Building Evidence, Shaping Education

In the ongoing effort to tackle educational inequalities, the use of longitudinal data has emerged as a powerful instrument for both research and policymaking. The upcoming LINEup event, Understanding Educational Inequalities Through Longitudinal Data, will convene leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore this vital topic. The event will take place on 17 October 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00, at the Amalia Hotel (10 Amalias Avenue, Syntagma) in Athens, Greece.

Organised by the Computer Technology Institute and Press ‘Diophantus’ (CTI), the Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE), and the University of Piraeus Research Centre (UPRC) the event offers a unique platform for dialogue and exchange. Participants will engage with key findings from the LINEup project, discuss policy implications, and explore collaborative pathways to advance educational equity through data.

The event is free of charge and attendance is by registration only. Participants may choose to join the full-day event or register directly for one of the three specialised workshops taking place in the afternoon.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/251231394127350

AGENDA

 Friday 17 October 2025, 10:00 – 18:00 local time
 Venue: Amalia Hotel Athens, 10 Amalias Avenue 10557 Syntagma, Athens, Greece
 Moderated by Altheo Valentini

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9:30 – 10:00	Welcome Coffee  & Participant Registration
10:00 – 10:10	Official Welcome by Host Institutions Eirini Pittara, Head of the Directorate of Educational Technology and Innovation, Greek Ministry of Education. Michael Paraskevas, Professor, University of Peloponnese, Vice President at the Board of Directors, Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus”.
10:10 – 10:20	WarmUp Exercise
10:20 – 10:40	Why Longitudinal Data Matters for Education Policy: the LINEup Project Veronica Mobilio, Head for Research, Fondazione per la Scuola
10:40 – 11:00	Longitudinal Data in Europe: State of Play  Emmanuele Pavolini, Professor, University of Milan Statale
11:00 – 11:45	Panel 1: Insights from the LINEup longitudinal data analysis This panel discussion will highlight and reflect on the interim findings from the longitudinal data analysis and harmonization efforts carried out within the LINEup project. It will offer critical insights into emerging patterns, data comparability, and methodological challenges and opportunities featuring researchers from the LINEup consortium. Emmanuele Pavolini, Professor, University of Milan Statale Gianluca Argentin, Professor, University of Milan Bicocca Martin Neugebauer (online), Professor, Karlsruhe university of education Luis Ortiz (online), professor, University Pompeu Fabra
11:45 – 12:15	Coffee Break
12:15 – 13:15	Panel 2: How Longitudinal Data Can Transform Education Policies/Practices  A panel discussion featuring international experts presenting case studies on how longitudinal data and rigorous research designs – such as Finland’s 2-year ECEC trial – can inform and improve education policy and practice. Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Professor of School Education, Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of the Peloponnese, National Project Manager PISA Katja Upadyaya, Professor, University Lecturer and Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, University of Helsinki Marta Soler-Gallart, Full Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Barcelona
13:15 – 13:30	Closing Remarks  Bartek Lessaer, Policy Officer, European Commission
13:30 – 15:00	Networking Lunch
15:00 – 16:45	PARALLEL WORKSHOPS
	Teacher Workshop (in Greek) Unpacking Educational Inequalities: A Model for Understanding Student Outcomes & Engagement Focus on inclusive practices and classroom strategies that foster student engagement and belonging. For primary and secondary school teachers.
	Research Workshop (in English) Strengthening Research on Education by Using Longitudinal Data Focus on methodologies, data harmonisation, and comparative research using longitudinal datasets. For educational researchers.
	Policy Workshop (in English) Challenges & Opportunities for Implementing a Longitudinal Data System  Focus on translating data into policy and strengthening governance frameworks. For education policymakers.
16:45 – 17:30	Workshops Key Take-Aways & Closing Discussion
17:30 – 18:00	Closing Drinks

Participation in LINEup in Athens 2025 offers an important opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and policy dialogue on one of education’s most pressing challenges.