CIES 2026: Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World

CIES 2026 welcomes a wide range of submissions that reflect diverse perspectives and encourage meaningful dialogue and critical reflection. Through these contributions, the conference aims to spark thought-provoking discussions that advance global peace, social cohesion, and justice.

Proposals are invited from across disciplines, regions, and methodological approaches, particularly those exploring the intersections of peace and education, as well as broader dimensions of Comparative and International Education. In addition to paper presentations, the conference will feature interactive workshops and networking events designed to foster collaboration and support the continued growth of the field.

VVOB contributes in various ways:

Workshops

• Implementation research in action: the nuts and bolts of feedback loops (Saturday, 28 March, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., TBA)

Paper sessions

• Supporting Teachers to Curb the Polycrises through Education: Reimagining Teacher Professional Development for Peace and Socio-Ecological Justice (Saturday, 28 March, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., TBA)
• Unlocking the ‘Black Box’: Reimagining the Middle Tier as Catalysts for System-Level Change in Foundational Learning (Monday, 30 March, 9:45 to 11:00 a.m., TBA)
• From Access to Achievement: Programs, Technology, and Well-Being in Basic Education (Wednesday, 1 April, 2:45 to 4:00 p.m., TBA)

Panel session

• AI and EdTech for Peace and Inclusion: Accessing the Hardest to Reach Through Smarter Solutions (Tuesday, 31 March, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., TBA)