Building on the success of the 2025 research conference ‘Using data from the web to shape next-generation labour market and skills analysis’ organised in cooperation with Eurostat's Web Intelligence Hub, Cedefop is pleased to announce the 2026 follow-up event –including a new call for abstracts– which will take place on 28-29 May 2026 in Thessaloniki.

The insights and findings shared during the event will enhance our understanding of how web data can be leveraged for labour market and skills intelligence, helping to shape the future of research in this evolving field. As with the previous edition, the conference will provide a valuable platform for community building, fostering new collaborations, knowledge exchange and idea generation, while strengthening networks among experts committed to advancing labour market monitoring and skills foresight. 

Important dates for authors/ presenters

• Abstract submission deadline: 2 February 2026 – abstract submission link
• Notification of acceptance:  16 February 2026
• Registration for presenters of accepted abstracts opens:  16 February 2026
• Registration for broader audience opens: 2 March 2026
• Research Conference: 28 and 29 May 2026