2026 Calendar of Conferences & Thematic Events

AI, Digital Transformation & Education Governance

Bett UK 2026
Europe’s largest EdTech event for schools, focusing on AI tools, digital transformation, leadership, procurement, and inclusive technology use in education systems.  21–23 January 2026 | London, United Kingdom 
https://uk.bettshow.com/

DaFWEBKON 2026
Online conference for language teachers addressing AI-supported language learning, multilingual classrooms, interculturality, and ethical digital pedagogy. 28–30 January 2026 | Online
https://dafwebkon.com/thema-2026/

Learning Technologies 2026
Conference and exhibition on digital learning ecosystems, AI-enabled learning design, and institutional strategies for education and training.  29–30 April 2026 |  London, United Kingdom
https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/

AI Summit Europe 2026
High-level summit on AI governance and implementation, relevant for education authorities dealing with AI policy, regulation, and system-wide adoption. 6–8 May 2026 | Riga, Latvia
https://aisummiteurope.eu/

EDEN Annual Conference 2026
European forum on digital education, focusing on human–AI collaboration, institutional change, and professional capacity-building.  14–16 June 2026 | Porto, Portugal
https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-2026-annual-conference/

OEB Global 2026 (Online Educa Berlin)
Major international conference on digital learning policy and practice, bringing together policymakers, providers, and educators around AI, innovation, and inclusion. 2–4 December 2026 | Berlin, Germany
https://oeb.global/
 

 

Digital Citizenship, Democracy & Civic Education

2nd European Forum on Digital Citizenship Education (Council of Europe)
High-level European forum assessing outcomes of the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 and shaping a five-year action plan (2027–2031) for democratic participation, digital literacy, and citizenship education.  27–29 May 2026 | Strasbourg, France
https://www.coe.int/en/web/digital-citizenship-education

 

 

Non-Discrimination, Equality & Human Rights in Education

ERA – Current Reflections on EU Anti-Discrimination Law
Legal policy conference examining EU equality law, structural discrimination, and implications for access to education and public services. 18–19 June 2026 | Trier, Germany
https://era-comm.eu/eu-anti-discrimination-law/upcoming-events/

ERA – Applying EU Anti-Discrimination Law
Practice-oriented training on implementing EU non-discrimination law, relevant for authorities overseeing education systems. 17–18 September 2026 |  Lublin, Poland
https://era-comm.eu/eu-anti-discrimination-law/upcoming-events/

ERA – Applying EU Anti-Discrimination Law
Focus on enforcing equality standards at the national and sectoral levels, including in education governance.  ???? 26–27 October 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
https://era-comm.eu/eu-anti-discrimination-law/upcoming-events/

European Anti-Discrimination Law Programme (ERA – umbrella)
Ongoing EU-level conferences and trainings addressing equality law, fundamental rights, and equal access to education, in various EU locations
https://academy.europeanlaw.eu/

 

Intercultural Education, Anti-Racism & Social Justice

PCE 2026 - Paris Conference on Education (IAFOR) 
Interdisciplinary conference on intercultural education, diversity, equity, social justice, and global citizenship. ???? 15–19 June 2026 | Paris, France + Online
https://pce.iafor.org/

IAIE 2026 International Conference 
International conference organised by the International Association for Intercultural Education, focusing on migration, educational equity, and intercultural education. 19–21 June 2026 |  Athens, Greece
https://iaie.org/

IMISCOE Annual Conference 2026
Major European conference on migration and diversity research, with strong relevance for minority education through dedicated strands on education, inequalities, segregation, multilingual schooling, governance, and community participation.  29 June – 2 July 2026 |  Girona, Spain + Online
https://www.imiscoe.org/events/imiscoe-events/2418-23rd-imiscoe-annual-conference-2026

ECE 2026 – European Conference on Education (IAFOR)
Large European forum addressing equity, diversity, intercultural learning, and education reform. 9–13 July 2026 | London, United Kingdom + Online
https://ece.iafor.org/

GLECC 2026 – Languages, Education, Culture & Communication
Conference exploring the intersections of language, education, culture, identity, and societal transformation. 28–30 July 2026 | Manchester, United Kingdom
https://glecc.org/2026/

BCE 2026 – Barcelona Conference on Education (IAFOR)
Focus on intercultural education, inclusion, anti-racism, and pedagogical responses to diversity. 5–9 November 2026 |  Barcelona, Spain + Online
https://bce.iafor.org/

 

Multilingualism, Minority Languages & Language Policy

LiDi 2026 – Linguistics at School in a European Perspective
Conference on multilingual schooling, language awareness, and the link between linguistics and classroom practice. 13–14 April 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland
https://www.ds.uzh.ch/de/tagungen/lidi2026.html

