The TUADIG project was presented at the NordYrk 2026 conference, held inJyväskylä, Finland, from 10–12 June 2026. The conference brought togetherresearchers, educators, and developers to explore innovative approaches invocational and higher education, with a particular focus on immersive and work-based learning in response to digitalisation, sustainability, and lifelong learningchallenges.

The presentation focused on identifying digital and pedagogical competence needsin Ukrainian agricultural vocational education and training (VET), particularly inrelation to simulation-based and immersive learning. The analysis combined insightsfrom both educators and industry representatives, offering a well-roundedperspective on current and emerging skills needs.

The topic attracted positive attention from participants. The presentation wasespecially appreciated for highlighting the relevance and importance of the theme, aswell as for bringing forward the specific challenges and opportunities within theUkrainian context.

The discussion underlined the growing need to better align education with the rapidlydeveloping demands of the agricultural sector, and the role of simulation and digitalpedagogy in supporting this transition