Four upcoming European peer learning events on inclusive digital transition organised by the DIGIT-ABLE Project
In spring 2026, DIGIT-ABLE will organise several transnational events, bringing together social economy organisations, service providers and practitioners working on inclusive digitalisation and employment. These meetings combine seminars, training sessions and study visits that allow participants to exchange practices, explore real case studies and strengthen cooperation across Europe.
Participants will gain insight into how digital tools, assistive technologies and human-centred innovation can support employment opportunities for people with disabilities while strengthening the social economy. Each event includes peer learning activities and provides opportunities to connect with practitioners and experts from different countries.
Eligible organisations might receive financial support to help cover travel and subsistence expenses.
Santander, Spain
Transnational Peer Learning Seminar and Study Visit (28-29 April 2026)
This event focuses on digital transition processes within social economy organisations. The seminar highlights the digital strategy developed by AMICA in collaboration with Femxa, an expert organisation in training and talent development.
The sessions explore how organisations can adapt training pathways and workforce development to the digital era while ensuring that technology supports people and their work. Participants will examine how digital tools improve organisational management, training, employment processes and communication.
The programme also includes study visits to Special Employment Centres managed by AMICA. These enterprises provide paid employment for people with disabilities and support their integration into the open labour market.
During the technical visits, participants will explore:
- an industrial laundry and clothing manufacturing service demonstrating automation and digital quality management;
- environmental management services that use technological tools to optimise resources and sustainability;
- practical examples of digital innovation in inclusive workplaces.
Participation may include financial support of up to 600 EUR for travel and subsistence. Apply here!
The application deadline is 28 March 2026.
More information about the programme.
Porto, Portugal
Transnational Training and Peer Learning Seminar (13-14 May 2026)
The event in Porto takes place in the context of the EASPD International Conference Leading Change in Disability Services.
The Training Session (13 May) addresses assistive technologies in the workplace. The discussion explores how technology can reduce physical, cognitive and psychosocial barriers while improving productivity, quality of work and well-being.
The Peer-Learning Seminar (14 May) focuses on human-centred digital transformation. The training introduces a structured framework that helps organisations move from digital ambitions to real adoption.
Both DIGIT-ABLE activities are organised by EASPD and Lichtwerk.
Participating organisations may receive up to 400 EUR in financial support to cover travel and subsistence costs associated with their attendance: Apply here!
Deadline: 15/04/2026
More information about the programme.
Iași, Romania
Transnational Peer Learning Seminar and Study Visit (19-20 May 2026)
This event takes place within the European Conference “Enterprising for Tomorrow” – 4th edition organised by ADV Romania, which focuses on the future of the social economy in Europe. The conference addresses topics such as digital transformation, skills development, financing social enterprises and measuring social impact.
A dedicated DIGIT-ABLE Peer-Learning Seminar (19 May) organised within the event will focus on digitalisation and human resources development in social economy organisations.
On the following day, participants will join a study visit to social enterprises within the ADV Romania Group and to the Digital Innovation Zone, part of the regional digital innovation ecosystem. The visit offers hands-on insights into how digital tools and innovation processes are applied in practice, as well as opportunities to engage with social enterprise practitioners, tech experts and innovation stakeholders.
Participating organisations may receive up to 430 EUR in financial support to cover travel and subsistence costs associated with their attendance: Apply here!
Deadline: 29/03/2026
More information about the programme.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Transnational Peer Learning Seminar and Study Visit (4-5 June 2026)
The DIGIT-ABLE activity in Amsterdam will be organised by De Omslag and WAAG Futurelab in the context of the Conference Public Spaces. It focuses on fair and inclusive digitalisation within the social economy.
On 4 June, participants will explore Waag’s Public Stack model and learn about mapping organisation’s digital landscape in an interactive session at the historic Waag building in the centre of Amsterdam. Later on, participants will visit Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE’s) to see real-life examples and talk about topics like inclusive digitalisation and work.
On 5 June, participants can take part in a major event dedicated to a digital future with public values. The event addresses key topics such as digital sovereignty and democratic digital future. Together with hundreds critical thinkers, makers and digital innovators, participants will come together to learn from each other.
Participating organizations may receive up to 600 EUR in financial support to cover travel and subsistence costs associated with their attendance: Apply here!
Deadline: 20/05/2026