We are pleased to announce that the Call for Contributions for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026 is now open.
The conference will take place 17–19 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted in cooperation with the Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon (CLUNL).
Under the theme “Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times of Transformation”, the conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from across Europe who are working to strengthen adult basic skills systems and practices.
The EBSN Annual Conference has become a key European platform for dialogue and exchange in the field of adult basic skills. The 2026 edition will focus on how literacy, numeracy, digital and transversal skills contribute to social inclusion, labour market participation and active democratic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Submit your proposal
EBSN warmly invites experts, practitioners and organisations working in the field of adult learning and basic skills to submit proposals for contributions to the conference programme.
Proposals may include:
- Presentations of research or policy developments
- Innovative practices and project results
- Interactive workshop sessions
- Tools, methods or initiatives supporting adult learners
The Programme Committee will review all submissions and select contributions that reflect diverse perspectives and support dialogue between policy, research and practice.
Participation in the conference offers an opportunity to:
- share experiences and expertise with an international audience,
- highlight innovative initiatives and research,
- contribute to shaping future approaches to adult basic skills in Europe.
Learn more and apply
Detailed information about the call, contribution formats and submission guidelines is available on the conference website.
Read the full Call for Contributions and submit your proposal