The move towards Industry 5.0 requires broad collaboration and continuous dialogue between all those involved in industrial transformation. The masterclass webinar series serves as both a learning journey and a mobilisation process, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation, focused on ‘how to’ questions: 

  • Creating inclusive spaces for exchange: Webinars allow stakeholders across Europe to connect and exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of Industry 5.0. 

  • Mobilising and motivating stakeholders: By presenting real examples and concrete solutions, the series encourages active engagement from workers, managers, VET students, and job-seekers. 

  • Linking research, policy, and practice: The series translates BRIDGES 5.0 findings into accessible insights and invites feedback to inform policy briefs and project outputs. 

  • Supporting uptake of new skills and learning pathways: Through showcasing good practices and engaging in interactive discussions, the webinars help organisations and individuals understand how to move towards Industry 5.0. 

The masterclass webinar series will: 
  • Engage and motivate a diverse set of stakeholders to support and benefit from BRIDGES 5.0 outcomes. 
  • Offer practical, accessible learning experiences for workers, managers, VET students, and job-seekers on topics relevant to the twin transitions and Industry 5.0. 
  • Foster dialogue between practice and research, connecting companies, academics, policy makers, and communities. 
The series provides a continuous dialogue platform to: 
  • Explain what Industry 5.0 means in practice. 
  • Share project insights and experiences. 
  • Facilitate peer learning and motivate participation. 

A series of Bridges 5.0 Masterclasses leading to the Final Bridges Conference which will take place in person on 2nd October 2026 in Brussels.

Upcoming Masterclasses:

  • February 13 2026: Working together on accelerating the Industry 5.0, what is needed for workforce skills?a working session with the Joint Research Centre | JRC Seville
  • March 13 2026: Social Partners
  • April 17 2026: Workforce diversity in I5.0
  • May 15 2026: VET
  • June 12 2026: Masterclass for managers: Good Practices/Initiatives in Industry 5.0
  • September 11 or 18 2026: Session on Identifying the big questions/challenges for the Final Conference

Next Bridges 5.0 Masterclasses TBA