This work "Utrinki iz dopoldanskega dela prvega dne" by Nevenka Kocijančič is licensed under All rights reserved by Ana Peklenik Adult educators are undoubtedly one of the most progressive social groups. In recent years, they have succeeded in shedding the traditional image of learning tied to classrooms, blackboards and chalk. Education has been brought to where it is genuinely needed and where it has an immediate impact – among the people. This shift was demonstrated through numerous examples of best practices at the recent EPALE Community Conference held in Bologna and online. Bologna, home to the Alma Mater Studiorum, hosted the first day of this year's EPALE Community Conference. On Tuesday, 15 October, a hybrid event took place in the stunning Salaborsa Library on the main square in the city centre, while the following two days of the conference were held online. This approach proved to be excellent, as an engaging discussion unfolded in the Zoom chatroom alongside the main programme. Forward. Adult Learning: Igniting Change, Shaping Tomorrow The conference, boldly titled, was founded on the principle that adult education is crucial in shaping our future. Numerous experts demonstrated through their presentations that programme and activity creators are never short on ideas for connecting with vulnerable groups and enhancing adults' competencies in areas where these groups may not initially see the need. The theme of the first day was Upskilling and Reskilling for the Digital Transition. "Who sets the rules in the digital world, and how does this impact our privacy?" asked the event's moderator, Tamsin Rose. The morning's speakers delved into finding an answer, with a lively exchange of ideas coming from both the audience in the hall and those attending online. We need a decade of skills! Policy representatives were unanimous in their messages: raising awareness for skill enhancement is critical. For that reason, the European Year of Skills initiative, despite its official end, is far from over. Skills are more crucial than ever today and will only grow in importance for the future. More information on epale.ec.europa.eu