ePIC APAC Summit 2026 Join us at Deakin Downtown, Melbourne, on 27–28 August 2026 as we advance global thinking on recognising all forms of learning and accelerate Open Recognition across the Asia-Pacific - transforming good practice into coordinated change under a simple premise: All Learning Counts. If you care about the future of skills recognition and lifelong learning – and building a system where skills are visible and valued – this is where the conversation happens. Find out more
CEDA - Opinion Article Much of our workforce training is compliance-focused and not aimed at upskilling our workers. Without systems to track and recognise informal, formal, and self-directed learning, employees are having to repeat training unnecessarily. This highlights the need to embrace open recognition and use AI-powered skills recognition systems like SkillsAware to validate real skills in the workforce, if we want to address the issue of productivity. Find out more
VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ co-hosted with TAFE Queensland. Melinda Brown, General Manager, SkillsIQ, presented how technological solutions can be adapted and integrated into existing systems to validate individuals' capabilities and experience in the workforce. Find out more