POST-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

13th to 19th November, 2025 - Lifelong Learning Week : Thiruvananthapuram@ Host: Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women, Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Centre for Management Development, Loyola College of Social Sciences.

20th to 25th November, 2025 - Nagaland@ Host: University of Nagaland, India

01st to 5th December, 2025 - Jaipur@ Host: IIHMR, Jaipur, India

22nd December to 22nd January, 2025 - various parts of Sri Lanka@ Host: National Centre for Advanced Studies, Sri Lanka and University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

More destinations and activities will be added as we receive confirmation from partner institutions!

Please write to Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, ASEM LLL Hub for further information at contactingshalinisingh@gmail.com

Join us in Thiruvananthapuram!!!

LIFELONG LEARNING WEEK

13th-19th November 2025

ASEM LLL Hub South Asia Centre will be co-organising several events with Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology and local partner institutions in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, India.

Activities & Engagements 13th -19th November 2025

Arrival : 13th November 2025

by Train from Calicut (please contact Dr. Shalini Singh, South Asia Coordinator, for organising your railway tickets if you would like to join the group arriving from the Calicut conference); flight @ Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), or road.

Day 1: November 14th 2025: Panels & Discussions

Beyond Education: Achieving Sustainable Futures through Lifelong Learning

9:00-10:00 hrs

10:00-11:30

Inaugural Session

11:30-11:45 hrs.

11:45-13:00

Keynote Panel: Reflecting upon the idea of Development, Sustainable Futures and the role Education plays in it: Why do we need to move beyond education and where shall we go?

13:00-14:00 hrs.

14:00-15:30

Panel & Public Discussion: From Development to Sustainable Future(s): What kind of entrepreneurship and vocational education is needed and why?

15:30-16:00

Plenary Session

with Tea/ Coffee in the room

16:00-16:15

hrs.

Cultural Event: 17:00 onwards

Bus leaves from the Venue @ 16:15. Refreshments (Kerala Specialities) to-go!

Kerala Arts and Craft Village, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

You can see and buy local crafts items and taste local cuisine.

Dinner is included in the arrangement.

Day 2: November 15th 2025: Workshops

Creating Resilient & Sustainable Learning Neighbourhoods for Sustainable Future(s)

09:30-10:00 hrs.

ASEM Workshop

Learning Neighbourhoods in Practice

10:00-12:00 hrs.

Tea/ Coffee will be available during the workshop

12:00-13:00 hrs.

PASCAL Workshop on Learning Neighbourhoods

13:00-15:00 hrs.

15:00-15:30 hrs.

Closing: Stakeholders' Meeting, Media Bite, Photo

15:30-16:30 hrs.

16:30-18:00 hrs.

Dinner

(By invitation only)

18:00 hrs. onwards

Day 3: November 16th 2025

Cultural Exchange & City Tour

Explore the city...

We might organise some field visits depending upon your areas of interest if you inform us in advance (by October end).

Day 4: November 17th 2025

Multiplier Training

Entrepreneurship Education for All

The session is meant for those institutions and stakeholders who would like to facilitate the implementation of entrepreneurship education in their respective institutions. The workshop will be conducted by representatives from Austria and facilitated by ASEM LLL Hub Regional Centre for South Asia.

Day 5: November 18th 2025

Implementing Entrepreneurship Education in Kerala

Interaction of Austrian Representatives and ASEM LLL Hub Representatives with Ministry officials, bureaucrats, accreditation agencies and other relevant stakeholders

Departure : 19th November 2025

The code for the international airport in Thiruvananthapuram is TRV. We would be happy to arrange your departure from the accomodation to the airport. In case you would like to travel to other parts of India and plan to travel by trains or long distance buses, let us know and we will support you with ticket bookings, etc.

You may choose to stay further in Thiruvavnthapuram. Please inform us if you need any suggestions regarding what to explore and where to go.

Opportunities afterwards...

Nagaland

20-25 November, 2025

Host: Dr. R. Vasanthan, University of Nagaland. Includes academic events and field visits to tribal areas

Theme: Indigenous Culture & Practices, Sustainability, Language & Literature, Extension, Health & Well-being of Marginalised Communities.

Jaipur

01-05 December, 2025

Host: Dr. Varsha Tanu, Indian Institute of Health Management Research. Includes academic events and field visits to rural and tribal areas.

Theme: Public Health, Nutrition, Well-being, Agriculture, Sustainability, Livelihood for the Marginalised, Women’s Empowerment.

Sri Lanka

22nd December 2025 - 22nd January, 2026

Host: Dr. S. Rajadurai, NCAS & University of Colombo.

Includes workshops and Public Lectures in various universities and institutions along with field visits.

Theme: Vocational Education, Faculty Development, Employability, Culture

Looking for something else?

Write to us with your specific queries and we may plan something for you with one of our partner institutions! This includes work and non-work activities. You are welcome to offer courses, workshops, engage in field visits, research and exchange, and explore opportunities that align with your area of interests.

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