Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026

Name: Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026
Start: 2026-08-26T05:30:00
End: 2026-08-27T10:00:00

The central aim of the conference is to bring together policymakers and researchers to explore the potential of the world’s most important study on adult skills, OECD's PIAAC.

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Event date

26.08.2026 08:30 - 27.08.2026 13:00

Event type

Congresses and conferences

Event language

English

Event accessibility

Event space is accessible for all

Event address

Ruusupuisto, Alvar Aallon katu 9
Jyväskylä 40600
Finland

Event organizer

University of Jyväskylä

Event payment

Free of charge

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Nordic Baltic PIAAC Conference, August 2628, 2026. Registration is open until July 31.

Welcome to the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 on August 26–27, 2026 at the University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.

We recommend that participants arrive in Jyväskylä on Tuesday 25 August 2026 for our pre-conference introductory session and informal evening get‑together.

While the primary focus of the conference is on the Nordic-Baltic countries, we warmly welcome international speakers and participants for the valuable perspectives they bring, and to offer them the opportunity to gain insights into adult skills-related research and policy in the region. The language of the event is English.

The conference is organised by the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Network and the Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL). It is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, NLL, EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe and the University of Jyväskylä.

Any questions? Contact us: piaac-conference@jyu.fi

Registration

Registration is openuntil July 31 at 23:59 (UTC+2).

Event links

Nordic Baltic PIAAC 2026 Conference website

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Call for papers

The Organising Committee of the conference is now calling for abstract submissions. Participants are invited to submit abstract proposals for oral and poster presentations. The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+2).

Abstracts should engage directly with PIAAC—such as through the use of PIAAC data – or address broader thematic areas encompassed by the survey, including adult skills, adult learning, and labour market dynamics. Submissions are not required to focus on the Nordic-Baltic region; studies situated in other contexts are equally welcome.

For more information, please view the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 website

Programme

The programme features inspiring keynote speeches and panel discussions with leading European researchers and policymakers. It showcases the latest findings from the numerous PIAAC follow‑up studies conducted by our international research community– offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with the latest insights shaping the future of adult skills development. The event also provides an excellent platform for networking and fostering future collaboration in the field.

For updated information on Programme and Speakers, please view the Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 website

Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026

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PIAAC - Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies