Skills Development for Smart Specialization conference under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Date: 2-3 December, 2024
Venue: Ludovika University of Public Service, Budapest, Ludovika tér 2, 1083
All speakers and panelists to be confirmed
All sessions will be livestreamed, but we encourage in-person participation as there will be various networking opportunities throughout the program.
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2 December 2024 - Day 1 |
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9:30-11:30 | Registration and welcome coffee |
10:00-11:30 | Site visit – Ludovika University of Public Service |
11:30-13:00 | Networking lunch |
13:00-14:15 | High-level opening session |
Welcome and opening: | |
Andriana Sukova, Deputy Director-General, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission | |
Dr. Gábor Kemény, Vice-Rector for Institutional Development, Ludovika University of Public Service |
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High-level Hungarian representation | |
Flash presentation of Spanish and Belgian presidencies on their priorities and results in smart specialization | |
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DAY 1: DEFINING A FRAMEWORK OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR SMART SPECIALIZATION |
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14:15-14:45 | Plenary session: Setting the scene |
What happened since the 2019 Report on Skills and Smart Specialization The role of Vocational Education and Training in Smart Specialization Strategies? Speaker: John Edwards, Secretary General, European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE) |
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14:45-15:15 | Plenary session |
Introducing the ETF Skills for Smart Specialization (S4S3) methodological approach Speaker: Pirita Vuorinen, Senior Human Capital Development Expert, European Training Foundation |
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15:15-15:45 | Coffee break, networking, family photo |
15:45-16:45 | Panel discussion: Smart Specialization strategy implementation |
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Moderator: Coen De Graaf, senior consultant, IDEA Consult Panelists:
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16:45-17:45 | What is your story? Interactive discussion on Defining a framework of skills development for smart Specialization in multiple domains |
Defining a framework of skills development for smart Specialization, conceptual delimitation by experts – vocational training, higher education, adult education and training
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Moderator: Simone Rosini, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission |
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17:45-18:00 | Wrap-up of Day 1, main topics discussed |
Presented by the rapporteurs of each session | |
19:00-21:00 | Networking dinner |
Venue: Széchenyi Thermal Bath Ballroom Address: 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11. Dress code: Smart casual, please bring your conference badge with you for admission! |
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18:30 |
Arrival of guests |
19:00-21:30 |
Networking dinner |
3 December 2024 - Day 2 |
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DAY 2: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION OF EUROPE – IDENTIFYING ISSUES AND KEY MESSAGES |
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8:30-9:00 | Welcome coffee |
9:00-9:30 |
Recap and highlights of Day 1. Setting the scene for Day 2. Introducing the S3 CoP Observatory Speaker: Coen De Graaf, senior consultant, IDEA Consult |
9:30-10:30 | Panel discussion: Inter-dependence between economic growth, innovation and skills in the era of digitization and green transition: the regional perspective |
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Moderator: István Szabó, Vice-President of HUN-REN, Hungarian Research Network Panelists:
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10:30-11:00 | Spotlight on success stories – Examples from Hungary |
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Speaker:
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11:00-11:30 | Coffee break |
11:30-12:30 | Parallel sessions |
Breakout session 1. Identifying the types of skills that could support today’s challenges (e.g. industrial transformation, green transition, and digitalization);
Moderator: Klaas Vansteenhuyse, EU3DRES2 University Alliance Panelists:
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Breakout session 2. Horizon Europe Cluster 2 and Societal Challenge 6: Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies – How to valorize the outcomes of successful Cluster 2 projects in service of reaching S3 goals Moderator: Mina Stareva, Deputy Head of Unit, DG RTD, European Commission Panelists:
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12:30-13:30 | Networking lunch |
13:30 – 14:30 | Panel discussion: To space and beyond: Transferable skills for the space sector - needs, provisions, challenges |
The emerging needs for the fast-paced space sector call for competitive and up-to-date knowledge from professionals and policymakers. Moderator: David Jelinek, Policy Officer, DG for Defence Industry and Space, European Commission Speakers:
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14:30 – 15:00 | Closing session |
Final conclusions: the future of Structural Funds, support for regional development and S3, education and training to contribute to S3 goals, take away messages Speaker: |
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15:00-17:00 | Coffee offered for optional program |
Planning ahead: | |
15:00-17:00 | “Coffee and cake sessions” Optional programs for participants |
To B2B or not to B2B? Networking and matchmaking opportunities for future consortium building | |
The list and short bio of the conference participants will be made available for the registered participants in order to facilitate networking. The participants will have the opportunity in advance to schedule B2B meetings for this time-slot and discussion tables will be provided | |
Workshop | |
A practice-oriented workshop will be provided for the participating early career researchers in techniques of stakeholder engagement. | |
Forum for regional and national vocational training experts | |
The conference provides an opportunity for the vocational training representatives to meet and discuss specific problems and exchange good practices for stronger future collaboration. |
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