09:00

Registration and Coffee

09:30

Welcome – European Basic Skills Network and Local Partners

June 19th
Thursday
09:40

Advancing Lifelong Learning and Adult Basic Skills for an Inclusive Europe: A Flemish Policy Perspective

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Natalie Verstraete Head of Lifelong Learning division, Flemish Ministry of Education and Training

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June 19th
Thursday
10:00

PIAAC Results and Flanders

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Bram De Wever Professor, Ghent University (UGent) and Promotor of PIAAC in Flanders

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June 19th
Thursday
10:20

Reflection and Q&A: Flemish Policy and PIAAC Insights

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Natalie Verstraete Head of Lifelong Learning division, Flemish Ministry of Education and Training

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June 19th
Thursday
10:30

Adult Skills and Inequality: Insights from PIAAC to Shape Inclusive Policies

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OECD High-Level Representative

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10:50

Coffee break & Market Place

June 19th
Thursday
11:20

Parallel Sessions Round 1

Parallel Session R1.1

Implementing Upskilling Pathways: Coordinating National and Regional Strategies

Parallel Session R1.2:

Designing Learning Pathways for Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups

Parallel Session R1.3:

Gamification, Family Engagement, and Digital Learning Innovations

Parallel Session R1.4:

Empowering Adult Learners through Language Skills: Innovations and Practices

Track 1: Building Policies and Systems for Upskilling Pathways

Parallel Session R1.1:
Implementing Upskilling Pathways: Coordinating National and Regional Strategies

Ireland’s Adult Literacy for Life Strategy: Adapting to the changing context of adult literacy

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Colleen Dube National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

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Yvonne McKenna Adult Literacy for Life Office, SOLAS (IRL)

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Literacy skills of Flemish adults: policy proposals by the Flemish Education Council

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Ewoud De Sadeleer Vlaamse Onderwijsraad (Flemish Education Council) (BE)

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Joke Drijkoningen Vlaamse Onderwijsraad (Flemish Education Council) (BE)

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The role of the National Coordinator for Adult Learning in upskilling the basic skills of low skilled adult

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Maria Kapniari Hellenic Open University (EU)

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Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

Parallel Session R1.2:
Designing Learning Pathways for Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups

"Co-creating digital bibliotherapy: designing effective and inclusive wellbeing interventions"

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Sam Duncan UCL (UK)

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Colleen Dube & Yvonne McKenna National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

Vulnerable Subgroups Revisited: Financial Practices of Adults in strained economic situations

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Klaus Buddeberg University of Hamburg (DE)

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Bringing Vision to Life: The Reflection Tool of Ligo

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Sulotta Soren De Clercq Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)

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Fien Vanden Bussch Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)

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Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

Parallel Session R1.3:
Gamification, Family Engagement, and Digital Learning Innovations

Innovative practice - gamification and basic skills

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Johanni Larjanko Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning / NLL (FI)

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Family literacy courses ‘Mijn kind gaat naar school, ik ook’ ('My child goes to school, and so do I')

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Lies Vanobbergen Ligo Brusselleer (BE)

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Ine Meersman Ligo Brusselleer (BE)

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Hybrid learning for low literate language learners

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Bert Aerts Ligo Antwerpen (BE)

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Colleen Dube & Yvonne McKenna National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

Parallel Session R1.4:
Empowering Adult Learners through Language Skills: Innovations and Practices

Reimagining Language Learning for Migrants

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Alex Stevenson National Learning and Work Institute (UK)

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Beyond the classroom: Using reflection to support LESLLA learners in formal and informal contexts

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Fien De Malsche Center for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)

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Colleen Dube & Yvonne McKenna National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

Annelies Jehoul Center for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)

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Workplace Literacy Coaching in Brussels

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Ward Sulmont Ligo Brusselleer (BE)

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12:50

Lunch

14:50

Towards a Union of Skills: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe

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Representative of the European Commission

