What’s happening in the world of Transformative Education?

13th World Congress on Education
Aug
24
to Aug 26

13th World Congress on Education

  • Churchill College, University of Cambridge (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The aim of World Congress on Education (WCE-2026) is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem and the evolution of pedagogy.

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2026 Higher Education Summit
Aug
26
to Aug 28

2026 Higher Education Summit

  • Bordeaux Montaigne University Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine France (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 2026 Higher Education Summit will take place under the theme "Unleashing Transformative and Decolonised Education for Sustainability in a Globalised World".

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ANGEL Conference 2026
Sep
10
to Sep 11

ANGEL Conference 2026

Offering a mixture of plenary sessions, workshops, symposia, paper presentations, and networking, the event aims to bring together academics, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioner-researchers from around the world for two exciting face-to-face days of sessions covering research relevant to Development Education, Global Citizenship Education, Human Rights Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Education for Peace, and Intercultural Education.

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Symposium on Education for Sustainable Development and the Core Curriculum - Rewriting Learning for an Interconnected World
Sep
10
to Sep 11

Symposium on Education for Sustainable Development and the Core Curriculum - Rewriting Learning for an Interconnected World

The symposium is needed to fill the void between theory and practice of sustainable development. We need to move beyond simply adding ‘sustainability’ to the curriculum and instead fundamentally rewrite learning from the ground up.

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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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Education Futures Forum
Sep
21

Education Futures Forum

The SDG era is closing soon. On the eve of the UN General Debate, we’re shifting the question from whether education must change to what the world’s learners must now be prepared for.

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10th NYC Green School Conference
Sep
23
to Sep 24

10th NYC Green School Conference

This milestone edition will convene educators, policymakers, climate leaders, and youth advocates from around the world to reimagine the next era of sustainable education—where every learner is climate-ready and every school is a hub of environmental leadership.

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Symposium on 'From Knowledge to Action: Transforming Higher Education for Climate Resilience'
Oct
6
to Oct 7

Symposium on 'From Knowledge to Action: Transforming Higher Education for Climate Resilience'

There is a growing need to move beyond theory and explore how universities can embed climate change and social justice into curricula, research, and practice. This symposium provides a collaborative platform to turn knowledge into actionable and innovative solutions.

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2026 NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium
Oct
6
to Oct 9

2026 NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium

Each year, the NAAEE conference focuses on a timely and critical theme shaping the future of environmental education. With more than 300 engaging sessions and keynotes, we explore how education can inspire action, build environmental stewardship, and create healthier, more resilient communities.

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5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Studies (ICoMUS 2026)
Oct
22

5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Studies (ICoMUS 2026)

You are invited to actively participate in the 5th ICoMUS and contribute to discussions aimed at advancing research and innovation across various disciplines under the theme “Smart Innovations for Sustainable Development: Integrating Science, Social, Economic, and Future Education Perspectives.”

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IAU 17th General Conference
Nov
3
to Nov 6

IAU 17th General Conference

The IAU 17th General Conference event will feature a dynamic programme exploring emerging trends in higher education, drawing on diverse perspectives from all regions of the world.

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eucen Autumn Seminar 2026
Nov
19
to Nov 20

eucen Autumn Seminar 2026

How can ULLL teams support employability, re-skilling, and up-skilling while also advancing widening participation, civic engagement, and social responsibility? How can these dimensions reinforce each other rather than compete?

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Arab Teaching and Learning Consortium Conference
Feb
2
to Feb 3

Arab Teaching and Learning Consortium Conference

  • Al Ain, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The inaugural ACTLC Conference brings together academic leaders, faculty, and teaching and learning professionals from across the region for a gathering focused on learning for impact — advancing agency, future readiness, and purpose in higher education.

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CESHK Annual Conference
Feb
27
to Feb 28

CESHK Annual Conference

  • The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The CESHK Annual Conference will be held in February 2027 under the theme “Comparative Education in Uncertain Times: Challenges, Responses, and Hopes.”

