In a time of global uncertainty marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, intensifying climate crises, widening inequalities and accelerating technological change, education remains a powerful lever for shaping a better tomorrow, equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, competencies and values to build human-centred, peaceful, just and sustainable societies.

The Education World Forum 2026 will bring together education and training ministers from around the world, alongside key multilateral organisations and strategic industry partners, to explore how education, at all levels, in all settings and throughout life, can be reimagined to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and unlock opportunities for growth.

Focusing on the practical challenges and solutions of policy implementation and leveraging international dialogue and partnerships amid shrinking public funding and growing threats to cooperation, EWF 2026 aims to support education ministers in building inclusive, high-quality and future-ready education systems that foster resilience, innovation and a shared sense of responsibility for our collective future.

Through a diverse programme of plenary sessions, parallel tracks and workshops, the forum will enable focused conversations and the exchange of practical experiences across four interlinked, overarching themes: peace, planet, purpose and pathways.