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June 19th
Thursday
14:20

Panel Discussion

New Directions for Adult Skills: Perspectives on the Union of Skills and the Action Plan on Basic Skills

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EU Commission representative (tbc)

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Daiana Huber CPIP Romania, EBSN Executive Committee

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Raffaella Kircher Secretary General, European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) (tbc)

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David Mekkaoui CEO, ALL Digital (tbc)

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National level policy making body EBSN member or host country

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Sam Duncan Institute of Education, University College London (tbc)

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15:15

Coffee break & Market Place

June 19th
Thursday
15:45

Parallel Sessions Round 2

Parallel Session R2.1

Impact Policies and Local Collaboration

Parallel Session R2.2:

Inclusive Learning Pathways and Tailored Methodologies

Parallel Session R2.3:

Immersive Learning in Action: Training Soft Skills with VR and AI

Parallel Session R2.4:

Evaluating Impact: Advancing Adult Basic Skills through Evidence-Based Practices

Track 1: Building Policies and Systems for Upskilling Pathways

Parallel Session R2.1:
Impact Policies and Local Collaboration

Making plans to increase basic skills in Brussels

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Ludwig Willaert Ligo Brusselleer (BE)

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Ligo's impact policy

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Joke Drijkoningen Ligo, Centres of Adult Basic Education (BE)

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Barbara Sproelants Ligo, Centres of Adult Basic Education (BE)

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Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

Parallel Session R2.2:
Inclusive Learning Pathways and Tailored Methodologies

Co-Designing Learning Behind Bars: LiberateSkills Pact Upskills Correctional Staff through Learner-Led Outcomes & Ecosystem-Authored Micro-Credentials

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Daiana Huber CPIP (RO)

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Ana David Innovative Prison Systems (PT)

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From learning questions to classroom success: a flexible, student-centered method for teaching Dutch as L2

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Sulotta Soren De Clercq & Leontien Flussie Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)

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Colleen Dube & Yvonne McKenna National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

Parallel Session R2.3:
Immersive Learning in Action: Training Soft Skills with VR and AI

Training Soft Skills and Action Competencies in Virtual Reality (VR) Environments

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Roy Franke EB Zürich (CH)

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Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

Parallel Session R2.4:
Evaluating Impact: Advancing Adult Basic Skills through Evidence-Based Practices

Workplace Learning Programmes for Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy: Fit for Purpose?

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Anne Reardon-James Cardiff University (UK)

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Impact beyond numbers. Towards a methodology for impact evaluation of adult basic skills programs

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Mariet Schiepers Centre for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)

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Helena Van Nuffe Centre for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)

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17:00

End of Day 1: Practical Announcements for Dinner & Day 2

19:00

Conference dinner

08:45

Coffee & informal conversations

June 20th
Thursday
09:00

RESCALE: Reskill Employees by Stimulating Connection between Actors of Labor market & Education

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Prof. Dr. Maurice de Greef Chairholder, UNESCO Chair on Adult Education, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)

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June 20th
Thursday
09:20

Parallel Sessions Round 3

Parallel Session R3.1

Evaluating What Works: Evidence-Based Approaches to National Upskilling Models

Parallel Session R3.2:

Empowering Women and Immigrants through Literacy and Upskilling

Parallel Session R3.3:

AI-Enhanced Learning Environments for Skills Development

Parallel Session R3.4:

Interpreting PIAAC: Discourse, Awareness and Policy Influence

Track 1: Building Policies and Systems for Upskilling Pathways

Parallel Session R3.1:
Evaluating What Works: Evidence-Based Approaches to National Upskilling Models

Using Evidence-based Approaches for Upskilling and Reskilling Adult Skills Learners

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Judith Alamprese Alamprese and Associates (USA)

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Upskilling and reskilling strategies for unemployed adults: Some insights from the GOL Programme in Italy

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Chiara Biasin University of Padova (IT)

