Topics
Community building
Competence development
Cooperation with EU's neighbouring regions
European programmes
European values and identity
Inclusion and diversity
Intercultural learning
Networking
Non-formal learning - education
Solidarity
Trainers' competence development
Training for trainers
Volunteering
Activity objectives
What to Expect
Throughout the three working days, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Exchange questions, insights, ideas, and experiences from diverse perspectives, including trainers, NA officers, and SALTO officers
- Engage in dialogue with a representative of the European Commission
- Learn from expert contributions on key topics
- Share presentations and receive feedback on tools and methods, with a focus on the main theme
- Collaborate to develop new solutions to challenges relevant to TEC implementation
- Strengthen and consolidate networks and working groups
- Foster a sense of belonging within the international TEC community and encourage mutual support
- Continue the exchange in a follow-up online meeting after the event
Description
Focus and Key Topics
TEC Forum 2026 builds on the strong legacy of previous editions while placing a dedicated focus on this year’s theme, guided by the following topics:
- Including broader political and geopolitical dynamics and their impact on participants’ realities and educational challenges within TEC
- Discussing the strategic relevance of volunteering – and TEC in particular — in the context of the likely integration of the European Solidarity Corps into Erasmus+
- Developing and pre-testing concrete approaches to address emerging European priorities in TEC planning, methodologies, and trainers’ competences
- Exploring safeguarding practices and peer support systems
- Strengthening the TEC community as a space for continuous exchange and learning
Costs
Coverage of participation fee
This project is funded by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the European Solidarity Corps programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or the SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to find out more about the participation fee for participants from your country.
Coverage of travel costs
Please contact your National Agency (NA) or SALTO to find out whether your travel costs will be covered. If so, please get in touch with your NA or SALTO again after your selection to receive detailed information about the travel booking procedures and reimbursement of your travel expenses.
Coverage of other costs
Unless otherwise stated, the hosting National Agency (NA) will organise the accommodation and cover the costs for accommodation and meals.
Additional documents
Disclaimer
Information about training activities reaches SALTO from the most different directions. SALTO cannot be held responsible for incorrect information or changes in the training activities. However, please inform SALTO, whenever you should come upon incorrect data in the European Training Calender. Always contact the organisers of the training activities themselves for the latest information.Accessibility info
This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilitiesSign language interpretation
This activity and venue place support sign languageNumber of participants
80
Open to participants from
Erasmus +, European Solidarity Corps, European Solidarity Corps Programme countries, Austria, Belgium, Belgium, Flemish Community, Belgium, French Community, Belgium, German-speaking Community, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, Western Balkans (European Solidarity Corps), Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Eastern Europe & Caucasus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, South Mediterranean, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Norway, Switzerland, RussiaBest for
NA-TEC officers, TEC trainers
Working language(s)
EnglishOrganiser
Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung (National Agency)Coorganiser
Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung (National Agency)Contact for questions
Organised by
Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung (National Agency)
Coorganised by
Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung (National Agency)