COM 2026 – Conference on Multilingualism
Major international forum on multilingualism research, education, and minority-language contexts. 27–29 May 2026 | Toulouse, France
https://com2026.sciencesconf.org/

EUROCALL 2026 – European Conference on Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
European conference dedicated to technology-enhanced language learning, with the 2026 theme explicitly addressing linguistic diversity and minoritised and less-commonly taught languages. 8–11 September 2026 | Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
https://eurocall-languages.org/events/current-conference/

CercleS Conference 2026
Focus on language centres, multilingual support, and inclusion in higher education. 10–12 September 2026 | Rome, Italy
https://cercles.org/stec_event/xix-cercles-conference/

IDEOLING2 – Language Ideologies and Attitudes
Conference on language ideologies, linguistic discrimination, power relations, and education. 7–9 October 2026 | Lleida, Spain
https://ideoling2.org/

 

Teacher Practice, Professional Development & School Innovation

DIDACTA 2026 
Europe’s largest education fair covering teaching methods, learning materials, digital tools, and inclusive education.
10–14 March 2026 | Cologne, Germany
https://www.didacta-cologne.com/ 

GLOBALET 2026 – Global Conference on Education and Teaching
Teacher-focused conference on innovative pedagogy, classroom practice, and inclusive teaching approaches. 26–28 March 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic land
https://www.globalet.org/ 

ICTLE 2026 – International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Education
Forum on teaching methodologies, learning environments, and educational innovation. 2–4 July 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland
https://www.ictle.com/ 

ICETL 2026 – International Conference on Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Research-oriented conference linking evidence, digital tools, and curriculum development. 9–11 July 2026 | Helsinki, Finland
https://www.icetl.org/ 

ETCONF 2026 – World Conference on Education and Teaching
Global perspectives on teaching, learning, and education innovation. 15–17 May 2026 | Rome, Italy
https://www.etconf.org/

 

Teacher Education Policy, Lifelong Learning & System Reform

ATEE Winter Conference 2026
Conference on teacher education, professional standards, and reform debates. 30 April 2026 | Braga, Portugal 
https://www.atee-winter-2026.com/

TEPE Conference 2026 – Teacher Education Policy in Europe
Policy-oriented conference addressing governance and reform of teacher education systems. 6–8 May 2026 | Lincoln, United Kingdom 
https://www.lincolnbishop.ac.uk/events/tepe-conference-2026

ATEE Annual Conference 2026
Flagship European teacher education conference focusing on equity, intercultural competence, and professional development. 25–28 August 2026 | Białystok, Poland
https://atee.uwb.edu.pl/

LLLP Online Training Series for National Stakeholders
Four policy-focused webinars on the Union of Skills, the European Semester, and EU funding priorities for lifelong learning. 19 & 26 February; 5 & 12 March 2026 | Online 25–28 August 2026 
https://lllplatform.eu/

 

 

Education Policy, Employment & Skills (EU Level)

European Commission – Call for Evidence: European Strategy for VET
Consultation supporting a new EU strategy to make vocational education more attractive, inclusive, and aligned with labour market needs. Open until 19 February 2026 |  Online
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say

European Employment and Social Rights Forum 2026 (European Commission)
High-level EU forum on strengthening Europe’s social model, with strong relevance for education, skills, inclusion, and lifelong learning policy.  3–4 March 2026 | Brussels, Belgium + Online
https://ec.europa.eu/social/forum

EURASHE – Learning and Teaching Seminar: Bridging Policy and Practice
Seminar under the Bologna Process focusing on student-centred learning, lifelong learning policies, and translating European priorities into institutional practice. 11 March 2026 | Nicosia, Cyprus
https://www.eurashe.eu/

Council of Europe – Standing Conference of Ministers of Education
High-level intergovernmental conference where Ministers of Education set strategic directions for Council of Europe education priorities. The announced focus on “Empowering educators for a democratic and digital Europe” is directly relevant to minority education, rights-based curricula, democratic participation, and teacher policy. Outcomes are particularly important for policy advocacy and national reform processes.  Date TBC (2026) | Montenegro
https://www.coe.int/en/web/cm/conferences-of-specialised-ministers

 

Education Research & Evidence for Policymaking

EUA European Learning & Teaching Forum 2026
High-level forum on learning and teaching policy in higher education. 12–13 February 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
https://eua.eu/events/eua-events/2026-european-learning-teaching-forum.html

ECER 2026 – European Conference on Educational Research
Europe’s largest education research conference, covering equity, AI, migration, language, and governance. 18–21 August 2026 | Tampere, Finland
https://eera-ecer.de/conferences/ecer-2026-tampere