The 10 short presentations contained in this document were given by representatives of vocational training research and development organizations from 9 of 10 member states of the Eurpoean community and concern the current and future research and development priorities of these organizations. An introduction discusses objectives and highlights the papers and discussions. The papers are "The Federal Institute for Vocational Training and Its Tasks--Federal Republic of Germany,""The Centre for Studies and Research on Qualifications--France,""Introduction to ISFOL and Its Activities--Italy,""Government Sponsored Research into Vocational Training in the United Kingdom,""AnCO's Planning, Research, and Development Strategies--Ireland,""Vocational Training of Adults by the Office National de l'Emploi--Belgium,""The National Manpower Service--RVA--Belgium,""Introduction to PCBB and Its Activities--The Netherlands,""Research Project 'Teaching and Learning'--Utrecht University--The Netherlands," and "Proposals for International Co-operation of Training Research Institutions for Observation of Changes in Qualifications Resulting from Introduction of Information Technologies--BIBB--Germany." A chronological list is also provided of CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training) activities in relation to new information technologies and vocational training. (YLB)