The Skillman Alliance Summit 2025 (AS 2025) invites researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and industry professionals to contribute to the discussion on digital and entrepreneurial competences in macro-regional strategies.
AS 2025 will bring together key stakeholders from the vocational education and training (VET) ecosystem, industry, academia, and policy-making to explore innovative approaches to skills development, upskilling, and reskilling strategies for economic and social integration in the Adriatic and Ionian region.
We welcome two types of submissions:
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Academic Papers – presenting original research, case studies, or conceptual frameworks coherent with the objectives of the conference.
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Workshops – interactive, participatory sessions designed to engage attendees in discussions, problem-solving, or hands-on activities.
Themes & Topics
Submissions should align with the overall theme of the summit and may cover (but are not limited to) the following topics:
Digital and entrepreneurial competences for regional and economic development
Innovative approaches to VET and lifelong learning in the Adriatic-Ionian region
Best practices in entrepreneurship education and skills recognition
Promising Practises in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Western Balkans and Adriatic-Ionian Region
Skills credentialing and blockchain solutions for entrepreneurship and employability
EntreComp framework applications in education and training
Industry 4.0 and the future of work – upskilling and reskilling strategies
Promising Practises in supporting traditional and manufacturing enterprises through digital transformation
Public-private partnerships in education, training, and workforce development
Economic Integration of the Western Balkans and the role of skills
The Impact of EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement on the workforce and brain drain
Submission Guidelines
Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2025
Submission format:
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Papers: Abstract (max 300 words) + Full Paper (optional)
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Workshops: Proposal (max 700 words) outlining background, objectives, format, and audience engagement
📌 Submission link: Skillman Alliance Summit 2025 Submission Portal
All accepted contributions will be featured in the AS 2025 programme and made available on the conference website. Selected papers may be considered for publication in partner journals.
Authors and Workshops’ moderators will be informed of the acceptance of their proposals by 1 June 2025.
Why Participate?
💡 Present your research to an international audience of experts and stakeholders.
🤝 Engage with key decision-makers in skills development and macro-regional strategies.
🌎 Showcase innovative approaches in VET, entrepreneurship, and digital skills.
📚 Contribute to policy discussions shaping the future of education and work.
🔗 Expand your network by connecting with key practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in the field.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Ancona, Italy, for an engaging and impactful summit!
📩 For inquiries, contact us at: secretariat@skillman.eu
🌍 Visit the conference website for updates: https://skillman.eu/as2025