Subject: Invitation to Attend the Skillman Alliance Summit 2025 (AS2025) –  9–10 July, Ancona, Italy


Dear Esteemed Delegate 

On behalf of the Skillman International Secretariat, I am pleased to extend to you a formal invitation to attend the 4th edition of the Skillman Alliance Summit (AS2025), which will be held on 9–10 July 2025 in Ancona, Italy, and hosted by the Università Politecnica delle Marche.
Building on the success of previous editions, AS2025 will strategically align the Skillman Network’s global expertise with the priorities of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR). The forum will provide a high-level platform to explore the transformative role of vocational education and training, entrepreneurial competences, and digital innovation in advancing macro-regional strategies and supporting the Western Balkans’ integration into the European Union.
This year’s Summit will bring together policy makers, educational leaders, industry representatives, and civil society organisations across Europe, with a special focus on the following thematic pillars:

  • The twin transition to green and digital economies 

  • Digital skills development

  • Strategies for upskilling and reskilling

  • Entrepreneurship and innovation in VET 

  • Regional cooperation under EUSAIR and EU enlargement priorities 

AS2025 will also spotlight flagship initiatives such as:

  • dqf.eu – Showcasing blockchain-enabled solutions for entrepreneurial credentialing aligned with the EntreComp framework and the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme

  • Tracks4Crafts – Highlighting innovative frameworks for sustaining Europe’s traditional craftsmanship through digital adaptation and cross-sector collaboration

In addition, the Summit will feature a dedicated presentation of the Skillman Teacher Academy (STA) – a transnational initiative aimed at enhancing teacher education in the VET sector and supported under the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies action. This session will present opportunities for national and regional engagement as STA expands its reach through local hubs and collaborative platforms.

We sincerely hope you will be able to join us for this important occasion, which offers a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, network with peers, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and innovative future for skills development in Europe and beyond.

Please consider this communication as a formal invitation.

With kind regards,



Giovanni Crisonà

Skillman President