Closing Event
QUALAS Closing Event:
launch of materials for the field and looking ahead
After months of intensive collaboration, the project will be festively concluded with an inspiring closing event. On Friday 22 May 2026, project partners, stakeholders, colleagues and other interested parties will be welcomed at the Main Campus of Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussel. During the day, the journey taken together will be reflected on, the most important results and lessons learned will be shared, and the opportunities that lie ahead for the future will be highlighted.
Visitors can expect a brief retrospective, clear presentations on impact and results, an inspiring keynote and the launch of all available developed materials. There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with involved partners and new contacts. In a warm, informal atmosphere, there is room to meet, ask questions and explore possible next steps.
Date: 22 May 2026
Location: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Main Campus, Building D
Target audience: stakeholders, professionals, project partners, and other interested parties.
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Program Closing Event
09:00 – 09:30 | Walk-in & welcome📍
A welcoming arrival with coffee and tea. Registration at the reception desk and time to start getting to know other participants and the hosts informally.
09:30 – 09:35 | Official opening 🎤
Welcome by the day hosts, a brief introduction to the program and practical information. Explanation of the key themes of the day and what participants can expect.
09:35 – 10:00 | Project setup and objectives 🎯
Introduction of the project setup and objectives by the project coordinators, and introduction of project partners.
10:00– 10:45 | Conceptual framework and case study findings 🧠
Short break with coffee, tea and a snack. Informal follow-up conversation about the keynote and first networking opportunity. Optionally a simple illustration of a coffee cup or pause icon.
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee break ☕
Short break with coffee, tea and a snack. Informal follow-up conversation about the keynote and first networking opportunity.
11:15 – 12:30 | Keynote session 🎤👥
Keynote address by prof. dr. Roos Van Gasse on data use and collaborative learning in education.
The moderator leads the conversation and involves the audience with a few questions.
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch break 🥪
Sandwich lunch with time to network and exchange experiences. Opportunity to have informal conversations with speakers, hosts and other participants.
13:30 – 14:45 | Launch of tools and training module 🧩
Second round of workshops and interactive sessions, offering a deeper dive into the morning’s themes or introducing new perspectives. Facilitated by experts, project members, or partners.
14:45 – 15:00 | Closing & outlook ✅
Short, powerful keynote on the future and next steps after the program. Speaker: project coordinators. Clear call to action for participants. Words of thanks to participants, partners and speakers by the host. Practical information about materials, reporting and how to stay involved after the event
15:00 – 16:00 | Drinks & networking 🥂
Informal closing drinks with beverages and snacks. An opportunity to reflect on the day, make new connections, and schedule follow-up initiatives or collaborations.
Download all materials of the QUALAS project here
Presentation slides (PDF / PPT)
Download the presentation slides used for each session, including charts, diagrams, and key messages. For every session there are multiple download links, allowing the right version or language to be selected. Small PDF and presentation icons help quickly identify the correct file.
Reports & In-Depth Analyses
This section contains in-depth reports, research results and background analyses that were discussed during the closing event. Each report offers space for multiple download links, for example the full version, summary or appendices. Every document is displayed with a clear PDF or document icon.
Summaries & One-Pagers
Short summaries, infographics and one-pagers with the key insights from the project. Ideal for internal sharing or use in presentations. Each summary has its own download button and a recognizable icon, so it is easy to see at a glance whether it is a text, infographic or factsheet.
Photos & Visual Impressions
Browse through photo albums with atmospheric images, group photos and key moments from the closing event. Each album offers multiple download options, such as high resolution or web version. Small photo thumbnails and icons show at a glance what type of visual material is available.
Extra Tools, Templates & Manuals
Download practical tools, templates, checklists and manuals developed within the project. For each tool there is room for multiple versions or languages. Every file has a matching icon, so it is immediately clear whether it is a fillable document, spreadsheet or step-by-step guide.
Use & Terms
All materials on this page may be freely used, shared and adapted within the framework of this project and the organizations involved. For external use, clear source attribution is requested, including the project name, year and, where applicable, the name of the author(s) or speaker(s). Commercial use or republication outside the context of the project is only permitted with prior written consent from the project organization. By downloading the materials, these terms are accepted.
Call to action:
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