Event agenda

Arrival Day

Arrival & Check-in

Welcome Networking Reception

Kick off the Policy Camp with an evening reception on Thessaloniki's iconic waterfront. Drinks, food, and open networking. No panels, no agenda.

Registration and Welcome coffee

Welcome from EVBB, AKMI Rodopoulos, and invited institutional guests. Setting the context: why Thessaloniki, why now, and what Beyond the Bubble means for the work in this room.

Full Day at AKMI | Practice, Policy & Partnerships

Opening Session

Welcome from EVBB, AKMI Rodopoulos, and invited institutional guests. Setting the context: why Thessaloniki, why now, and what Beyond the Bubble means for the work in this room.

Inside the MFF, What Is Actually Being Negotiated and what to expect for VET

An insider update on the next EU funding cycle and what VET organisations need to know to prepare for upcoming opportunities.

Interactive presentation: ISATCOVE, The ETF's International Self-Assessment Tool for Vocational Excellence

A hands-on introduction to the ETF's tool for COVE organisations, with a live demonstration and working discussion.

Coffee break

Opportunity to discuss, network, and collaborate.

Panel discussion : The European Neighbourhood Dialogue: Ministers on VET, Skills and Regional Cooperation

A moderated panel with ministerial representatives from six countries on VET cooperation, skills policy, and the EU accession agenda.

Lunch

Dietary preferences collected on participant form.

Integrating AI in VET Institutions: A Global Perspective from UNESCO UNEVOC

UNESCO UNEVOC presents current research and practice on how TVET centres around the world are integrating AI at the institutional level, from curriculum design and teacher development to quality assurance and strategic planning.

The Masterclass: Have the Full Picture: How to Use AI in EU Proposals and What Evaluators See Part I

A practical workshop on using AI effectively in EU proposal writing, combined with insider insights from an EU evaluator on how AI-assisted applications are assessed.

Coffee break

Opportunity to discuss, network, and collaborate.

The Masterclass: Have the Full Picture: How to Use AI in EU Proposals and What Evaluators See Part II

A hands-on session exploring how to use AI strategically in EU proposal writing and how AI-assisted applications are evaluated by EU funding experts.

Closing of Day 1

Followed by a networking dinner.

Group Dinner & Networking activity

Dietary preferences collected on participant form.

Full Day at CEDEFOP | From European Policy to the VET Classroom

From European Policy to the VET Classroom 

Departure by BUS to CEDEFOP

Meeting point: In front of the Royal Theater

Registration & Welcome coffee and arrival

Arrival at CEDEFOP. Welcome coffee, registration, and informal networking before the opening.

Opening Speeches

Discover CEDEFOP and learn how it supports vocational education, skills development, and labour market research across Europe.

Introduction to CEDEFOP: What the Agency Does and Why It Matters for Your Work

An overview of CEDEFOP's mandate, research programme, and tools available to VET practitioners.

EVTS Plenary: What Europe's VET Teachers Are Telling Us

Preliminary findings from Europe's first major survey of VET teachers across 22 member states.

Coffee break

Opportunity to discuss, network, and collaborate.

Introduction to breakout room themes and group assignments

Get ready to collaborate with an overview of breakout room themes and group assignments.

Close of breakout sessions

Closing of fruitful discussions.

Closing Session: From CEDEFOP's Research to Your Practice

A plenary close drawing together the key takeaways from the breakout sessions.

Buffet lunch at CEDEFOP

Lunch hosted by CEDEFOP. A final opportunity to continue the conversations from the breakout sessions before the afternoon.

Free Afternoon

Sunset on the Aegean: An Evening Boat Tour aboard the Black Pearl

EVBB invites participants to join us for something a little different. We have reserved the Black Pearl SKG for an evening cruise along the Thessaloniki coastline. Seats are limited to 100 participants. Registration through the event platform.

Departure by Bus : VET School Study Visits

Groups divided for simultaneous visits to public and private VET schools across Thessaloniki. EQF Level 4 focus.

Lunch with boxes at AKMI

Free Afternoon

Guided Cultural Tour: History, Street Food & Local Life

A walking tour through Thessaloniki's historic districts with stops for local food and street life. Included in the participation fee.