Global Conference on Education for a Sustainable Future

"Transforming Education to Transform the World"

United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) | 11–12 February 2026

Day 1 – 11 February 2026
9:00 – 10:00
Registration of Participants
Accreditation, registration, and seating of participants.
10:00 – 11:00
Opening Session
Opening statements and presentation of the objectives of the Educational Programme.
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee / Tea Break
Informal networking.
11:35 – 12:30
Technical Session I
Strengthening Education Systems for the Implementation of SDG 4
Policy and academic perspectives on governance, financing, accountability, quality assurance, and the role of higher education and research in advancing the 2030 Agenda.
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:30
Keynote Session II
Innovation, digital learning, and inclusive education.
14:30 – 15:30
Technical Session II
Inclusive and Equitable Education: Leaving No One Behind
Practical approaches addressing gender equality, disability inclusion, access for marginalized groups, and data-driven monitoring of equity in education.
15:30 – 15:40
Way Forward
Summary of key messages, emerging priorities, and proposed actions.
15:40 – 16:00
Coffee / Tea Break
Informal networking.
Day 2 – 12 February 2026
10:00 – 11:00
Keynote Session III
Strategic perspectives on education, sustainability, and international cooperation.
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee / Tea Break
Informal networking.
11:30 – 12:30
Technical Session III
Future-Ready Education: Skills and Lifelong Learning
Emerging trends, lifelong learning pathways, teacher education, and alignment between education systems and labour market needs.
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00
Technical Session IV
Digital Transformation in Education
Governance, equity, digital public infrastructure, ethics, and quality assurance in technology-enabled education.
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee / Tea Break
Informal networking.
15:30 – 16:00
Adoption of Outcomes and Closing Session
Presentation of conclusions, adoption of outcomes, and closing remarks.

Conference Notes