FDRE TVT Institute - International Research Conference & Technology Competition 2026

Conference Overview

Grand Theme:

"Future-Ready TVET and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Industrial Transformation"

A global academic and policy platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, evidence, and dialogue on the transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in response to technological, economic, and environmental change.

The International Research Conference brings together researchers, policymakers, higher TVET leaders, industry experts, development partners, and practitioners to examine how future skills, digital transformation, green systems, and enabling governance frameworks can support inclusive and sustainable industrial development.

Against the backdrop of Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and climate challenges, the conference emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, applied research, and policy innovation that strengthen the relevance, quality, and impact of TVET systems at national, regional, and global levels.

600+

Expected Participants

50+

Countries Represented

Conference Objectives

Advance high-quality research and scholarly debate on future-ready TVET and industrial transformation
Generate policy-relevant evidence to inform TVET reform, governance, and financing
Examine emerging future workforce skills for AI-driven, digitally enabled, and green economies
Promote applied and interdisciplinary research linking TVET, industry, innovation, and sustainability
Strengthen academia–industry–government collaboration through research and policy dialogue
Promote inclusive research perspectives, including gender, equity, indigenous knowledge, and local innovation
Facilitate international knowledge exchange and comparative learning across countries and regions

Academic Excellence

Peer-reviewed proceedings with international standards and rigorous scientific committee oversight

Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

Connect researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners

Policy Impact

Evidence-based research to inform TVET policy reform and industrial transformation

Conference Tracks

Submit your research aligned with the following tracks:

Track 1: Future Skills, Digital Transformation and TVET Innovation

Future Workforce Skills for AI-Driven and Digitally-Enabled Economy
Digital Transformation and Immersive Technologies in TVET Systems
Recognition of Prior Learning and Micro-Credentials
Indigenous Knowledge and Contextualized Curriculum

Track 2: Industrial Transformation, Innovation and Green Systems

Industry 4.0 and Applied Research for Industrial Transformation
Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing Systems
Green Jobs and Climate Resilience Skills
Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship

Track 3: Policy, Governance, Inclusion and International Partnerships

TVET Policy Reform and Institutional Excellence
TVET Financing and Public-Private Partnerships
Internationalization and Skills Mobility Frameworks
Gender, Inclusion and Equity in Skill Development

Note on Submission Scope

The conference welcomes original research papers, policy analyses, conceptual papers, case studies, and applied research. Interdisciplinary approaches linking multiple tracks are particularly encouraged.

Submission Guidelines

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Registration Information

At least one author must register for each accepted paper
Registration includes access to all conference sessions, materials, and networking events
Special rates available for students, participants from developing countries, and TVET institutions
Group registration discounts available for institutions sending multiple participants
Cancellation policy: 50% refund before November 1, 2025