior Research and Project Manager – Knowledge and Innovation Centre
Contributors
Colin Tuck, Higher Education Policy Consultant – Knowledge and Innovation Centre
WS3 – Governance and policy coherence: whole system approach and multi-stakeholders collaboration
Moderator: Angeliki Giannakopoulou, Senior Policy Coordinator, – European Association for the Education of Adults
Contributors
Klara Engels-Perenyi, Policy officer – European Commission, DG Employment
Pauline Boivin, Project and Policy Manager, Lifelong Learning Platform
Norbert Jakus, Slovakia Alliance of Sectoral Councils
16.00 – 16.30 Networking coffee and initiatives showcase
16.30 – 17.30 Closing panel – Making sense: an integrated system for adult education
Moderator: Zvonka Pangerc-Pahernik, Head of Awareness Raising and Information Unit – Andragoški center Republike Slovenije (ACS)
Speakers
Eva Farkas, Professor Szeged University and ILA expert for Hungary
Klara Engels-Perenyi, Policy officer – European Commission, DG Employment
Colin Tuck, Higher Education Policy Consultant – Knowledge and Innovation Centre
Expert from private sector/SMEs – TBC
For more information
Please visit: https://ralexila.eu
Or contact: angeliki@eaea.org and viola.pinzi@eaea.org

Designing micro-credentials as inclusive learning pathways to foster transversal competences for migrant learners in an intersectional perspective
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-10 | La Maison de la francité, Rue Joseph II 18, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
This policy debate focuses on co-designing accessible, inclusive and flexible learning pathways, as micro-credential for non-formal education, to foster PSL and citizenship competences for migrant learners.
Agenda:
Panel discussion
The role of micro-credentials to support transversal competences and basic skills programmes for adult learners and vulnerable groups in an intersectionality perspective
Moderated by Viola Pinzi, European Association for the Education of Adults with
– Valentina Galli, Policy expert, SIRIUS Network
– Francesca Torlone, Professor, University of Florence and SALAM initiative
– Mojib Atal, PhD, Policy analyst, Migration Policy Group
Workshop 1
Bridging Gaps: holistic approaches to refugee inclusion in education – with Sara Sow Linares, SIRIUS Network
Workshop 2
Integrating inclusive learning and assessment methods in flexible learning pathways in an intersectionality perspective – with Maila Leoni, University of Bologna, and Cihan Koral, HASAT
After the event, participants are invited to join a networking lunch to continue the conversation!
This event is organised in collaboration between the European Association for the Education of Adults and SIRIUS Network and it receives financial support from the EU-funded PRISCILA project – https://www.priscilaproject.eu
To attend the event, please register here.

EU and Adult Learning - 30 years of partnership in policy and programmes
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-11
The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) and GO! (Gemeenschapsonderwijs) are delighted to invite you to this high-profile celebration, which will mark three decades of adult learning and education (ALE) in EU policy and 25 years since the launch of the Grundtvig programme. With keynote speeches by Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Member of cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu, and, Alan Smith, member of the team that created Erasmus and the first EU Coordinator of Grundtvig, we will initiate a discussion on the inspirations behind today’s Erasmus+ programme and the role of adult learning in it. We will build a bridge between the last 30 years and the future, beyond the current programme.
The event will bring together policy-makers, educators, learners and stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on achievements, showcase innovations and impacts on adult learning, and look to the future of adult learning as a driver of inclusion, democracy and resilience in Europe. High-level European decision-makers and other key stakeholders will join this reflection to present current and upcoming initiatives and discuss the future of adult learning and education.
Agenda & Registration is available at this link!

ENHANCE LEARNER VOICE: Building the road to participatory policy making in Adult Education
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-12 | EAEA, Rue Ravenstein 78/4 (BOZAR Offices), Brussels, 1000, Belgium
CONCEPT
This 4-hour workshop aims to bring together a diverse group of participants to explore how adult learners can actively shape policies that affect their education. Using the ENHANCE Workshop Methodology, the session guides participants through an experiential process—from setting the scene and building community to defining practices of learner voice and co-designing policy actions. Rooted in dialogue and international cooperation, the workshop aligns with the LLLWeek 2025, fostering cross-border exchange of participatory tools and approaches. Drawing from European experiences, the session highlights how a learner voice can serve as a bridge between grassroots realities and policymaking arenas. By the end of the workshop, participants will have co-created a shared roadmap identifying enablers, obstacles, and strategies for embedding learner participation in adult education governance. Their contributions will feed into broader European dialogues on inclusive policy design, reinforcing the principle that learners are not merely beneficiaries of education systems—but essential partners in shaping them.
Be sure to reserve your place as soon as possible, as seating is limited!
Agenda

Time
Module / Activity

09:30 – 10:00
Welcome to the ENHANCE ecosystem
Introducing the ENHANCE Roadmap for participatory policy making
Angeliki Giannakopoulou, Senior Policy and Projects Coordinator, EAEA

10:00 – 10:15
Setting the Scene: The example of learners’ movements in Serbia
Katarina Popovic, Secretary General of ICAE

10:15 – 11:00
Building a Voice -Forward Community
Mapping common goals and defining good practices of learners’ voice implementation using the ENHANCE Matrix
Roundtable discussion

11:00-11:30
Light Brunch

11:30 – 13:00
Designing our own Policy Roadmap and defining policy Re-Routes & Dead-Ends

13:00 – 13:30
Wrap-up and reflections
Alexandra Matthys, Education and Lifelong Learning Officer, SOLIDAR Foundation

About the organisers
EAEA, the European Association for the Education of Adults, is the voice of non-formal and informal adult education in Europe. EAEA is a transnational, non-profit association with 120 members in 43 countries. EAEA promotes the social inclusion aspects of the European Education Area, fostering adult learning and widening access and participation in formal and non-formal adult education for all, particularly for under-represented groups. EAEA’s vision is that of a learning Europe, where all adults can participate in learning, no matter what their personal or socio-economic background. EAEA supports the transformative power of non-formal learning in adulthood, as outlined in the Manifesto for Adult Learning in the 21st Century.
SOLIDAR Foundation is the learning hub of the SOLIDAR network, which unites over 50 civil society organisations from 26 countries (including 20 in the EU) to promote social justice through a just transition. Its work revolves around promoting lifelong learning as a means to foster social inclusion, active citizenship, and democratic participation. Its work spans key topics such as inclusive education, Global Citizenship Education, the recognition and validation of non-formal learning, and closing the digital divide.
