What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?

Digital Universities Arab World 2025
Sep
16
to Sep 18

Digital Universities Arab World 2025

This event will delve into the future of hybrid and online learning, examine the impact of AI on universities, explore governance models and assess university responses to technological advancements impacting post-university life.

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7th International Conference on Sustainability Education
Sep
17
to Sep 18

7th International Conference on Sustainability Education

ICSE 2025 aims to delve deeper into the practical integration of sustainability in education and workforce development. This year’s theme, “Sustainability Education for Green Jobs,” emphasizes the vital link between education, environmental stewardship, and the evolving green economy.

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Eco-Campus International Conference 2025
Sep
18
to Sep 20

Eco-Campus International Conference 2025

  • Pusat Belia Antarabangsa (International Youth Centre) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The conference will examine the transformative role of Higher Education in advancing sustainability and climate action across teaching, research, governance, operations, and community engagement.

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9th NYC Green School Conference
Sep
23
to Sep 24

9th NYC Green School Conference

  • IRL School Conference Center, Cornell University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Aligned with the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, this landmark gathering reaffirms education’s essential role as an instrument of climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable development.

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Alliance for International Education World Conference
Sep
25
to Sep 27

Alliance for International Education World Conference

  • International School of The Hague (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The International School of The Hague, originally known as Het Nederlands Lyceum, has a rich history in the city of peace and justice. Growing alongside the city’s diverse community, it is an ideal location for our conference themed "Educating for peace and social justice: the role of international education."

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Inner Development Goals Summit 2025
Oct
15
to Oct 17

Inner Development Goals Summit 2025

  • 43-45 Djurgårdsslätten Stockholm, Stockholms län, 115 21 Sweden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join global business leaders, policymakers, visionary thinkers and grassroots innovators to experience how inner development can drive sustainable, lasting change across sectors for a more equitable, flourishing world.

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14th Global RCE Conference
Oct
21
to Oct 23

14th Global RCE Conference

The 14th Global Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Conference will bring together RCE members and key stakeholders to exchange knowledge, celebrate achievements and shape the future of ESD.

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IAU 2025 International Conference
Oct
21
to Oct 23

IAU 2025 International Conference

Given the inextricable relationship between universities and trust afforded to them over time, this conference wishes to ask what it is that creates trust in higher education? What must universities do to retain it across all their missions?

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Global Skills Forum 2025
Oct
22
to Oct 23

Global Skills Forum 2025

The Global Skills Forum (GSF) is a global platform for discussions on shaping skills development in rapidly evolving economies and societies, emphasising lifelong learning.

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Second World Summit for Social Development
Nov
4
to Nov 6

Second World Summit for Social Development

Thirty years after the landmark 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, the global community will gather for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). In a world facing growing inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological transformation, the need for a renewed commitment to social progress has never been more urgent.

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G-SEL Conference 2025
Nov
6
to Nov 8

G-SEL Conference 2025

This three-day event will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, academias, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and equity and to strengthen partnerships and collaborations towards achieving a sustainable future through just energy transition. 

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30th ICDE World Conference
Nov
10
to Nov 13

30th ICDE World Conference

The design of inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education is central to the futures of global higher education, a priority for practice around the globe. The conference emphasises the 'ako' of reciprocal teaching and learning as it relates to improving educational inclusivity, scalability, and sustainability across all delegates.

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COP30
Nov
10
to Nov 21

COP30

The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UNFCCC will convene from 10-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.

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International Conference on Transformative Education 2025
Nov
11
to Nov 13

International Conference on Transformative Education 2025

The International Conference on Transformative Education 2025, themed "Transforming Education for Human and Planetary Flourishing" is focused on bringing together thousands of education leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and educators from more than 70 countries to share their experiences garnered in the education field.

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2025 Higher Education Summit
Nov
19
to Nov 20

2025 Higher Education Summit

The 2025 Higher Education Summit aims to be a space for collective reflection, discussion, and co-creation for those engaged in transforming higher education into a more sustainable, regenerative learning environment.

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What’s next for greening communities?
Dec
2

What’s next for greening communities?

The final webinar of this series will close Season 4 by looking back at COP 30 and its key takeaways related to greening communities. It will unpack possible ways forward for promoting climate change education for social transformation through whole-community approaches.

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21st Education and Development Conference
Mar
5
to Mar 7

21st Education and Development Conference

  • Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Education and Development Conference (EDC) offers a unique platform for exploring innovative educational practices and developmental strategies. EDC is the premier international interdisciplinary academic conference for exploring transformative ideas in education, global collaboration, and innovative solutions to today’s educational challenges.

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7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum
Apr
14
to Apr 16

7th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum

This 7th edition of MENA-HELF will serve as a platform to explore bold ideas, exchange best practices, and foster collaboration to ensure HEIs remain resilient, innovative, and impactful in shaping knowledge economies and driving social progress.

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13th World Environmental Education Congress
Sep
21
to Sep 25

13th World Environmental Education Congress

  • Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The WEEC is a premier international congress dedicated to the progression of environmental education and advancement of education for sustainability. It serves as a platform for global dialogue, learning, and the exchange of ideas on environmental education programs.

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Taylor’s 16th Teaching and Learning Conference
Sep
11
to Sep 12

Taylor’s 16th Teaching and Learning Conference

TTLC2025 aims to foster participatory dialogues on the role of AI in transforming teaching, learning, and student engagement; share experiences and thoughts on integrating sustainability principles into higher education curricula; and highlight innovations in curriculum design that leverage AI and emerging technologies for future-ready education.

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Education for sustainable development and the SDGs in higher education: Informal discussion on top-of-mind issues for SDSN AusNZPac & ACTS members
Jul
23

Education for sustainable development and the SDGs in higher education: Informal discussion on top-of-mind issues for SDSN AusNZPac & ACTS members

Building on the "ACTS/SDSN AusNZPac 2025 Regional Forum: Putting Education for the SDGs into Practice in Higher Education", this session aims to provide an informal and friendly space for members to raise and discuss related issues or questions that are top of mind for them.

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5th Annual Futures Festival
Jul
22

5th Annual Futures Festival

As education systems around the world face mounting pressure from shifting financing priorities and intersecting crises, the Futures Festival will spotlight bold youth voices calling for sustained investment in education as a foundation for opportunity, equity, and resilience.

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A Celebration for an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship
Jul
18

A Celebration for an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship

  • Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In an increasingly interdependent world, a prosperous future requires education systems that educate for global citizenship. Join us for this celebration event to promote the creation of an International Day of Education for Global Citizenship through the United Nations system.

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Global Higher Education Symposium
Jul
18

Global Higher Education Symposium

Held on the sidelines of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) under the theme “'Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for 2030”, this Symposium aims to address the critical role and potential of as well as trust in higher education institutions (HEIs).

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ESD at HLPF2025
Jul
16

ESD at HLPF2025

Join the Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG) as they showcase global best practices in ESD — from whole-institution approaches to community-engaged learning — and explore how education can drive the just transformations needed to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

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