Last week in Delft, surrounded by innovators and educators from across Europe, I was reminded how alive and dynamic our community truly is. Conversations on interoperability and digital transformation weren’t just technical — they were about trust, collaboration, and Europe’s shared responsibility to shape its own digital future.

During the 1EdTech Learning Impact Europe gathering, we ran a live Mentimeter and the results were telling: most participants felt confident about European initiatives like the Digital Education Hub and University Alliances, but less so about identity, data exchange, and APIs. It showed that while the building blocks are there, we still speak many “digital dialects.” Yet the enthusiasm was contagious — the screen filled with emojis as people shared projects like EduAPI, OOAPI, and EduXS, and called for more spaces to connect these efforts.

For me, that’s exactly what EUNIS stands for: turning complexity into connection. Seeing our community come together — openly, curiously, and with humour — reminded me why this work matters. Every conversation like this brings us one step closer to a truly interoperable and value-driven digital future for European education. — Evelien Renders,(SURF). EUNIS President.

EUNIS Learning Technology SIG study visit at TU Delft

On 22 September 2025, the EUNIS Learning Technology Special Interest Group, led by Gill Ferrell (1EdTech) and Thierry Koscielniak (ESNAM), organized a special study visit hosted by TU Delft. This event provided participants with an immersive experience into the university’s innovative learning environments.

Highlights from the visit

  • New Media Centre: attendees explored TU Delft’s state-of-the-art facilities, witnessing firsthand the integration of advanced media technologies in educational settings.

  • Learning for Life Center: the center’s focus on lifelong learning was showcased, emphasizing the university’s commitment to continuous education and skill development.

  • Pre-Conference Workshop: a hands-on session that combined immersive technology showcases, course design insights, and educational robotics demonstrations, fostering rich networking and knowledge exchange among European digital learning professionals.

Community engagement

The event was attended by numerous EUNIS members, reflecting the strong community engagement and shared commitment to advancing digital learning. Discussions centered around interoperability, digital transformation, and Europe’s role in shaping its digital educational future.

Looking ahead

Building on the success of this event, the next Learning Impact Europe conference in 2026 will be hosted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, continuing the tradition of fostering collaboration and innovation in digital learning across Europe.

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