Group 1 - The conference on international exchange in vocational education and high-skilled talent development between China and Europe was held in Qingdao, China, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU [1] - The theme of the conference was "Empowering Vocational Education and High-Skilled Talent Development through Digital Intelligence in the New Era" [1] - Key figures such as Liu Qibao, former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in vocational education for high-quality development [1][2] Group 2 - Discussions included opportunities and challenges in talent education and training in the digital age, as well as successful experiences in vocational education collaboration [2] - Chinese representatives highlighted the rapid development and unique characteristics of China's vocational education system, especially since the reform and opening-up period [3] Group 3 - The "Qingdao Consensus" was reached, focusing on mutual recognition of standards, integration of industry and education, dynamic curriculum systems, and digital training accessibility [4][5] - Four significant cooperation agreements were signed, covering areas such as talent training frameworks and international cooperation in smart manufacturing [5][6] Group 4 - The conference was supported by various organizations, including the Qingdao Municipal Government and the Shandong Provincial Department of Education, and was hosted by Shandong Rhein-Kost Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. [7]