This first edition is hosted by the European Commission together with the European University Institute’s Florence School of Transnational Governance.
The Forum will bring together stakeholders from across Europe to:
- discuss the value of a joint European degree label and a possible joint European degree
- celebrate the progress made so far
- reflect on the next steps towards achieving this goal.
Who will take part
The Forum will feature contributions from:
- political leaders and representatives from EU countries
- the higher education community, including academics, students and staff
- stakeholder organisations
- private sector representatives
The programme combines:
- plenary sessions with high-level speeches and panel discussions
- smaller technical discussions to examine specific challenges and solutions
Main topics
The Forum will explore:
- successful examples of joint programmes that meet the criteria for a joint European degree label
- high-level solutions to overcome remaining obstacles
- ways to attract and retain talent for the benefit of learners and society at large
- how to ensure inclusiveness and accessibility
- the next steps on the road ahead, including a Florence Pledge with commitments from all actors before the next Forum
How follow the discussions online
While in-person participation is by invitation only, the plenary sessions will be streamed live on this page without any registration needed.
Technical discussions and breakout sessions will not be streamed.
Stay informed
Keep this page bookmarked: we will soon add the detailed programme and speaker profiles.