Call for papers - harnessing artificial intelligence and digital technologies for inclusive and resilient vocational education and training (VET)

Cedefop’s VET4Youth – Teachers and Trainers team has launched a Call for Papers on the theme: “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies for Inclusive and Resilient Vocational Education and Training (VET).”

The initiative aims to address research gaps on how AI and digital technologies can advance equity, support vulnerable learners, and strengthen the teaching workforce in VET systems across EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway.

Thematic priorities include:

• Digital and AI literacy as foundational skills for VET learners
• Learner-centred pedagogies and adaptive learning using AI
• AI applications to prevent early leaving from VET
• Digital technologies supporting NEET outreach and transitions
• Teachers’ and trainers’ digital competence and wellbeing

Publication and visibility
Selected contributions will be published in the Cedefop Working Paper series and on Zenodo. Authors will also be invited to present their work at a high-level European event in June 2027.

Key dates

• Abstract submission (max. 500 words): 15 April 2026
  Submission link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/callforabstractsVETTT
• Notification of acceptance: 30 April 2026
• Draft full paper submission: 31 July 2026

Researchers and stakeholders working in the field of VET, digital transformation, and AI are invited to submit abstracts and contribute to advancing inclusive and future-ready VET systems in Europe.