Events

iRead4Skills Conference 2026
A new journey through knowledge

We are pleased to invite you to the Final iRead4Skills Conference, where we will share key results, insights, and future perspectives on adult literacy and skills development.

📅 Date: 25 February 2026
⏰ Time: 14:15 (Lisbon time)
📍 Location: Rectorate of NOVA University Lisbon
Campus de Campolide, 1099-085 Lisboa
💻 Participation: In-person or online

PROGRAMME

13H45 – REGISTRATION

14H15 – OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS
Raquel Amaro (Coordinator of iRead4Skills), Manuela Aparício (Vice-Dean for Pedagogical Innovation, NOVA University Lisbon) and Simone Rosini (European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)

15H00 – THE IREAD4SKILLS PROJECT

• Technical and Scientific Process
Jorge Baptista (INESC ID), Thomas François (Université catholique de Louvain) and Marcos Garcia (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela)

• Impact and Outreach
Zoltán Várkonyi (European Basic Skills Network) and Regina Duarte (Portuguese National Reading Plan)

• End-User Perspectives
Adult Learning and Vocational and Educational Training
Teachers & Students, Librarians

15H45 – SYSTEM AND TOOLS DEMONSTRATION

• Introduction and presentation of the iRead4Skills tools & interfaces (Mindshaker)
• Guided hands-on session (atrium) + Coffee Break

16H45 – KEYNOTE SESSION

The Strategic Role of Reading: A Prerequisite for Future Skills
Empowering children by supporting adults to read more

Valentina Stoeva (EURead President – The European Reading Promotion and Literacy Network)

17H25 – CLOSING REMARKS
Raquel Amaro (Coordinator of iRead4Skills)

17H40 – FAREWELL RECEPTION (ATRIUM)

⚠️ Limited availability — participation is free yet subject to capacity.
Please secure your place by registering through the forms below:

Portuguese Form:

https://forms.gle/Mz9gMLfbB9nSxY8y8

English Form:

https://forms.gle/YK94GLNxZqxZLZQt9

Join us for an afternoon of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration on the future of skills and learning.