The enlargement of the European Union embracing the ten new member states, alongside the pre accession countries seeking to join in 2007 and beyond, offers an unparalelled opportunity to extend collaboration and partnership between VET institutions of the expanded European Union. The value added of such enlargement enables us all, as practitioner institutions, to learn from each other; expand our understanding; share good practice in teaching and learning; adapt new technologies and bring a common understanding in our efforts to influence the European goal of a single transparent framework for Vocational Education and Training. Moreover, through EfVET as a practitioner network - the conference offers the opportunity to build relationships and collaborative partnerships across Europe.