Home Events Final mutual learning event of the Call ’Social Innovations for the Upskilling of Vulnerable Youth, Especially Young People not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEETs)’  

Final mutual learning event of the Call ’Social Innovations for the Upskilling of Vulnerable Youth, Especially Young People not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEETs)’  

Event Information

Online
16 Sep
10:00 am 12:00 pm CEST

We are pleased to invite you to the final mutual learning event of the Call “Social Innovations for the Upskilling of Vulnerable Youth, Especially Young People Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEETs)”, which will take place online on 16 September 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 CEST.

The event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the Call’s implementation, showcase project results, exchange experiences among beneficiaries, collect feedback, and explore opportunities for future developments.

Attendance is highly encouraged for project coordinators and key staff involved in project implementation. Participation is limited to two representatives per project.

Further details, including the agenda, registration link, and preparation guidance for the mutual learning sessions, will be shared with beneficiaries shortly.

We look forward to meeting you online!

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Draft agenda, 16 September
Time (CEST) Topic and speaker
10:00 - 10:05
Introduction
Renata Ribinskaitė, Team Lead, European Competence Centre for Social Innovation
10:05 - 10:20
Opening and Welcome
Lucrezia Ioannoni-Fiore, Programme Officer, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
Sabina Bankauskaitė, Acting Deputy Director, European Social Fund Agency (ESFA)
10:20 - 10:35
Policy presentation
Michaela Vahovska, Policy Officer, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
10:35 - 10:50
Preparing for Project Closure: Key Financial, Reporting and Communication Aspects
Eglė Kryžanauskaitė, Project Coordinator, European Competence Centre for Social Innovation
10:50 - 11:40
Thematic Work in Smaller Groups/ Breakout Rooms
This session will focus on sharing practical experiences rather than reporting project activities, allowing participants to exchange insights on what worked well, challenges encountered, and approaches with potential for wider uptake and scaling.
11:40 - 11:55
Sharing Back to the Group
11:55 - 12:00
Wrap up & Concluding Remarks 
Renata Ribinskaitė, European Competence Centre for Social Innovation