International exchange
EAAL National Coordinators’ meetings, PLAs and other events
In 2024:
- 19 November 2024, online, seventh meeting of the EYS National Coordinators
- 7–8 November 2024, Florence, Italy, ‘Revitalising Adult Continuing Education for Positive Social Changes and Personal Fulfilment’ Conference, Working Group 10: Collaboration and stakeholder involvement for adult learning and education, and Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony
- 10 and 11 September 2024, Budapest, Hungary, Joint EAAL and EPALE webinar on innovative learning environments
- 10–13 June 2024, Helsinki, Finland, EAEA Annual Conference Transforming Lives, Communities and Society
- 30 April 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, Closing event ‘European Year of Skills – What Comes Next?’
- 29 April 2024, Brussels, Belgium, sixth meeting of the EYS National Coordinators, including field trips to three innovative education and training centres in and around Brussels
- 28 March 2024, online, Enhancing informal learning and learning culture, conference by the EYS NC from the Netherlands
- 26 February 2024, online, Expert meeting on Skills-first approaches: how can they help with skills and labour market shortages, and what is needed for their implementation
- 20 February 2024, Brussels, Belgium, fifth meeting of the EYS National Coordinators
- 6–7 February 2024, online, The Fifth Policy Learning Forum on upskilling pathways: a vision for the future organised by Cedefop and the European Economic and Social Committee
In 2023:
- 7 December, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Step Forward E+ project meeting (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on EAAL and EYS).
- 29 November, Brussels, Belgium, fourth meeting of EYS National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 9 and 10 November, Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegowina, EPALE regional conference with the title European Year of Skills (Ana Peklenik, Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on EYS).
- 25 October, Ljubljana, Slovenia, study visit of the Macedonian Centre for VET (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on EAAL and EYS).
- 6 October, Brussels, Belgium, second meeting of EAAL National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on EYS).
- 29 September, online, third meeting of EYS National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 7 September, Valetta, Malta, SkillScape Malta conference (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 26 and 27 June, online, The European Alliance for Apprenticeships event, (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 8 June, Brussels, Belgium, and 9 June, online, Making Skills Count conference(Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 7 June, Brussels, Belgium, second meeting of EYS National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on communication efferts for the popularisation of EYS).
- 25 May, online, presentation by EC on The Pact for Skills (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 19 May, online, presentation of EYS at the EBSN Cafe event (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 9 May, online, European Year of Skills Festival – Skills for You; EYS opening event at EU level (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 24 March, online, first meeting of EYS National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 15 March, Leuven, Belgium, PLA on learning communities and innovative learning spaces; see agenda (Eva Mermolja, Ajdovščina AEC; Darijan Novak and Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik, all with presentations).
- 14 March, Leuven, Belgium, First meeting of EAAL National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with presentation on EYS).
In 2022:
- 7 July, Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, CEDEFOP meeting Strengthening skills governance in Slovenia to navigate change and manage (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 28 June, online, Meeting of EAAL National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik).
- 17 March, Bratislava, Slovakia, EPALE conference Slovakia: How to motivate adults to learn throughout life? (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik with the presentation titled Awareness-raising, outreach and motivation – the path to a culture of lifelong learning; see blog in EPALE.
- 4 Februray, online, Consultation webinar on Upskilling Pathways with the PES network and EAAL National Coordinators (Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik); see article in EAAL e-bulletin (English).
In 2021:
- 2&3 December, 2021 EPALE Ambassadors Conference, EPALE CSS (1 participant).
- 22&23 November, 2021 EPALE Regional Conference: Improving adult digital competences for better access to learning opportunities, EPALE NSS Serbia in cooperation with NSSs of the SEE region (3 participants).
- 28 October, 2021 EBSN Annual Conference: Innovation for Resilience – New Approaches to Basic Skills Provision in the Post-COVID Era, EBSN (1 participant).
- 12&13 October, 2021 EPALE Community Conference: The role of adult learning in ensuring inclusive change, EPALE CSS (2 participants).
- 21&22 September, Fourth PLA on the theme ‘Flexible Adult Education Provision’, hosted by national coordinators and other representatives from NO (leading), LT, BE, FI, GR and LU (2 participants).
- 8&9 September, Slovenian EU Presidency conference ‘Adult Learning – The Resilient Response to Future Challenges. Paving the way to CONFINTEA VII in 2022‘, Working group of the Slovenian Presidency at the MESS (about 30 Slovenian participants).
- 26&27 May, Third PLA on the theme ‘Staff Capacity and Development in Adult Learning’ hosted by national coordinators and other representatives from DK (leading), AT, EE, HR, IE, MT and SE (3 participants).
- 10 March, Conference on Adult Learning, Developing Paths for Multigenerational Learning, Portuguese Presidency event/EAAL Portugal (2 participants 1 active).
- 4&5 March, Second PLA event on the theme ‘Adult Learning facing Digital revolution’ hosted by national coordinators and other representatives from BE (leading), FR, CY, DE, FR, ME, NL (3 participants).
