Launched in 2020 by the Learning Planet Institute in partnership with UNESCO, the LearningPlanet Festival has been organised each January to celebrate the International Day of Education (24th January), bringing together hundreds of thousands of participants from 193 countries. Over the years, it has become a shared space for dialogue and action, where youth, educators, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and changemakers come together to reimagine education and take steps towards learning to take care of oneself, others, and the planet.
The 2026 edition promises to be rich in discussions and collaborations around the world, including at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris, for two exceptional days of celebration on 21 and 22 January 2026!
21 January 2026 - a day dedicated to research - by invitation only
This event will bring together researchers from around the world to discuss three major issues: peace, democracy and artificial intelligence. It will be a unique opportunity for academic leaders to explore, reflect and exchange ideas.
22 January 2026 - an exceptional day in 3 stages - register now!
On the agenda: a shared conference, a workshop of your choice, and the launch of the Learning Planet Academy!
Join us for an exceptional day of collaboration, panels and workshops. The Festival at the Institute will be an opportunity to celebrate the association's 20th anniversary and announce the official launch of the Learning Planet Academy, a global initiative designed to train and support those who will build the future, to be the best learners FOR the world—and not ‘in’ the world!
In the presence of:
Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education
François Taddei, Co-Founder & President – Learning Planet Institute
Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University
Felipe Paullier Olivera, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs