Educators, researchers, and changemakers are invited to take part in a high-level online conference during the Learning Planet Festival 2026, focused on rethinking education in the context of today’s cultural and environmental challenges.

Organised by The Club of Rome in partnership with the WEEC Network, this session will bring together leading voices in education, sustainability, and social innovation to examine how education systems are evolving in response to global change.

Event Overview

Title: The State of Educational Systems: Cultural Challenges of Our Time
Date: 23 January 2026
Time: 11:30 – 13:00 (UTC)
Format: Online Conference
Language: English
Theme Areas: Environment, Higher Education, Education Reform

About the Session

This interactive webinar will explore the current condition of educational institutions and the cultural shifts shaping learning today. Participants will engage in discussions on:

• The present challenges and opportunities within schools, universities, and research institutions

• The transition from traditional learning models to more innovative and inclusive approaches

• The role of participation, awareness, and education in inspiring meaningful action toward a more sustainable future

• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning as key tools for addressing complex global realities

The session forms part of the international initiative “No Limits to Hope: Transforming Learning for a Better Future”, a research and publication programme led by The Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and the WEEC Network. The initiative aims to stimulate global dialogue on learning, purpose, and sustainable development through reports and future publications.

Featured Speakers

The session will include contributions from experienced professionals and researchers, including:

• Lilei Chow – Save the Children International

• Jack Davies – Project Everyone

• John Gilmour – LEAP Institute

• Mariaclaudia Cusumano – WEEC Network

• Mario Salomone – WEEC Network

• Lucie Sauvé – Université du Québec à Montréal

This session offers a valuable opportunity to connect with global education leaders and contribute to shaping learning systems for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached to apply for this opportunity.