On 18–19 November 2026, Network4Work partners will gather in Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain, for the network's third transnational meeting, hosted by the Municipality of Vilanova i la Geltrú and its Public Innovation Agency: Neàpolis
Following previous meetings in Nyíregyháza and Varberg, the partnership is entering an important new stage of its transfer journey: moving from understanding Nyíregyháza's Employment Forum Good Practice towards adapting and testing its elements in different local contexts.
From understanding to adapting
During the first phase of Network4Work, partners explored the Employment Forum model, examined their local labour market challenges and began engaging stakeholders through their URBACT Local Groups.
Now, as the project moves through its Adapt phase, attention turns to practical experimentation. Each partner city will develop locally relevant pilot actions, drawing on the Good Practice while responding to its own needs, priorities and stakeholder expectations.
The Vilanova meeting will provide an opportunity to share initial ideas, learn from each other's experiences and take further steps towards designing and implementing these actions.
Learning from the host city
Alongside the network's joint work, participants will have the opportunity to explore Vilanova i la Geltrú's blue economy, vocational training and local employment ecosystem.
These experiences will offer additional perspectives on how cooperation between public authorities, educational institutions and businesses can help address local labour market challenges.
The meeting marks another step in Network4Work's shared learning journey, bringing the partnership closer to testing practical approaches to stronger local employment governance.
Stay tuned for news and insights from Vilanova!
