The MiCRET project marks a pivotal moment in policy experimentation on microcredentials for the renewable energy sector. The international conference unites key stakeholders to discuss their role in bridging skill gaps and workforce development. It highlights policy perspectives, integration of microcredentials into vocational education systems, with insights from Italy and at European level, fostering dialogue on skills recognition and employment pathways across Europe.
VENUE
Hub L22, Via Elia Lombardini 13, Milano
Please note that seats are limited, after registration please click on the green button “I wish to attend in person“.
Remote participation is allowed, subject to online registration via the form on this webpage.
08:30 – 9:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
AGENDA
09:30 – 10:40 | Opening Remarks
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Elena Stoppioni, ESG Director, L22
- Antonello Rodriguez, IVC Coordinator, Regione Lombardia
Introduction to the MICRET Project
- Stefano Tirati, CEO, Learningdigital
Erasmus+ and European Policy Experimentation
- Anusca Ferrari, Deputy Head of Unit, EACEA
The EU approach to Micro-credentials
- Isabel Ladron Arroyo, Policy Officer, DG EMPL European Commission
Mapping Microcredentials Across European Member States
- Anastasia Pouliou, Senior Expert, CEDEFOP
Microcredentials: Implications on Quality Assurance
- Laura Evangelista, National Coordinator, EQAVET NRP – INAPP
Microcredentials in Up-skilling the Workforce for the Renewable Energy Sector
- Stefano Besseghini, President, ARERA
Industry Perspectives and Priorities on Skills Development
- Paolo Ceccherini, Public & Government Affairs, Signify
Concrete Actions to Tackle Energy Poverty
- Bianca Piserchia, Projects & Governance, Banco dell’Energia
10:40 – 11:30 | Microcredentials in Practice
Round table with institutions actively engaged in microcredential integration
Discussion on challenges, opportunities, and best practices
- Oonagh McGirr, Director, WAM Foundation (Moderator)
National perspectives
- Olga Kafetzopoulou, General Secretary, VET and Lifelong Learning, Greek Ministry of Education
- Concetta Fonzo, Deputy National Coordinator, EQAVET NRP – INAPP
- Alex Lenoir, Director, AFPA Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes
Regional perspectives
- Antonello Rodriguez, IVC Coordinator, Lombardy Regione
- Teresa Valentino, IVC Coordinator, Piedmont Region
11:30 – 12:30 | Initiatives and Industry Perspectives
Presentation of related initiatives
Panel discussion: Scaling microcredentials adoption
Digital Solutions for Microcredentials
- Carlo Cavicchioli, COO, AZULchain (Moderator)
The GIVE project on excellence in inclusion
- Alessandro Mele, Director, COMETA
Microcredentials within the Agrifood4Future Centre of Excellence
- Maria Tasheva, Project Manager, BK CON
Microcredentials within the Hydrogen Centre of Excellence
- Theodor Grassos, Secretary General, EVBB
Microlearning, competences and Employee Dossier: the MetApprendo experience.
- Sabrina De Santis, Education and Training Director at Federmeccanica/Presidente MetApprendo
12:30 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Summary of key takeaways
Future collaborations and policy pathways
- Stefano Tirati, CEO, Learningdigital
- Elena Stoppioni, ESG Director, L22
- Paolo Nardi, Director, EfVET
- Pauline van den Bosch, Programme Manager, CINOP