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NERPS 2027 Conference
Mar
17
to Mar 20

NERPS 2027 Conference

Preceding the launch of the Global Sustainable Development Report in September 2027, the NERPS 2027 Conference aims to bridge scholarly literature and policy lessons to contribute to transdisciplinary insights for accelerating the attainment of the goals and charting pathways beyond 2030.

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APAIE 2027
Mar
21
to Mar 25

APAIE 2027

  • Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The program promises to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to shape the future of international higher education under the theme, Humanity in the AI age: engaging Asia-Pacific perspectives, from diverse perspectives.

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Global Higher Education Symposium
Jul
15

Global Higher Education Symposium

The Global Higher Education Symposium is expected to be held on the sidelines of the 2026 HLPF under the theme Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs, for a sustainable future for all. 

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Architects of Change: Re-imagining Global Citizenship Education Through Collaboration and Dialogue
Jul
13
to Jul 20

Architects of Change: Re-imagining Global Citizenship Education Through Collaboration and Dialogue

Global Citizenship Alliance Seminars are short-term learning abroad experiences that transform how students understand local/global interconnections and their role in addressing complex challenges—from sustainability and social justice to human rights, democracy, cultural competency, and ethical leadership.

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Transforming Education Summit +4: accelerating progress towards SDG 4
Jul
10

Transforming Education Summit +4: accelerating progress towards SDG 4

  • Room I, Room II, Room IX, Room X, Room XI, UNESCO HQ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As the 2030 deadline for SDG 4 approaches, the Transforming Education Summit +4 will bring together leaders and partners from around the world to assess progress and identify priorities for the years ahead. The event will focus on building more resilient and inclusive education systems through action on teaching, lifelong learning, digital transformation and sustainable financing.

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2026 HESI Global Forum: Reimagining Higher Education for Global Transformation toward a Sustainable Future
Jul
9

2026 HESI Global Forum: Reimagining Higher Education for Global Transformation toward a Sustainable Future

In line with the 2026 HLPF focus on transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the Forum will explore how higher education can serve as a catalyst for global solutions, systemic change and inclusive sustainable development.

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: How universities are contributing to a more peaceful and just society
Jul
8

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: How universities are contributing to a more peaceful and just society

Examining performance across an overall SDG 16 score and two of its contributing indicators, the session will highlight key findings from THE’s recent whitepaper, United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: How universities are contributing to a more peaceful and just society.

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Global Symposium Series 2026: Nairobi
Jul
2

Global Symposium Series 2026: Nairobi

Through this series of events, which will feature panels, interactive workshops, and ample networking time, CUE seeks to explore a shared question: What do young people need to thrive, and how can education ecosystems better support this?

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Global learning in the UK: Past, present and futures
Jul
1

Global learning in the UK: Past, present and futures

The event will bring together diverse professionals from across the UK who are interested in transformational educational approaches, providing a valuable moment to reflect on the importance of global learning within the current global context and, crucially, serve as a springboard for future research, collaboration, and innovation.

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2026 APPRA Conference
Jul
1
to Jul 5

2026 APPRA Conference

  • Mountain Vista Retreat – Nagarkot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The conference seeks to explore the proposals and innovative ideas from scholars on how peace research, education, creative practices, and digital innovation can contribute to sustaining democracy and nurturing cultures of peace and justice.

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Teaching and Learning Ecological Economics
Jun
30
to Jul 3

Teaching and Learning Ecological Economics

  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Ghent University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This subtrack of the 16th Conference of the European Society for Ecological Economics will explore theoretical, empirical, and practical knowledge on how economic education can be developed to align with ecological economic principles. 

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2026 Responsible Management Education Week
Jun
28
to Jul 1

2026 Responsible Management Education Week

  • Onsi Sawiris School of Business, American University of Cairo (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The PRME Global Forum is PRME’s annual flagship event that brings together PRME’s stakeholders to exchange knowledge and good practices on how to use the Principles of PRME as vehicles for transformation and advancement of the SDGs.

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Acting together: The true measure of university excellence
Jun
24

Acting together: The true measure of university excellence

This session explores how universities can move beyond recognition and rankings to embed sustainability as a shared responsibility across governance, research, education and partnerships; and why collective action, rather than individual achievement, should be the defining measure of institutional excellence.

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