In recent weeks, the Board of EfVET has been closely monitoring the evolution of the international situation and the geopolitical tensions in Türkiye’s neighbourhood, which was selected as the host country for this year’s edition.
After careful consideration and concerns expressed by EfVET members regarding travel to the region, the Board of EfVET has regrettably decided to relocate the 2026 conference. The safety and peace of mind of our participants remain our foremost priority. Accordingly, we now officially announce that the EfVET Annual Conference 2026 will take place in Brussels, Belgium. This is a particularly meaningful choice for EfVET. Brussels is not only the heart of European policy-making, but also home to our headquarters where we will celebrate the 35th anniversary of our network.
This decision strongly reflects the theme of the conference, “Global Citizenship, Empowered by VET”. Hosting it in Brussels underlines EfVET’s European roots and international ambition, while creating valuable opportunities for closer dialogue and collaboration with European policy-makers. It will also facilitate the participation of representatives of the European institutions seated in Brussels, which is strategic for the EfVET community at a key moment for the future of vocational education and training, as discussions around the new European strategy on Vocational Education and Training begin to take shape.
Our sincere appreciation for the proposal and commitment from our Turkish colleagues. Their interest and motivation to host the conference is of great value and gratitude, and we look forward to organising in the upcoming years the EfVET conference in Türkiye.
Stay tuned for the upcoming updates!
