Annual Conference of the EBSN
Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times of Transformation
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17-18-19 June 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
EBSN in cooperation with the CLUNL – Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon.
From 17 to 19 June 2026, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) will bring policymakers, researchers, practitioners, educators and adult learning professionals together in Lisbon, Portugal for its Annual Conference 2026. Under the theme “Basic Skills for Life, Work and Democratic Participation in Times of Transformation”, the conference will explore how adult basic skills can help people navigate change, participate fully in society and build more secure futures.
Why Attend?
The conference will offer a space for exchange between policy, research and practice at a time when adult basic skills are rising higher on the European agenda. Through keynote contributions, interactive discussions and examples from across Europe, participants will engage with current challenges, promising responses and practical ideas for strengthening adults’ opportunities for life, work and democratic participation.
Explore current European perspectives on adult basic skills policy
Learn from practices and initiatives that support adults in real-life contexts
Engage with ideas that connect inclusion, work, learning and democratic participation
Exchange views with peers from across sectors, countries and professional backgrounds
Wednesday Opening Programme:
Networking and Exchange of Good Practices
Ahead of the General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon, participants will be able to join an additional morning programme focused on networking, exchange and peer learning. This part of the event is designed to create space for participants to connect, share experiences and discuss inspiring practices and initiatives relevant to adult basic skills.
We are also exploring the possibility of including a local visit to a relevant initiative or project in Lisbon. Further details on the exact format of the Wednesday morning programme will be confirmed soon.
The programme is expected to begin at around 10:00 on Wednesday, 17 June, and lunch will be included for participants joining this part of the event.
A Conference for Exchange, Learning and Collaboration
The EBSN Annual Conference 2026 will offer a collaborative space for learning, dialogue and exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to:
engage with current European debates on adult basic skills
learn from policy, practice and research across countries
discover promising approaches and initiatives
exchange ideas with peers from different sectors and backgrounds
build new professional connections and potential collaborations
European exchange
Policy, practice and research
3 days in Lisbon
Registration is now open
Participants can now register for the EBSN Annual Conference 2026. The programme will continue to be updated as further details are confirmed.
Time & Venue
17-18-19 June 2026
Lisbon, Portugal
Hosted in cooperation with the CLUNL – Research Center for Linguistics at NOVA University Lisbon.
Colégio Almada Negreiros
Programme information
The conference programme is currently being finalised. More details on sessions, speakers and the Wednesday opening programme will be shared soon.
Participation fee
Registration is available for both the full 3-day programme and the 2-day conference. The applicable fee depends on the selected participation type and membership status.
The full 3-day participation fee includes:
- digital conference pack (programme and list of participants),
- access to the Wednesday opening programme, the General Assembly and all conference sessions,
- three lunches,
- coffee and snack breaks,
- one conference dinner on 18 June 2026.
The 2-day participation fee includes:
- digital conference pack (programme and list of participants),
- access to all conference sessions on Thursday and Friday,
- two lunches,
- coffee and snack breaks,
- one conference dinner on 18 June 2026.
The fee does not include other meals, travel costs or accommodation.
Following registration, participants will receive an invoice by email. Please ensure that the full invoiced amount is transferred; any transfer costs must be covered by the participant.
3 day
EBSN members,
preliminary members and accepted presenters
representing non-member organizations
2 day
EBSN members,
preliminary members and accepted presenters
representing non-member organizations
For Cancellation Policy please see the General Terms and Conditions
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Practical information for participants
Here you can find out more information on travel to the venue of the event and other useful information.
Practical information for participants will be available here soon. This section will include useful details on the conference venue, accommodation, travel and other information to help you plan your visit to Lisbon.
Organizers
We look forward to welcoming you to Lisbon for three days of inspiring discussions, hands-on learning, and collaborative exchange. Save the date, and be part of shaping the future of adult basic skills policies and practices in Europe!
To spread the news of the work we are creating together, feel free to share your experiences on social media and use the #EBSN #EBSN2026 #EBSNconference hashtags and tag @EBSN.
For more technical and practical information about the conference, please get in touch with us through e-mail: secretariat@basicskills.eu.
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