To whom It may concern,

Building on the successes of previous forums, we are organizing the 2025 edition of the Skillman Alliance Summit (AS 2025) in Ancona on the 9 and 10 July 2025. AS 2025 will strategically align the Skillman Network’s global expertise with the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR). With a commitment to provide tangible outcomes, AS 2025 will emphasise the pivotal role of digital and entrepreneurial skills in advancing macro regional pillars and the Western Balkans’ socio-economic integration into the European Union.
AS 2025 will focus on key themes driving the future of vocational education and training (VET) and the upskilling and reskilling strategies to meet evolving industry needs. Emphasising digital innovation and entrepreneurship as a driver of sustainable growth, the forum will provide actionable insights to address the challenges faced by EUSAIR countries and regions.
AS 2025 will bring in Ancona all the relevant stakeholders in skills development, activation and matching, including universities, VET institutions, policy makers, industry and craft associations. A key focus will be on dqf.eu solutions for integrating EBSI / blockchain technology into skills credentialing for entrepreneurs, with particular emphasis on applying the EntreComp framework through the implementation of dqf.eu within the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme of the European Commission. Additionally, AS 2025 will explore the impact of the Tracks4Crafts initiative on traditional enterprises, highlighting its role in preserving and revitalising craftsmanship traditions through innovative educational frameworks. The forum will showcase how Tracks4Crafts enhances entrepreneurial impact by fostering skills transmission, digital adaptation, and cross-sector collaboration, ensuring that traditional crafts remain a dynamic and integral part of Europe’s cultural and economic landscape.