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\u00abVocational Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change\u00bb <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h1>\n Organization The rapid technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, interactive learning systems, and educational data analytics are transforming the educational landscape. In particular, the swift integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational process creates new opportunities while also presenting significant challenges. Simultaneously, developments in the economy and technology highlight the growing need for the development of green skills and the creation of new, sustainable professions.<\/p>\n The close interconnection between Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the business sector, especially within the fields of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and industry, constitutes a fundamental pillar for developing skills that meet the actual demands of the labor market. At this juncture, Centers of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) serve as hubs of innovation and skills development, establishing ecosystems that connect VET with the needs of both local and international markets.<\/p>\n Taking these factors into consideration, the 7th DISCUSS LEARNING Conference \u201cVocational Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change,\u201d invites all interested parties\u2014educators and trainers, students and apprentices, researchers, representatives of relevant organizations, and business executives\u2014to contribute their expertise and ideas toward formulating a modern educational policy that is both technologically advanced and environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n The conference aims to become a focal point for educators, researchers, policymakers, and professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities emerging in the new era of VET. Through lectures, discussions, and workshops, it will highlight best practices, innovative approaches, and strategies for strengthening vocational education and training, with the goal of preparing learners for the professions of the future and promoting sustainable development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [file-edit]<\/p>\n Centres of Vocational Excellence in Greece<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [file-edit]<\/p>\n Skills development and connection to the labour market<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [file-edit]<\/p>\n Green transition and skills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n GENERAL SECRETARY FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRAINING & LIFELONG LEARNING OF THE GREEK MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AND SPORTS<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n SECRETARY GENERAL OF EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF INSTITUTES FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING (EVBB)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n SAEK GLYFADA, REPRESENTING \u201cINVESTECH\u201d COVE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n FINANCIAL ENGINEER, UNIVERSITY OF WEST ATTICA, REPRESENTING AS PROJECT COORDINATOR \u201cSEC\u039fVE\u201d (SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRES OF VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HELLENIC CONFEDERATION OF PROFESSIONALS, CRAFTSMEN & MERCHANTS (IME GSEVEE)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION HUB COORDINATOR, MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE AEGEAN \u2013 DEPARTMENT OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL DESIGN, REPRESENTING \u201cSHOREWINNER\u201d COVE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n HEAD ON INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT, IDEC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n PROJECT MANAGER EU FUNDED PROJECTS & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION DIVISION, SEV \u2013 IVEPE, REPRESENTING \u201cBUILDSKILLS ACADEMY\u201d COVE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n SCIENTIFIC AND ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME OFFICER, NCSR DEMOKRITOS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n HEAD OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, SLOVAKIA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL \u201cELECTRONIC SYSTEMS\u201d \u2013 SOFIA, BULGARIA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n CLUSTER SOFIA KNOWLEDGE CITY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFVET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n VICE PRESIDENT DEMETRA EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING S.A, REPRESENTING \u201cPORTABILITY\u201d COVE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n PROJECT MANAGER, IDEC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n FREDERICK UNIVERSITY, CYPRUS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MODERATOR, IDEC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MEMBER OF THE HELLENIC FEDERATION OF SOLAR INDUSTRIES & HEAD OF WORKING GROUP 1 (CREATION OF A REGISTER AND CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLERS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ATHENS UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS & BUSINESS, REPRESENTING \u201cCATALYST\u201d COVE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n HEADMASTER OF SAEK GLYFADA, REPRESENTING \u201cINVESTech\u201d CoVE <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The event will be covered by simultaneous interpretation to and from English and it will be fully accessible to Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences, with interpretation in Greek Sign Language <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Arrival-registrations<\/strong><\/p>\n Welcome & distribution of materials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Conference opening<\/strong><\/p>\n Xenia Chronopoulou, Vice-President and Managing Director, IDEC SA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Salutations \u2013 <\/strong>Opening speeches Olga Kafetzopoulou<\/em>, General Secretary for Vocational Education, Training & Lifelong Learning of the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports<\/p>\n Paraskevas Lintzeris<\/em>, Executive Director, Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen & Merchants (IME GSEVEE)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Policy Discussion: Vocational Education and Training in the era of Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change Paolo Nardi<\/em>, Executive director EfVET<\/p>\n Theodor Grassos<\/em>, Secretary General of European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n “Centres of Vocational Excellence in Greece”<\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n Round table: The role & function of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Greece.