fostering debates, exchange of good practices, reflections and ideas on how universities can improve their provisions on adult and continuing education

identifying efficient ways to improve and diversify the playing roles of universities as relevant actors in building a learning community in the field of adult and continuing education

Higher education policies and strategies in the field of adult and continuing education

• Universities’ support in building strong learning communities and regions
• Role of international organizations
• Networking in promoting adult and continuing education at international level
• Adult and continuing education research. Topics, methodologies and trends
• Research programs. Relevant outcomes
• Facilitating access for older students to universities
• Overcoming social inequalities by facilitating the access of disadvantaged groups to higher education

Adult and continuing education. Historical, methodological and epistemological approaches

• Conceptualization - convergences and debates
• Origins and developments of adult and continuing education. Local, national, regional and global reflections and practices
• Pedagogical strategies promoted for dealing with adults

ICT and adult education challenges

• New strategies and technological solutions
• Best practices
• Demonstration sessions