The EU-ALMPO project was presented by HAEA at the 1st Regional Conference on General Adult Education, held in Patras, Greece, on 17 June 2026.
The Conference, entitled “General Adult Education: Quality, Participation, Synergies”, brought together adult educators, representatives of adult learning providers, Second Chance Schools, public administration organisations, social partners, regional and local authorities, academics, career guidance professionals, and other stakeholders active in the field of adult learning. Around 60 participants attended in person, while more than 200 people joined online.
HAEA’s presentation introduced EU-ALMPO’s work and highlighted the project’s contribution to evidence-informed policymaking, labour market intelligence, skills development, and the responsible use of data and AI-supported tools.
The presentation was highly relevant to the themes of the Conference, particularly quality, participation, and cooperation in adult learning. These issues are closely linked to the wider challenges addressed by EU-ALMPO: how to support better policy design, how to respond to changing labour market needs, and how to ensure that education, training, and employment policies are based on reliable evidence.
Through the presentation, particular emphasis was placed on the importance of human-centred and transparent approaches. EU-ALMPO does not view data and AI as replacements for professional judgement. Instead, the project explores how they can support policymakers, public authorities, employment services, training providers, and other stakeholders in making better-informed decisions.
The event also offered an opportunity to discuss the need for stronger cooperation between adult learning providers, public authorities, social partners, researchers, and local and regional stakeholders. This reflects one of the key priorities of EU-ALMPO: building bridges between evidence, policy, and practice.
The presentation of EU-ALMPO by HAEA contributed to the wider dialogue on the future of adult learning and skills policies in Europe. It underlined the importance of reliable data, cross-sector cooperation, and responsible innovation in developing more effective and inclusive responses to today’s labour market and learning challenges.