Forum on Vocational Excellence 2026
Dual Education and Training for Competitive Regions
Date: 07-09 September 2026
Location: Graz, Austria
The theme of this year’s forum is Dual Education and Training for Competitive Regions, focusing on best practices from both VET and higher education. The Forum will offer keynote speeches and panel discussions with high-ranking experts in the field bringing experience from all types of stakeholders across the skills ecosystems (various types of education institutions, industry, governmental bodies and NGOs). They bring experience from participation in various CoVE projects, European University Alliances, national and regional initiatives. Furthermore, the forum will offer workshops on various transversal and sectoral topics related to vocational and dual education, as well as study visits to companies and schools in the region.
The forum will be held in Graz, Austria’s second-largest city and the capital of the Styria region. Known for its dynamic blend of cutting-edge industry and a rich educational landscape, Styria is home to a wide array of schools, universities, research institutions and companies.