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ASA Study Visit · Spain
Castilla y León
Regional Innovation & Vocational Skills Summit
Valladolid2–3 December 2026Registration open
When2–3 December 2026
WhereValladolid, Castilla y León
DurationTwo-day study visit
Study visit focus
Regional innovation.
Regional innovation.
Skills in practice.
A two-day event in Valladolid bringing together key stakeholders to explore regional industrial innovation, supply chain integration and vocational education strategies.
The programme combines company visits, stakeholder meetings and a visit to a vocational training centre with cultural and networking activities. The event focuses on practical exchange, mutual learning and sharing of experiences and good practices.
What to expect
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Discover the regional ecosystem
Regional summits
Interactive discussions on regional industrial policies and vocational training integration.
Ecosystem networking
Connecting regional actors under the EU Pact for Skills initiative.
Provisional programme
Study visit agenda
Subject to change. The dates and start/end times are considered final; however,
minor adjustments to the agenda content may still be made before final approval.
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Day 1 · Industry, innovation and networking
09:00–11:00
MICHELIN Talent Campus
Visit to explore automotive production, continuous learning, talent development and workforce upskilling, with a stakeholder meeting.
11:30–17:30
Boecillo Technology Hub & automotive cluster
Meetings with FACYL, CIDAUT (R&D&I), including stakeholder exchanges on technology transfer, digitalisation and sustainability in automotive and mobility. Lunch included.
18:30
Guided cultural tour of Valladolid
Optional
Optional tour of the city centre.
19:30
Networking dinner
Optional
Optional evening networking dinner. Venue to be confirmed.
Thursday 3 December 2026
Day 2 · Advanced manufacturing and vocational education
09:00–11:00
IVECO facilities
Visit to the Valladolid plant to explore automated and digitalised manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies and the skills needed for automotive production.
11:00–13:00
CIFP Juan de Herrera
Visit to the automotive VET centre in Valladolid, focusing on teaching methods, equipment and cooperation between vocational education providers and industry.
Study visit structure
Organisers
Local organiser
Castilla y León
Organiser
Automotive Skills Alliance
The study visit is made possible primarily thanks to the generous contribution of the hosting region, whose support is essential in facilitating the programme, welcoming participants, and enabling valuable exchanges with regional stakeholders.
The Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) contributes to the initiative by facilitating European-level cooperation, knowledge exchange, and connections between regional skills ecosystems. ASA's involvement is supported through the TRIREME project, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme, which aims to strengthen skills development, upskilling and reskilling, and cooperation across the European automotive-mobility ecosystem.
This joint effort reflects a shared commitment to exchanging good practices, strengthening interregional collaboration, and translating European strategies and initiatives into concrete actions at regional level.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Plan your visit
Travel and practical information
✈️ Overall Travel to Valladolid
For travel to Valladolid, the most convenient option is the train from Madrid, which takes approximately one hour.
From Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, travel directly to Chamartín-Clara Campoamor station on the Cercanías service and take the train to Valladolid.
Options from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Chamartín-Clara Campoamor:
- Cercanías train (Line C-1): Approx. 15–20 minutes from Terminal 4.
- Metro (Line 8 transfer): Approx. 30 minutes. Transfer required to reach Chamartín.
Allow extra time for waiting/transfers and verify schedules prior to travel.
🏨 Suggested Hotels in Valladolid
Recommended options based on location and accessibility:
DORMA JUAN DE AUSTRIA
📍 Close to the Regional Ministry of Education.
SERCOTEL VALLADOLID
📍 Close to the Regional Ministry of Education.
COLÓN PLAZA BY ANTHOLOGY HOTELES
📍 Close to the train station.
ZENTRAL PARQUE
📍 Close to the train station.
🚌 Transport During the Study Visit
Transport costs during the scheduled study visit programme days (2–3 December) are fully covered by the organiser.
Participation
Register for the study visit
Join the two-day summit in Valladolid.
This is a two-step registration process. Please wait for your confirmation email from the organiser after completing your registration.
01 / Register
Complete the event registration form.
02 / Await confirmation
The organiser will confirm your participation by email.
Dates: 2–3 December 2026.
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