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Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

Parallel Session R3.2:
Empowering Women and Immigrants through Literacy and Upskilling

MOVE UP - Leveraging Gender Equality through Upskilling Pathways

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Sylvia Liuti FORMA.Azione srl (IT)

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Colleen Dube & Yvonne McKenna National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)

Viola Pinz European Association for the Education of Adults (BE)

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Further Education, Parenthood and Immigrant Women: Identified Skill Gaps in PIAAC and Practical Solutions from Basic Education Pathways Project ‘Grundbildunspfade’ in Germany

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Nate Breznau German Institute for Adult Education - Leibniz Center for Lifelong Learning (DE)

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Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

Parallel Session R3.3:
AI-Enhanced Learning Environments for Skills Development

iRead4Skills: Enhancing Literacy through Intelligent Tools

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Raquel Amaro Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, NOVA University Lisbon (PT)

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Adaptive Learning Systems with AI: Designing Intelligent Tutoring for Individualized Education

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Roy Franke EB Zürich (CH)

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Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

Parallel Session R3.4:
Interpreting PIAAC: Discourse, Awareness and Policy Influence

What's the problem represented to be? Media coverage of PIAAC (MEDIAAC)

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Anke Grotlüschen University of Hamburg (DE)

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Nordic-Baltic PIAAC network: Promoting Skills Data for Policy Impact

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Antra Carlsen Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NVL) (DK)

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10:30

Coffee break & Market Place

June 20th
Thursday
11:00

Panel Discussion

From Insights to Action: Reflections from the Parallel Sessions

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Judy Alamprese (tbc) Track 1: Building Policies & Systems for Upskilling Pathways

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Sam Duncan (tbc) Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

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Damian Fäh (tbc) Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

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Alex Stevenson (tbc) Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

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Moderator: Zoltán Várkonyi Secretary General, European Basic Skills Network (Hungary)

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June 20th
Thursday
11:45

Workshop: Action Planning - Translating Conference Insights into Future Strategies

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Prof. Dr. Maurice de Greef Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)

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EBSN Executive Committee

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June 20th
Thursday
12:45

Closing Session: Summary of Key Messages and Follow-up Initiatives

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Zoltán Várkonyi Secretary General, European, EBSN Secretariat

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13:00

Lunch & Farewell

Day 1

Day 2

Day 1

19 June 2025

Speakers

Zoltán Várkonyi

Zoltán Várkonyi

Zoltán Várkonyi

Zoltán Várkonyi

Zoltán Várkonyi

Advancing Lifelong Learning and Adult Basic Skills for an Inclusive Europe: A Flemish Policy Perspective

<strong>Natalie Verstraete</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Head of Lifelong Learning division, Flemish Ministry of Education and Training</em>

PIAAC Results and Flanders

<strong>Bram De Wever</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Professor, Ghent University (UGent) and Promotor of PIAAC in Flanders</em>

Reflection and Q&A: Flemish Policy and PIAAC Insights

<strong>Natalie Verstraete</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Head of Lifelong Learning division, Flemish Ministry of Education and Training</em>

Adult Skills and Inequality: Insights from PIAAC to Shape Inclusive Policies

<strong>OECD</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">High-Level Representative</em>

Track 1: Building Policies and Systems for Upskilling Pathways

Ireland’s Adult Literacy for Life Strategy: Adapting to the changing context of adult literacy

<strong>Colleen Dube</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">National Adult Literacy Agency (IRL)</em>

<strong>Yvonne McKenna</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Adult Literacy for Life Office, SOLAS (IRL)</em>

Literacy skills of Flemish adults: policy proposals by the Flemish Education Council

<strong>Ewoud De Sadeleer</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Vlaamse Onderwijsraad (Flemish Education Council) (BE)</em>

<strong>Joke Drijkoningen</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Vlaamse Onderwijsraad (Flemish Education Council) (BE)</em>

