Bildungsforum Asien 2026 - German-Asian Forum on Vocational Education and Training

Bildungsforum Asien 2026 – German-Asian Forum on Vocational Education and Training 2026

The German-Asian Forum on Vocational Education and Training 2026 is the only conference in Germany that brings together vocational education and training providers, industry, policymakers, and international partners from the Asia-Pacific region at this level and in this format.

Building on the highly successful Forum in 2025, which united distinguished delegations and high-level experts from Germany and Asia and sparked concrete follow-up activities, new partnerships, and ongoing cooperation initiatives, the 2026 edition continues to serve as a trusted platform for strategic dialogue, exchange, and collaboration.

The Forum combines keynote speeches, thematic panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, creating a space where German training and further education providers can meet as peers, exchange experiences, showcase their programmes, and align strategies.

The complete list of speakers will be added shortly.

Objectives:

The Forum brings together German and Asian VET stakeholders to:

• Explore trends and innovations in vocational education and training.

• Strengthen partnerships between training providers, industry, and policymakers.

• Foster community building and peer-to-peer exchange.

• Create opportunities for international collaboration and market positioning.

In a time of global skills shortages, growing competition, and rising demand for international talent partnerships, the Forum delivers real added value for its members: access to high-level decision-makers, tangible cooperation opportunities, and a strong, trust-based network that extends well beyond the event itself.

Who Should Attend:

• Training providers and education institutions

• Companies and HR professionals

• Policymakers and public institutions

• Development cooperation organisations

• Stakeholders active in the German or Asian education and training sectors

Are you looking to expand your programmes, training equipment or services in the Asia-Pacific region? Do you want to connect with partners, exchange ideas and shape the future of international TVET cooperation?

Highlights from the 2025 Forum included:

• Keynote speeches by H.E. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, H.E. Yeezang De Thapa, Minister of Education and Skills Development of Bhutan.

• Delegations and representatives from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam

• Engaging discussions on trends in TVET, collaborative training projects, and skill mobility

• Networking with German companies, education providers, and policymakers to strengthen German-Asian partnerships:

Read the report on last year's event here: