This activity is for international participants taking part in the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating and local Antwerp stakeholders with interest in Antwerp City of Learning and international partners.

• Shared Philosophy: Both CAP-City and the Cities of Learning Network share a core belief in the value of all learning, regardless of where or how it takes place, especially non-formal learning.
• Practical Implementation: CAP-City serves as a prime example of a Cities of Learning partner actively implementing the network's vision by managing a local City of Learning platform (Antwerp).
• Empowering Learners: CAP-City directly supports young people in making their skills visible through Open Badges, a central mechanism of the Cities of Learning platform for recognising and validating diverse learning pathways.
• Systemic Change: By focusing on Learning EcoSystems and advocating for non-formal learning, CAP-City directly contributes to the Cities of Learning Network's broader goal of fostering more inclusive and responsive learning environments.
• Good Practice Exchange: CAP-City's experience in building partnerships, coaching, and using Open Badges provides valuable good practices that can be exchanged and adapted by other Cities of Learning partners. The inclusion of local stakeholders and proposals will further enrich this exchange, demonstrating real-world applications and inspiring new international collaborations.

• To understand CAP-City's vision and practical approach to building an inclusive Learning EcoSystem in Antwerp, co-developed with CODEC.
• To learn how CAP-City uses the Antwerp City of Learning platform and Open Badges to make skills visible and create pathways for young people.
• To engage with local stakeholders, listening to their ideas, cooperation proposals, and projects involving CAP-City and CODEC, particularly those focused on using the Antwerp Cities of Learning platform.
• To explore and discuss cooperation proposals and projects that could involve international partners (the study visit participants).
• To exchange good practices and identify transferable strategies for valuing non-formal learning in local and international contexts.
• To strengthen participants' understanding of how to advocate for the recognition of non-formal learning and inclusive systems through concrete examples.
• To gain insight into the diverse implementations and benefits of Cities of Learning platforms across various international contexts.

• Participants should actively listen to CAP-City's and CODEC's presentation on their vision for Learning EcoSystems and their work with the Antwerp City of Learning platform.
• Consider how their approach resonates with or differs from their own organisational context.During the afternoon session, participants will have the opportunity to engage with local stakeholders.
• Actively listen to ideas, cooperation proposals, and projects being presented by local stakeholders in collaboration with CAP-City and CODEC, especially those demonstrating the use of the Antwerp Cities of Learning platform.
• Be prepared to share brief examples of how your own organization values and recognizes non-formal learning or supports young people's pathways to education, employment, and inclusion, contributing to the local discussions.

• Listen for opportunities and specific proposals that could involve international partners from the study visit.
• Formulate questions for CAP-City, CODEC, local stakeholders, or fellow international participants to deepen the exchange of good practices and explore potential international collaborations.

• Participants will meet the people behind various Cities of Learning platforms from around the network. Each presentation will highlight the unique aspects and benefits of using the platform as a learning ecosystem.
• This is an opportunity to ask questions directly to the platform managers and understand their specific implementation models.

• Reflect on how CAP-City's and CODEC's model, specific local practices, or proposed projects (from both local stakeholders and the diverse platform presentations) could inform their own work or the broader Cities of Learning Network.
• Consider how their organisation could contribute to or benefit from deeper engagement with the Learning EcoSystem concept and the Cities of Learning platform, potentially through new international partnerships.