The role of the National Coordinator for Adult Learning in upskilling the basic skills of low skilled adult

<strong>Maria Kapniari</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Hellenic Open University (EU)</em>

Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

"Co-creating digital bibliotherapy: designing effective and inclusive wellbeing interventions"

<strong>Sam Duncan</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">UCL (UK)</em>

Vulnerable Subgroups Revisited: Financial Practices of Adults in strained economic situations

<strong>Klaus Buddeberg</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">University of Hamburg (DE)</em>

Bringing Vision to Life: The Reflection Tool of Ligo

<strong>Sulotta Soren De Clercq </strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)</em>

<strong>Fien Vanden Bussch</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)</em>

Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

Innovative practice - gamification and basic skills

<strong>Johanni Larjanko</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning / NLL (FI)</em>

Family literacy courses ‘Mijn kind gaat naar school, ik ook’ ('My child goes to school, and so do I')

<strong>Lies Vanobbergen</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo Brusselleer (BE)</em>

<strong>Ine Meersman</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo Brusselleer (BE)</em>

Hybrid learning for low literate language learners

<strong>Bert Aerts</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo Antwerpen (BE)</em>

Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

Reimagining Language Learning for Migrants

<strong>Alex Stevenson</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">National Learning and Work Institute (UK)</em>

Beyond the classroom: Using reflection to support LESLLA learners in formal and informal contexts

<strong>Fien De Malsche</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Center for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)</em>

<strong>Annelies Jehoul</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Center for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)</em>

Workplace Literacy Coaching in Brussels

<strong>Ward Sulmont</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo Brusselleer (BE)</em>

Towards a Union of Skills: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for an Inclusive and Competitive Europe

<strong>Representative of the European Commission</strong>

New Directions for Adult Skills: Perspectives on the Union of Skills and the Action Plan on Basic Skills

<strong>EU Commission</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">representative (tbc)</em>

<strong>Daiana Huber</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">CPIP Romania, EBSN Executive Committee</em>

<strong>Raffaella Kircher</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Secretary General, European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) (tbc)</em>

<strong>David Mekkaoui</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">CEO, ALL Digital (tbc)</em>

<strong>National level </strong><br /><em class="subtitle">policy making body EBSN member or host country</em>

<strong>Sam Duncan</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Institute of Education, University College London (tbc)</em>

Track 1: Building Policies and Systems for Upskilling Pathways

Making plans to increase basic skills in Brussels

<strong>Ludwig Willaert</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo Brusselleer (BE)</em>

Ligo's impact policy

<strong>Joke Drijkoningen</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo, Centres of Adult Basic Education (BE)</em>

<strong>Barbara Sproelants</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo, Centres of Adult Basic Education (BE)</em>

Track 2: Inclusive Approaches for Vulnerable Groups

Co-Designing Learning Behind Bars: LiberateSkills Pact Upskills Correctional Staff through Learner-Led Outcomes & Ecosystem-Authored Micro-Credentials

<strong>Daiana Huber</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">CPIP (RO)</em>

<strong>Ana David</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Innovative Prison Systems (PT)</em>

From learning questions to classroom success: a flexible, student-centered method for teaching Dutch as L2

<strong>Sulotta Soren De Clercq & Leontien Flussie</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Ligo, Centra voor Basiseducatie (BE)</em>

Track 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Solutions

Training Soft Skills and Action Competencies in Virtual Reality (VR) Environments

<strong>Roy Franke</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">EB Zürich (CH)</em>

Track 4: Data, Evidence, and Communication

Workplace Learning Programmes for Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy: Fit for Purpose?

<strong>Anne Reardon-James</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Cardiff University (UK)</em>

Impact beyond numbers. Towards a methodology for impact evaluation of adult basic skills programs

<strong>Mariet Schiepers</strong><br /><em class="subtitle">Centre for Language and Education (KU Leuven) (BE)</em>