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- Source: Cedefop https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/contacts/koen-bois-denghien-speaker-2026
Koen Bois d'Enghien, a policy officer at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), will be a speaker in 2026, according to a Cedefop announcement. Bois d'Enghien is responsible for EU policy on vocational education and training (VET) and focuses on quality assurance and basic skills.
Key facts
- Koen Bois d'Enghien is a policy officer at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL).
- He is responsible for EU policy on vocational education and training (VET).
- His work focuses on quality assurance and strengthening basic skills in VET, including citizenship skills.
- He has over 20 years of experience in EU policymaking and EU grant management.
- He previously worked as an expert at Cedefop and as a labour market economist at a public employment service.
What is his current role?
At DG EMPL, Bois d'Enghien handles EU policy on vocational education and training. His current work centres on quality assurance and on strengthening basic skills within VET, including citizenship skills. He has more than 20 years of experience in EU policymaking and EU grant management.
What is his professional background?
Before joining the Commission, Bois d'Enghien worked as an expert at Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. He has also worked as a labour market economist at a public employment service. He holds master's degrees in Economics and Political Science.
What will he discuss in 2026?
Bois d'Enghien is scheduled to speak in 2026, though further details of the event have not been announced. His expertise in VET policy and quality assurance suggests he will address issues related to skills development and training standards. The announcement comes as the EU continues to focus on vocational education as part of its employment and social inclusion agenda.
Source: Cedefop
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