
The 2026 European Learning & Teaching Forum brought together around 300 specialists from 42 countries in Lisbon to reflect on the future of higher education. Discussions focused on artificial intelligence, demographic shifts, labor market trends, and innovative pedagogical practices. Experts highlighted the importance of universities as experimental spaces, fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, and active student engagement. Sessions included plenaries, case studies, workshops, and interactive presentations, emphasizing sustainable innovation and professional development in higher education.
Source: Universidade Católica Portuguesa