- 3 February, virtual Meeting of EAAL national coordinators, EC (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik, SIAE; Mateja Robič and Ema Perme, MESS)
- 22 January, virtual event Public consultation: Enhancing Guidance Practices in Adult Learning, EAAL NC Malta (active participation by Tanja Vilič Klenovšek)
- 19 January, virtual Study Visit Slovenia Support to design Lifelong Learning Strategy in Cyprus – REFORM/GA2020/012, EAAL NC Cyprus (active participation by Peter Beltram)
In 2020:
- 10&11 December, More Bildung for Adult Education – Towards a holistic understanding of ALE (adult learning and education) in the 21st Century; virtual expert conference by DVV International/EAEA/VHS Bonn/EAAL Germany (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
- 2&3 December, virtual EPALE NSS Conference 2020, EPALE CSS and EC (active participation by Nevenka Kocijančič and Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
- 17 November, virtual Impact Forum: A Right to Lifelong Learning, EAAL NC UK – Wales and Scotland’s Learning Partnership (active participation by Peter Beltram)
- 2–4 November, virtual 2020 EBSN Annual Conference, EBSN (active participation by Estera Možina)
- 15 October, virtual Meeting of EAAL national coordinators, EC (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
- 6–8 October, virtual 2020 EPALE Community Conference: Shaping the future of Adult Learning in Europe, EPALE CSS and EC (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
- 15 and 16 September, First PLA event on the theme ‘Reaching out to specific groups: what tools, partners, financing?’ (online, organised by SIAE)
- 19 May, How can we improve adult basic skills in Europe? virtual seminar by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture (EAAL NC Finland) and the Nordic Network for Adult Learning and meeting of national coordinators (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
- 4-5 February, Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (Brussels, Belgium), EC and EACEA (active participation by Zvonka Pangerc Pahernik)
In 2019:
- 2019 UK EPALE and EAAL Conference ‘Upskilling Pathways: Implications for the Adult Learning Workforce’ (23 October, London, United Kingdom); more >>
- 2019 European Vocational Skills Week (EVSW) (15–18 October, Helsinki, Finland); more >>
- PLA on the topic Flexible learning: How to make it work? (14–15 October, Helsinki, Finland); more >>
- 2019 EPALE Conference (1–2 October, Warsaw, Poland); more >>
- 2019 Regional EPALE Conference (24 and 25 September, Laško, Slovenia); more >>
- PLA on the topic Awareness raising and guidance (3–5 April, Luxembourg); more >>
- The international conference Adult Education in Regions of Slovakia (14 and 15 March, Sveti Jur near Bratislava, Slovakia); more>>
- PLA on the topic Coordination and cooperation around basic skills (25–26 February, The Hague, The Netherlands); more >>
- The 2019 Forum on the Future of Learning (24 January, Brussels, Belgium); more >>
In 2018:
- PLA on the topic Skills assessment and validation of non-formal and informal learning (4–5 December, Bonn, Germany); more >>
- The 2018 European Vocational Skills Week (EVSW) (5–9 November, Vienna, Austria); more >>
- The 2018 EPALE Conference (15–16 October, Budapest, Hungary); more >>
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (18-19 September, Brussels, Belgium)
- The 2018 EBSN Annual Conference (7–8 June, Berlin, Germany); more >>
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (13-14 March, Brussels, Belgium)
- The 2018 Regional EPALE Conference (5–7 March, Budva, Montenegro); more >>
In 2017:
- Builiding bridges in Adult Education 2017 (25-26 October, Skopje, Macedonia); more >>
- Final Croatian EAAL conference (16 October, Zagreb, Croatia); more >>
- 2017 EAAL closing event (3-4 October, Ajdovščina, Slovenia); more >>
- Study visit by the Italian national coordinator (12-14 June, Ljubljana and Velenje, Slovenia); programme
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (15-16 March, Brussels, Belgium)
- Study visit of Slovenian delegation to Ireland (6-10 March, Dublin and Limerick, Ireland); programme
- EAEA initiative 2017: The Year of Adult Learning in Europe (all year long); more >>
In 2016:
- ‘Adult Skills: Empowering people’ conference (6-7 December, Brussels, Belgium); more >>
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (22-23 September, Brussels, Belgium)
- 2016 EAAL closing event (2-3 June, Ljubljana, Slovenia); more >> and here.
- 4th International Andragogical Symposium (18-20 April, Makarska, Croatia); more >>
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (7-8 April, Brussels, Belgium)
- EAEA Executive Board meeting (18-19 February, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
In 2015:
- Non-formal meeting of EAAL national coordinators from the SEE region (8 December, Ljubljana, Slovenia); more >>
- Meeting of EAAL national coordinators (12-13 November, Brussels, Belgium) – ‘kick-off’ meeting for the third project phase; more >>
- Impact forum (30 September, Wales, Cardiff, UK), more >>
- Peer Learning Activity on the ‘Use of Digital Media in Basic Skills Education’ (23-24 September, Bonn, Germany), more >>
- Closing conference of the NC in UK (11 September, London, UK), more >>
- Thematic meeting ‘Upskilling unemployed adults’ (25 June, Brussels, Belgium), more >>
- Closing conference of the NC in Bosnia and Herzegovina (24 April, Banja Luka, B&H), more >>
- Meeting of national coordinators (23 and 24 March 2015, Brussels, Belgium), more >>
In 2014:
- Meeting of national coordinators, Brussels, 2 December 2014 – ‘kick-off’ meeting for the second project phase
- Final EAAL conference in Estonia, 26 June 2014; more >>
- Seminar of the Danish Adult Education Association, 20 June 2014; more >>
- Seminar on validation of non-formal learning, The Hague, 21-23 May 2014; more >>
- Conference ‘International Learning Times’, Edinbourgh, 12-14 May 2014;
- Meeting of national coordinators, Brussels, 3 April 2014; more >>
In 2013:
- Conference ‘Equipping Adults for 21st Century – Joining Forces for Action on Skills and Competences’, Vilnius, 9-10 December 2013; more >>
- Mid-term meeting, Brussels, 7 November 2013
- Meeting of national coordinators, Brussels, 6 March 2013; more >>
In 2012:
- Conference ‘One step up in later life’, Brussels, 19-21 November 2012
- ‘Kick-off’ meeting of national coordinators, Brussels, 23 October 2012
- First meeting of national coordinators and ‘One step up – EAAL launch conference’, 27-28 February 2012
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