The conference addresses three key issues: the mismatch between labour supply (skills) and demand, the discrepancies between the needs of individuals and employers, and the opportunities and challenges of implementing responsive VET policies and programmes to bridge these gaps. Key questions to be discussed include:The key questions to be discussed at the conference build on Cedefop's comprehensive research and policy work on VET, skills and qualifications. While there are no definitive answers or solutions, acknowledging the gaps and challenges will open up opportunities to engage in constructive discussions. The event has a strong focus on implementation, roll-out, and upscaling of responsive policies and actions and aspires to construct a more inclusive narrative that shines a light on issues, trends and challenges in the VET, skills and qualifications landscape that are currently not centre stage.