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This publication brings together papers and summaries of presentations from the 2014 conference. The theme of 'Vision 2020' explored ways to increase productivity and 'create dangerously' by considering topics such as future labour markets, what makes a college a global partner, the imperative of having a digital technology strategy, what TAFE institutes will look like in the future, and cultivating an entrepreneurial culture. Four pre-conference workshops were offered: (1) UNESCO-UNEVOC regional forum; (2) future proofing your TAFE institute; (3) maintaining quality in a time of scarce resources; and (4) entrepreneurial leadership. Speakers from Australia, USA, UK, China, Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia addressed a range of issues including future labour markets, business and industry goals; international partnerships; adopting LEAN principles; reconceptualising higher education; integrating innovation into an organisation; using digital technology; moving from a learning organisation to an entrepreneurial institution; the vision for the public provider; and international [vocational education and training] VET regulatory benchmarking.

The conference sessions were: Future labour markets; Skill development: unpacking trends and predictions; The 'Lean' university and other projects; Innovations in learning; Education and innovation: an international perspective; Sydney TAFE and Multistrada Partnership; Developing global partnerships in TVET; Global partnerships: Overarching theme; The Belfast Metropolitan College experience; The issues: How will TAFE survive ... with industry?; Setting the scene; TAFE won't survive; Getting on the good foot: responding to the question, will TAFE survive?; VET funding in Australia and the role of TAFE; Marketplace; Diversified higher education – an international perspective; Shifting boundaries and the pursuit of prestige; Diversified higher education; Sustaining growth and prosperity through diversification; Designed to engage; Digital technologies and VET; VET reform update; Food for thought in regulating the VET sector; VET regulation: how does Australia compare?; Quality assurance in the VET sector in Hong Kong.

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