Executive Vice-Presidents Virkkunen and Mînzatu to discuss the future of Europe's education technology sector

Today, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, and Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu are hosting a High-level Dialogue in Brussels with leaders of European education technology (EdTech) companies.

The meeting will be an opportunity to exchange views on the increasing relevance of technology in education and training, skills development, as well as its contribution to the EU's digital sovereignty and competitiveness. The Dialogue will gather views from industry leaders and further define the role European EdTech can play in both the social and digital policy agendas.

The discussion will also focus on how to strengthen the competitiveness of AI-driven education solutions in the EU, while reducing dependence on non-EU technological ecosystems. Additionally, it will look into how closer cooperation and strategic partnerships between education and business can help European EdTech companies grow and compete in Europe and globally.

The Dialogue will contribute to the preparation of the forthcoming 2030 Roadmap on the future of digital education and skills, expected later this year as part of the Education Package to further improve education in Europe. With the Digital Decade programme, by 2030, the EU aims for 80% of adults to have at least basic digital skills and to have at least 20 million ICT specialists employed, with a balanced participation between men and women.

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