From Evidence to Action: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for Tackling Inequalities
Brussels, Belgium | June 18–20, 2025
The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) is delighted to announce the Call for Contributions for its Annual Conference 2025. This year’s event will focus on how PIAAC 2023 results can drive evidence-based policies and initiatives to tackle inequalities in education, employment, digital inclusion, and health.
Call for Contributions
We invite policymakers, researchers, experts, and practitioners to submit proposals addressing one of the following themes:
- PIAAC 2023 Insights – Using survey results to shape adult basic skills policies.
- Policy Innovations – Strategies for reducing inequalities and fostering inclusion.
- National, Regional & Local Action Plans – Best practices and policy implementation.
- Embedding Basic Skills in Broader Frameworks – Links to employment, health, and digital policies.
- Inclusive Strategies for Vulnerable Groups – Addressing barriers to learning.
- Innovative Teaching & Guidance Practices – Digital tools, microcredentials & assessment.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships across education and employment.
Contribution Formats
- Plenary Session (15 min + Q&A) – High-level presentations on topics of relevance to European policies.
- Parallel Session (15 min + discussion) – Workshop-style, interactive sessions feeding into policy recommendations.
- Marketplace Exhibition – Hands-on presentations of innovative tools and methods.
Deadline Extended – Call for Contributions
The deadline for submitting proposals for contributions to the EBSN Annual Conference 2025 has been extended to 24 March 2025. This additional time offers an excellent opportunity to further develop high-quality proposals aligned with the conference theme. We warmly encourage all interested contributors to take advantage of the extended timeline and share their insights.
Important Dates & Submission
Submission Deadline: March 17, 2025- Extended deadline for submission: 31 March 2025
- Acceptance Notification: Mid-April 2025
Join us in Brussels and help shape the future of adult learning!
Submit your proposal via the online template
For inquiries: secretariat@basicskills.eu
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