Evidence-based approach in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps: Innovations in Research, Research on Innovations

How can innovation and research help shape a more effective, inclusive and impactful Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps? What innovative methods are being used in research, and how can innovation in education and mobility programmes be studied and better understood?

The 10th, anniversary edition of the international conference “Evidence-Based Approach in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps” will take place on 25–26 November 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. This year’s edition, held under the theme “Innovations in Research, Research on Innovation”, comes at a time when reflection on the future of Erasmus+ (2028–2034) is gaining momentum.

The event will bring together researchers, educators, policymakers and civil society representatives to explore innovative research methodologies and approaches, including the increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational and social research. Participants will examine both how innovation is applied in research practice and how to study innovation itself - including the challenges of defining, measuring and evaluating innovative practices within Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.

Discussions will highlight how combining innovation, AI-driven tools and evidence-based approaches can strengthen the quality, relevance and impact of these programmes.

Who should attend?

This conference is addressed to:

• Researchers, academics and policy analysts
• NA staff
• Policy makers
• Erasmus+ project coordinators and practitioners
• Representatives of public institutions and NGOs
• Anyone interested in the future of European education cooperation and the idea of evidence-based policy making

Join us in Warsaw and help shape the future of Erasmus+ through knowledge, dialogue and collaboration!

Polish National Agency will organise the accommodation and covers the costs for accommodation and food.

Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries, Western Balkan countries

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This project is financed by the participating National Agencies (NAs) of the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. The participation fee varies from country to country. Please contact your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre (SALTO) to learn more about the participation fee for participants from your country.

Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.