Why come to MCMC 2027
Save the date!
We’re heading to Graz, Austria on 23 – 25 March 2027. FH JOANNEUM will host and co-organise the 5th Micro-credentials Masterclass.
MCMC has brought together practitioners, policymakers and experts since 2019. They have joined to share what’s working – and what still needs work.
The KIC’s flagship event has covered policy, technology, pedagogy and institutional strategy.
Join us, and add your voice to a conversation that keeps moving forward – meet people who understand your challenges.
Why Graz?
Graz is Austria’s city of knowledge. Its oldest university dates back to 1585, and today the city is home to four universities. It’s a fitting stage for a masterclass on skills and micro-credentials.
Around the conference, ride the Schlossbergbahn funicular up to the Schlossberg, home to the 16th-century Bell Tower. Fancy a thrill? Inside the Schlossberg, the world’s tallest underground slide drops 64 metres in 40 seconds – or faster. Let’s slide into MCMC 2027!
Graz’s old town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and Eggenberg Palace joined it in 2010. For something more modern, visit the Kunsthaus Graz, nicknamed the “friendly alien” by locals.
We think you’ll enjoy discovering Graz during your stay.
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MCMC 2026 themes
Trust in the system - recognition, quality, and assurance
Digital frameworks create strong recognition systems. How do we ensure quality, transparency and trust across borders? Tech-enhanced micro-credentials require fresh approaches. What standards ensure credentials are recognised globally? How can digital infrastructure make recognition more agile without sacrificing rigour? These questions shape how we build trust in evolving credential ecosystems.
Innovation forward – technology reshaping education
When innovation and emerging technologies reshape learning, what becomes possible? How does innovation affect the design, delivery, and recognition of micro-credentials, adaptive learning experiences, and automated assessments? Key challenges are: data privacy, vendor dependencies and quality assurance. How do we ensure technology enhances teaching excellence? Where should we set boundaries?
Credentials for all – equity, access, and global recognition
Technology widens access to micro-credentials, supporting under-represented groups, adult learners and those outside formal education. New models address global recognition and promote inclusion. Success depends on prioritising accessibility from initial design. How can digital tools genuinely lower obstacles for marginalised learners? Which initiatives bridge the equity gap?
Skills on the move - portable skills and micro-credentials
Verified skills can move across sectors, borders, and learning contexts. Digital credentials, individual learning accounts, and the European Commission’s Skills Portability Initiative support flexible lifelong learning. However, sustainable financing is key. Using public funding and private investment can remove barriers to access and portability. How can we ensure true portability across regions?
Learning pathways in practice – the MC studio
We’re already planning masterclass themes worth travelling for. Programme and registration details are coming to this space.
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Call for papers
Submit your masterclass proposal by 6 January 2026 on trust, innovation, access, or skills portability in micro-credentials.
Selected speakers receive reduced registration (€350) and prominent website visibility.
Hear from MCMC 2026
“MCMC 2026 was two intense days of thoughtful presentations, practical showcases, and open discussions on micro-credentials.”
See what MCMC 2027 has to live up to
MCMC 2027 will be our fifth edition, continuing a tradition that began in 2019.
We co-organised our forth masterclass with the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, and with support from sponsors Velocert and QualityLink. MCMC 2026 took place on 24–26 February, at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).
More than 120 professionals, policymakers and innovators joined us there. Together, we looked at how digital tools reshape micro-credentials, from design to delivery.
Get the MCMC 2026 magazine
The latest thinking on micro-credentials in education and the workplace, all in one place: Summaries from 50+ speakers across four thematic tracks, plus slides and recordings.
Were you there? It’s a handy recap. Weren’t you? It’s the next best thing – the magazine is your best preview of what’s coming.
