EPALE - Aikuiskoulutuksen eurooppalainen foorumi

EPALE is excited to announce the dates for its upcoming Community Conference, taking place on October 22-23, 2025. This year's conference promises to be a milestone event as EPALE celebrates its 10th anniversary.

A Decade of Impact

As EPALE marks ten years of connecting adult learning professionals across Europe, this conference will serve as both a celebration of past achievements and a forward-looking exploration of the future of adult education. The event will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the adult learning community.

Two Days of Learning and Discovery

The conference is structured as a comprehensive journey through time and innovation:

• Day 1 - October 22: From the past to the present. Participants will explore how the adult learning landscape has transformed over the past decade, examining key changes and developments that have shaped current practices.
• Day 2 - October 23: Projecting into the future. The focus shifts to forward-thinking discussions about emerging trends, future challenges, and opportunities that will define the next chapter of adult learning.

Key Focus Areas

The conference will explore three critical themes that are reshaping adult education, and which also form our 2025 Thematic Focuses!

• Artificial Intelligence and its transformative impact on learning landscapes
• Basic Skills as the essential foundation of lifelong learning
• Future-oriented Skills Development to prepare learners for tomorrow's opportunities

Flexible Participation

The conference will offer both in-person (in Brussels) and online participation options, ensuring accessibility for the broader EPALE community regardless of location. 

Moreover… Everyone loves a good surprise, right? We're here to make sure you stay alert and on your toes! Full program details, speaker announcements, and registration information will be released in the coming months.

Mark your calendars now for October 22-23, 2025, and prepare to embark on this important journey through the past, present, and future of adult learning.

Stay tuned to all EPALE channels for updates and announcements.