This year’s SGAVE Annual Conference took me to Qingdao, one of China’s most fascinating coastal cities. As a vocational training consultant, I was looking forward to exchanging ideas with international colleagues and hearing the diverse perspectives on educational innovation that this conference traditionally offers.
An inspiring seaside venue
Qingdao proved to be the perfect backdrop for a conference on educational innovation. Our hotel, located directly on the seafront, not only offered spectacular views, but also the ideal atmosphere for productive discussions between sessions. The city’s modern tourist infrastructure, coupled with its rich history as a former German colonial port, created a unique connection between the past and the future.
Diverse topics in vocational education
The SGAVE annual conference was characterized by its thematic diversity. The spectrum ranged from digital learning platforms to sustainable vocational training and international cooperation models. Particularly impressive was the range of innovations presented: from virtual reality applications in training to AI-supported assessment systems.
Artificial intelligence in vocational training.
My own presentation focused on the integration of artificial intelligence in vocational education. I presented the latest developments and an AI model that can support the entire educational process, from course development to the evaluation of learning outcomes with AI.
