In step with the rhythm of the times, the 2006 VALBEC conference questions the place of adult literacy and numeracy in 21st century contexts.
Do we keep alive the language of human and social capital or have times changed?
How do the demands for multi-literacies affect the workplace, the worker and the adult learner?
Are new paradigms and methodologies being developed to meet these demands?
How do we cater for literacies across personal, community, economic and workplace domains?
Are we any closer to achieving greater access and equity for all?
Just what does the adult literacy learner need right here, right now?

These key questions will drive the discussions and dialogues at the 2006 conference.