Annual Conference of the EBSN - "From Evidence to Action: Advancing Adult Basic Skills for Tackling Inequalities"

• The role of adult basic skills in reducing inequalities
• How PIAAC data can inform policy development and programme design
• Best practices for integrating basic skills into employment, digitalisation, and social inclusion policies
• Innovative teaching and learning strategies for upskilling adults

Call for Contributions

EBSN invites policymakers, researchers, experts, and practitioners to submit proposals addressing one of the following themes:
● PIAAC 2023 Insights – Using survey results to shape adult basic skills policies.
● Policy Innovations – Strategies for reducing inequalities and fostering inclusion.
● National, Regional & Local Action Plans – Best practices and policy implementation.
● Embedding Basic Skills in Broader Frameworks – Links to employment, health, and digital policies.
● Inclusive Strategies for Vulnerable Groups – Addressing barriers to learning.
● Innovative Teaching & Guidance Practices – Digital tools, microcredentials & assessment.
● Cross-Sector Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships across education and employment.

Contribution Formats
● Plenary Session (15 min + Q&A) – High-level presentations on topics of relevance to European policies.
● Parallel Session (15 min + discussion) – Workshop-style, interactive sessions feeding into policy recommendations.
● Marketplace Exhibition – Hands-on presentations of innovative tools and methods.

Important Dates & Submission
● Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025 (24:00 CET)
● Acceptance Notification: Mid-April 2025