<\/p>\n Coordination Natassa Kazantzidou<\/em>, Head on International Projects Department, IDEC<\/p>\n Coffee Break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n “Centre of Professional Excellence in the ICT Sector \u2013 INVESTECH Development of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in the ICT Sector \u2013 The example of the European project INVESTech<\/a> Transnational cooperation for the promotion of excellence in Vocational Education and Training<\/a> Advanced Technologies and Micro-credentials in Vocational Education: Skills gaps and the development of innovative learning programmes<\/a> Hackathons for promoting innovation in Vocational Education and Training<\/a> Quantum Computers: The Future of Innovation and their role in Vocational Education<\/a> Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation through the INVESTech Centre of Vocational Excellence,<\/a> Lunch Break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Linking Industry with Vocational Education and Training: the example of OASIS \u2013 Green skills in the solar energy and construction sectors<\/a> Enhancing sustainability and promoting the green transition of businesses \u2013 The educational approach of the European GREEN ON project<\/a> Interactive workshop: Developing a green strategy for organisations through an educational card game Closing of the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n Review by Irene Gkotsi, IDEC<\/em><\/p>\n Evaluation<\/p>\n Closing of the conference<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Conference participation is free and you will also receive digitally the certificate of attendance<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n To book your seat, it’s necessary to register in the following link<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Registration<\/a>\n<\/p>\n The conference will take place at Serafio Sports Complex on Thursday, 20 November 2025\u00a0<\/p>\n IDEC SA<\/em><\/a> has been organizing the DISCUSS LEARNING<\/strong> conference since 2019; The company specializes in business consulting, training services, and high-tech applications. It has been active in the Greek and international markets since 1989.<\/p>\n In its 35 years of operation, it has achieved a combination of experience and know-how that is constantly enriched by the ideas and innovation of its new partners. IDEC offers a wide range of expertise and products in various fields. Its customer-oriented approach provides a unique set of integrated services and helps build a modern business and educational future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n 96, Iroon Polytechniou Avenue, 18536 Piraeus, Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n +30 210 4286227<\/p>\n<\/div>\n info@idec.gr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The conference has been placed under the aigis of the<\/em> General Secretariat for Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning of the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the European Union. of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) or the National Erasmus+ Coordination Units. The European Union, the EACEA, and the National Coordination Units for Erasmus+ cannot be held responsible for the opinions expressed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n During the conference, actions and results from the following Erasmus+ co-funded projects will be presented:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n INVESTech – Innovation, Vocational Excellence and Sustainability in ICT<\/p>\n https:\/\/investech-cove.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Green-ON will spark eco-innovation by delivering tailored training and resources that empower organizations to embrace a green mindset and build a forward-thinking, sustainable corporate culture.<\/p>\n https:\/\/greenonproject.eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h4>\nThursday, 20 November 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Serafio Sports Complex
19 Echelidon & 144 Pireos, 11854, Athens, Greece<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/discuss-learning.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/\u0393\u0393-\u0395\u0395\u039a\u0394\u0392\u039c-en-002-300x47.png\")
<\/div>\nConference framework<\/h2>\n
The objective of the Conference<\/h3>\n
Conference Thematics<\/h2>\n
Speakers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nOlga Kafetzopoulou<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTheodor Grassos<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nVictoria Apostolou<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nKleanthis Kaldellis<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nParaskevas Lintzeris<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDr. Stavros Pitsikalis<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNatassa Kazantzidou<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNikos Moraitis<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDr. Katerina Tzortzatou<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nIveta Orbanova,<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMilen Spasov<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMilena Koleva<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPaolo Nardi<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGeorgios Petrou<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nZoe Batsi<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDr. Achilleas Achilleos<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nIrene Gkotsi,<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGeorge Melissaropoulos<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEleni Toli<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDimitrios Souliotis<\/h3>\n
Agenda<\/h2>\n
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Thursday, 20th of November 2025<\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n
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9:00<\/h3>\n
9:30<\/h3>\n
09:40 – 10:00<\/h3>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n10:00 – 10:30<\/h3>\n
Moderator: Zoe Batsi<\/em>, Project manager, IDEC<\/p>\n\n
1st Session <\/p>\n
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10:30 – 11:45<\/h3>\n
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11:45 – 12:05<\/h3>\n
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2nd Session <\/p>\n
Skills development and connection to the labour market”<\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n\n
12:05 \u2013 13:30 <\/h3>\n
Iveta Orbanova<\/em>, Head of the Association for Innovation and Development, Slovakia<\/p>\n
Milena Koleva<\/em>, Cluster Sofia Knowledge City<\/p>\n
Dr. Achilleas Achilleos<\/em>, Frederick University, Cyprus<\/p>\n
Milen Spasov<\/em>, Technology school \u201cElectronic Systems\u201d \u2013 Sofia, Bulgaria<\/p>\n
Dr. Katerina Tzortzatou<\/em>, Scientific and Accelerator Programme Officer, Demokritos<\/p>\n
Nefeli Dimopoulou<\/em>, IDEC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n13:30 \u201314:30 <\/h3>\n
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3rd Session<\/h3>\n
“Green transition and skills”<\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n
in collaboration with the Association of Anonymous Companies and Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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14.30 \u2013 16:30 <\/h3>\n
George Melissaropoulos<\/em>, Member of the Hellenic Federation of Solar Industries & Head of Working Group 1 (Creation of a register and certification of installers)<\/p>\n
Zoe Batsi<\/em>, IDEC<\/p>\n
Facilitators: Zoe Batsi, Riv Negka, Irene Gkotsi, Ersi Niaoti, Orestis Ntagiantas, IDEC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n16:30 \u2013 17.00 <\/h3>\n
Registration<\/h2>\n
\nVenue<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPlanning & Organizing<\/h2>\n
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Phone<\/h4>\n
Email<\/h4>\n
Under the aegis<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFunded by the European Union<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nErasmus+ Projects<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nInvesTech<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGREEN-ON<\/h3>\n
Past events<\/h2>\n
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