Transformative Learning for the Future of Education and Work

The EEA Learning Labs are immersive, expert-led programs built for professionals and innovators navigating the evolving landscape of education, technology, and workforce development. Each Lab offers a focused, two-day experience combining research-based insights, real-world case studies, peer collaboration and experts' views to tackle urgent, high-impact challenges in EdTech.

Whether you are designing AI-enabled learning systems, managing L&D in a corporate environment, or building a legally compliant EdTech venture, the Learning Labs offer immediate value by combining thought leadership with actionable outcomes.

What Makes the Labs Unique

  • Expert-Led
    Sessions are designed and delivered by top-tier facilitators, researchers, practitioners, and legal experts with extensive experience in EdTech, AI, and workforce innovation.

  • Flexible and Modular
    Each Lab is structured using a curated mix of interactive modules, case work, and facilitated discussions, allowing for thematic deep dives and adaptive learning paths.

  • Real-World Grounded
    Every Lab is based on live case studies and current industry needs. Participants bring their own challenges to the table and leave with practical strategies and prototypes.

  • Peer-Based and Community-Driven
    Labs foster long-term peer exchange and support through a growing alumni network of innovators committed to ethical, impactful work in education.

Who Should Join

This program is designed for Founders on various stages and forward-thinking professionals at the intersection of:

  • Education and instructional design

  • Technology and product development

  • Corporate learning and upskilling

  • Innovation, leadership, and venture building

Participants may represent startups, global corporations, research institutions, nonprofits, or accelerators. The labs are especially valuable for those who are preparing to launch, scale, or refine new solutions in learning and development or want to deepen their knowledge in a particular area.

Join current Learning Labs!

Designing Ethical, Effective AI for Education and Workforce Learning

The AI Learning Lab helps participants understand how artificial intelligence can be responsibly integrated into teaching, training, and learning systems. This Lab blends insight from experts in AI, education, and digital transformation, offering participants both strategic frameworks and hands-on exploration of their own cases.

GDPR, AI Act, Regulations & & Compliance

Equipping Founders with the Legal Tools to Scale Responsibly

The Legal Learning Lab offers a rare opportunity for early-stage EdTech founders to gain clear, actionable legal guidance from top legal experts. Sessions address the most pressing legal and regulatory questions facing founders today, helping them move forward with confidence.

Startup Legal Readiness | From Founder Agreements to Exits

Equipping Founders with the Legal Tools to Scale Responsibly

The Legal Learning Lab is designed to help EdTech founders navigate the complex legal landscape of building and scaling a startup. From founders’ agreements and intellectual property to fundraising and exit strategies, this Lab provides practical insights and expert-led guidance that every founder needs. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the legal frameworks that shape startup success, along with the tools to protect their vision, attract investment, and grow responsibly.

Designing Ethical, Effective AI Building the Future of Learning in CEE

The CEE Learning Lab is a hands-on learning experience for early-stage EdTech founders navigating the promise and pressure of innovation in Central and Eastern Europe. Together, we’ll explore how to design AI-powered learning tools that are ethically grounded, locally relevant, and globally scalable—while addressing the real constraints of operating in the region.

Join us in advancing the next generation of ethical learning innovations in Central and Eastern Europe.

Shaping the Future of L&D Through Applied AI and Innovation

The Corporate Learning Lab is designed for L&D leaders navigating the real-world complexities of integrating AI into workforce development. It combines systems thinking, prototyping, and expert consultation to support participants in driving responsible innovation inside their organizations.

Are you interested in co-organizing the Learning Lab with us? Get to know each other and see what we can do together! 

We're looking for mission-aligned organizations who believe in the power of responsible innovation in education. Whether you're an ecosystem builder, investor, EdTech hub, foundation, university lab or a company looking to support the ecosystem -  we’d love to explore how we can shape the Learning Lab together.
We welcome partners who can offer:

  • Strategic support (content, mentorship, outreach)

  • Sponsorship (covering participant costs, offering prizes, etc.)

  • Visibility (sharing the Lab with your community or network)

If you have any questions, contact us at: learninglabs@edtecheurope.org or programmes@edtecheurope.org

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