The deadline for 2026 proposals closed on January 2026.

 Thematic Meetings – Onsite or Hybrid

The GEECT board welcomes the submissions of proposals for our next thematic meetings on any topic relevant for the membership schools and to the advancement of our field. The meetings can be either physical and/or hybrid format. 
 
Thematic meetings are short one or two-day events dedicated to specific topics relevant for the membership that should include original opportunities for debate, reflection and knowledge sharing. GEECT will contribute with up to 3000 € to support any organisational costs. 
 
Travelling and accommodation expenses (if applicable) are not supported by the organisation. Besides GEECT support, funded schools can also apply for CILECT funding for the same event. 

Submissions are max. 500 words and include topic, target audience, description, dates and program. See the application form.

 Conference Proposals

GEECT is looking for applications for its next rounds of events, effective 2027. We encourage members to apply and propose relevant and engaging events that can help in improving our schools, better train our teachers and staff, and further enhance the overall quality of our work. We are open to proposals for events in different formats, such as conferences, train the trainers’ activities or workshops. Besides GEECT support, funded schools can also apply for CILECT funding for the same event. 

A GEECT events are dedicated to delegates from GEECT member schools. The number of participants can vary from 30-60 people.  

The GEECT support is up to 15.000 € to the hosting school. 

The hosting school can ask participants to pay a Registration Fee (between 250 and 600 Euro, but on average around 400 Euro). The fee covers accommodation and meals.  Participants from GEECT pay their own travelling. 

The other option is to ask participants to cover both travelling and accommodation and the host is responsible for meals and programme.  

Please fill in the proposal form at
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/8D5DBD8B85B32BE5

Any questions, please contact Kirsi Rinne, kirsi.rinne@aalto.fi

A GEECT event should primarily invite people/delegates from our GEECT member schools as participants. The number of participants can vary from 30 to 60 people.

.CILECT offers a limited number of FEE WAIVERS to some guests from other regions (first come first serve; for more info refer to the Executive Director). 

After the event, you should report fill in the report. See Template

GEECT will pay 50% of the money before, and the remaining 50% after the event, usually when the feedback enquiry is finished, and/or the audio or video materials have been distributed and/or uploaded (CILECT website for example).  .