23 September 2021 in Graz, Austria
EUROSKILLS 2021 CONFERENCE
FUTURE OF SKILLS
Messecongress Graz
EuroSkills 2021 is accompanied by a first-class specialist programme.
Various regional, national and European event formats – conferences, meetings, seminars, sessions, lectures and partner programme contributions – will illuminate the core topic “FUTURE OF SKILLS” from different perspectives.
On the first day of the competition, the official EUROSKILLS 2021 CONFERENCE will take place as a congress at a European level. The EUROSKILLS 2021 CONFERENCE is aiming to provide a unique platform for bi- and multilateral networking, mutual exchange and knowledge transfer on the topic “FUTURE OF SKILLS”. Taking into account the existing and future needs of industry, business and educational institutions, it is intended to provide fundamental impulses for the development of new, future-oriented educational and economic policy approaches and to show ways and possible solutions for an economically strong Europe of tomorrow.
Full day conference
300+ participants from Europe
Formats: Plenary lectures, impulse speeches, discussions, panels
Conference language: English
Download the complete Future of Skills – Conference Brochure!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHAT TO EXPECT
The EuroSkills 2021 Conference attracts a European-wide audience from the fields of education, politics and business. It is adressed in particular to decision-makers and specialists from public administration in the field of vocational training and employment, educational institutions, businesses and associations.
Participants shall be
Representatives of local, regional and international educational organizations and associations
Delegates from national and international ministries
International experts in the vocational education field
HR managers and decision makers from diverse industries
Media representatives
Take a look at the three focused tracks that build the conference.
Focus Topics and Tracks
The thematic focus is on the present and, above all, the future of vocational education and training as well as the skills, qualifications and competences needed in Europe.
Focus Topic 1 – Vocational and Educational Training
Ideal versus Reality. Set for the Future: How to Adjust Vocational Education and Training to Future RequirementsFocus Topic 2 – Talent Economics and Generation Next
Talent Economics: How Generation Z and Changing Skill Needs Affect and Transform Economies and Businesses presented by WIFI
Focus Topic 3 – The Role of Skills and Competitions in Building Blocks for the Future
How Can Skill Competitions Support National Educational and Training Systems?
CONFERENCE TICKETS
Conference Ticket: EUR 350,00 excl. VAT
Live Stream Conference Ticket: EUR 90,00 excl. VAT
Refund guarantee for safe bookings: In case of cancellation of the Conference because of COVID-19, full ticket prices will be refunded.
Conference Schedule
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
(1) ©Gerd Leonhard (2) ©Perttu Pölönen (3) ©NATO (4) ©Friedrich Beisser (5) no credit (6) no credit (7) ©Doka Austria (8) ©WKÖ/SkillsAustria (9) ©FH Technikum Wien (10) ©BMBWF/Lusser (11) no credits (12) ©Erik Heß (13) ©BMWD (14) no credit (15) ©Christoph Steinbauer (16) © WKÖ/Marek Knopp (17) © Klemens Horvath (18) ©WorldSkills Poland (19) ©WorldSkills International (20) ©OECD (21) ©European Commission (22) ©European Commission (23) ©BKA, Andy Wenzel (24) no credit (25) ©fotogarage (26) ©KK (27) ©Andreas Steinle (28) ©BIBB (29) ©Stefano Tirati (30) ©VIAA (31) no credit (32) ©Journal News Anchor DWtv
Aims and Goals
For any European country, the promotion of excellence in the development of skills and competences by enhancing the status and quality of vocational education and training is crucial, as economies face severe challenges in that field.
The EuroSkills 2021 Conference will not only raise awareness of the importance of high-quality vocational education and training for Europe, and of the need for highly trained and skilled workforces in Europe, but it intends to stimulate ideas by discussing challenges and opportunities, developing strategies and delivering possible solutions for economies, educational associations and companies.
THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Highlights the relevance of vocational training for companies, organizations and whole economies
Focusses actual, relevant core topics on how to better respond to future requirements in the field of VET
Helps sharing expertise and strengthening vocational education and «good practice» on an international level
Discusses and presents presenting models to meet the future needs of economies and companies
Showcases and focusses future job and skills required
Delivers impulses for the development of new ideas and solutions by showcasing skills competitions as support of developing national educational and training systems
