Andrea Lombardi graduated in foreign languages and literatures at Bologna University in 2006, with one year Erasmus exchange at Sussex University (UK). In 2007 he spent 8 months as European Volunteer at the Department of International Relations of the CIDJ, the French National Youth... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:10am - 9:25am CEST Plenary
European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion)
Anna Barbieri is Team Leader in the Unit for vocational education and training (VET) in the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission.She is in charge of apprenticeships and coordination of Erasmus+ in DG Employment, in particular... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:25am - 10:00am CEST Plenary
This workshop enables you to map the “occupational profile” of the International Coordinator, identifying key competencies and adopt microcredentials for recruitment and talent management within your VET institution with a focus on inclusion of fragile students.
Note: A personal laptop is required for full participation in this session.
Stefano graduated in educational sciences at University of Florence, where he worked for 3 years as researcher, while attending a post-graduate course in Human Resources Management, at Middlesex University in London. From 1995 till 2016 Stefano directed a vocational training centre... Read More →
This interactive workshop explores social inclusion in vocational education and training (VET). Participants will be introduced to the teacher’s course on Social Inclusion from the Mosaic project and engage in practical cases, experience-sharing, and hands-on activities on how to cultivate self-awareness, reflect on diversity, and understand differences. The workshop will also connect to the META-COIN project, which provides resources for developing metaskills to support inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination.
Note: A personal laptop is required for full participation in this session.
Ms. Sirje Hassinen, Expert of International Affairs has already worked in Omnia’s Project Services department for 18 years as a coordinator and project manager of many international projects. Her responsibilities include a wide variety of international relationships, hosting study... Read More →
Jean-Stéphan Faure has experience in managing European projects, including H2020, Horizon Europe, and Erasmus+. He works at the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (CMA AURA), an organization that supports project development and implementation for the artisan sector... Read More →
The workshop focuses on enhancing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in international and inclusive contexts. SEL is seen as a tool for fostering empathy and inclusion in culturally diverse classrooms, as well as in mobility scenarios. Participants will develop inclusive strategies for better supporting international students in the classroom or abroad.
Fernanda Torres graduated in languages and literature and has spent her career dedicated to education, particularly in the field of vocational education and training (VET). Since 2001, she has served as the Pedagogical Director, and in 2010 became the principal of a VET school in... Read More →
The workshop will be organized on the theme of inclusive excellence. Cometa, as the leader of the COVE GIVE project, has developed best practices, training programs, and concrete tools to promote inclusion in education and vocational training. In particular, the best practice of personalization for human integral development will be shared—an innovative approach that adapts teaching to the individual needs of each student, fostering inclusion and academic success.
Teresa Salvino is an Instructional Designer at Cometa, where she has been working since September 2022. She specializes in educational and training design, developing and implementing learning pathways and methodologies tailored to modern educational challenges.Beyond her instructional... Read More →
Laura Raitè has 15 years of experience in issues related to youth mobility and training. She works at the Europe Direct Service of the Emilia Romagna Region. Europe Direct is an information and communication service of the European Commission, present throughout Europe. Her key areas... Read More →
Riccardo Cucconi is a civil servant at the local Europe Direct centre, hosted by the Legislative Assembly of the Emilia-Romagna Region.Graduated in International Relations (Master's Degree) from the University of Bologna, has worked at Europe Direct centres and infopoints for 10... Read More →
She serves as civil servant at the Legislative Assembly of the Emilia-Romagna Region where she is currently the manager of the Emilia-Romagna Europe Direct Centre, aninformation and training centre that is part of the Europe Direct network coordinated by the European Commission. Graduated... Read More →
The participants will be divided in 3 working groups according to the Erasmus Action they want to work on: Learning Mobility, Partnerships for Cooperation or Centralised Projects (Centres of Vocational Excellences, Capacity Building, Pilot Projects etc). Each group will discover the key aspects of the action selected thanks to testimonials, case studies and exercises aimed to support the design of new project proposals.
After providing the participants with an overview on the current CoVE projects and the programme in general, the participants will be supported to create their own proposal for a CoVE using the CoVE Business Model Canvas. Each participant will then have the possibility to develop an essential concept for their future CoVE projects.
Sotiria Tsalamani is an EU Policy and Project Manager with a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences. She joined EVBB in 2023, where she works on the design, coordination, and implementation of EU-funded projects and advocacy initiatives in the fields of Vocational Education and... Read More →
Dr. Paolo Nardi is International Affairs and Research Officer at Cometa VET Centre (Italy) where he is coordinating the GIVE CoVE project since 2020. Coordinator of the UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre for Italy since 2018. Board Member of VETNET (association of researchers in VET); Steering... Read More →
Patricia joined EVTA in July 2024 as Project Manager, overseeing EU-funded projects. She holds a degree in International Relations from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and a master's in international development Cooperation from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. With experience in Brussels... Read More →
The LAB wants to focus the differences between the KA2 small scale projects and the cooperation ones. Small scale and cooperation projects under the measure KA2 in Erasmus give both a lot of opportunities, but it is important to understand the proper objectives and activities of each one. Also the financial dimension is an important aspect to take in consideration. The Lab will deepen all these aspects giving to the participants practical best practices and tips to design project ideas, starting from real needs.
Coordinator and Project developer in the area of Transnational Mobility (Outgoing and Incoming mobilities), and International Cooperation projects since 2005; since 2020 she also works as a trainer about "Internationalisation Strategy" in the educational field and Virtual Exchange... Read More →
his Erasmus Lab will explore how to design international mobilities that are inclusive, sustainable, and have a positive impact. Participants will gain practical knowledge on integrating inclusivity and sustainability principles into their mobility activities, developing skills to tackle challenges and maximize the social and environmental benefits of Erasmus+ programs. The lab will also encourage experience-sharing and provide tools for creating effective and responsible mobility projects.
Savino Di Noia, expert in European project management, with a particular focus on the Erasmus+ program, and expert trainer for professionals and educational institutions. Since 2013, he has been working at Uniser as responsible for educational and professional mobility programs for... Read More →
My name is Karolina and I would like to make you explore the exciting horizons of new destinations in Europe and beyond, for students and also for staff mobility within the Erasmus program. Whether you're seeking enriching experiences for educational purposes or professional growth... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST Plenary
Participants will take part in a series of 5-minute “speed date” interactions, following a structured set of questions to guide the conversation. Between each session, there will be a 2-minute pause to allow participants to take notes and organise their contacts. This interactive format is designed to maximise networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with as many people as possible during the first day of activities.
Wednesday May 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CEST Plenary
