10th anniversary of Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training

Over the years, the conference has welcomed scholars, practitioners, and policy makers from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the United States, and Latin America, creating a truly global forum for dialogue and exchange. It serves as a key platform for the discussion and dissemination of state-of-the-art research in VET, fostering critical reflection on policy, practice, and theory. Questions discussed over the years include:

• What role does vocational education and training play and should play in securing employability and social cohesion?
• What are best ways forward in the development of competences required by labour market in a present context or fast technological development including AI?
• How can we secure the training of better qualified vocational education and training teachers?
• What are the best ways forward in organising teaching and learning processes in classrooms and workshops?
• What can we learn from comparison of different systems of vocational education and training internationally?

As part of the annual academic activities of VETNET — the European network of research in vocational education and training — the conference continues to promote international networking, cooperation, and evidence-informed policy development worldwide.

10th conference 17 to 19 May 2026

For this 10th edition, 17 to 19 of May, 92 papers were accepted and 110 participants are expected to attend.

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10th Stockholm International Conference of Research on Vocational Education and Training, 17-19 May, 2026