November 15, 2025
The 5th Istanbul Education Summit, organized by the Turkiye Maarif Vakfi (Turkish Maarif Foundation), is set to be a significant international platform for redefining the future of global education. Scheduled for December 5-6, 2025, the summit will gather policymakers, academics, teachers, and experts under the compelling main theme: "Healing the World Through Education."
The image highlights the summit's ambitious goal of positioning education not just as a tool for career development, but as a critical lever for addressing global challenges and promoting human values. By focusing on "Healing the World," the 5th edition will serve as a comprehensive forum to discuss:
Educational Policies: Strategies for grounding education in ethical and humanitarian values.
Social Impacts: The role of learning in fostering compassion, social justice, and a sense of shared global responsibility.
Learning Approaches: Developing curricula and methods that move beyond technical knowledge to instill wisdom and moral understanding.
The two-day event will be held at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, and is planned to feature a high-level opening session graced by Her Excellency Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye.
The program is structured around key sessions designed to spark deep conversation:
High-Level Session: Will address the strategic directions for education policy in contributing to a better, more peaceful world.
"Revealing the Known in the Mirror of Education" Panel: A philosophical exploration of global challenges, analyzed from an educational perspective to understand their root causes and effects.
"Beyond the Curriculum: The Art of Humanity" Panel: This session will delve into how education can transcend mere knowledge accumulation to cultivate moral values and wisdom in students.
"From Schools to Society: The Collaboration Ecosystem" Session: A discussion on strengthening cultural belonging while encouraging active contribution to a global culture of cooperation.
"A Call from Youth to Tomorrow: From Idea to Action" Closing Session: A platform dedicated to young people to present their innovative ideas and potential contributions to the future.
As the organizer, the Turkiye Maarif Vakfi uses the Istanbul Education Summit to solidify Istanbul as a dynamic hub for discussing contemporary educational issues and institutionalizing ideas that deeply examine the field. The summit is also a space for showcasing global excellence, featuring presentations on "Best Practices in Education" from Maarif Schools operating around the world and hosting an exhibition of the 5th International Maarif Photography Competition.
Since its launch in 2021, the Istanbul Education Summit has grown into an influential annual event, continuing its mission to offer a global perspective on the future of education, aiming for the happiness and well-being of all humanity.
