2. Istanbul Summit Education

The 2nd Istanbul Education Summit was held in person in Istanbul on November 4–5, 2022, under the theme “The Future of School: Post-Pandemic Needs of Education.”

04 November 2024

The 2nd Istanbul Education Summit was held in person in Istanbul on November 4–5, 2022, under the main theme “The Future of School: Post-Pandemic Needs of Education”.

The program was honored by the presence of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who delivered the opening address. It continued with speeches by the Minister of National Education, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Tekin, and the President of the Turkish Maarif Foundation, Prof. Dr. Birol Akgün.

During the high-level session of the summit, the theme The Future of School: Post-Pandemic Needs of Education was discussed with the participation of education ministers from various countries. In the following sessions, academics and experts took part in panels focused on topics titled as “Back to School,” “The Future of Covid Generation,” “Differentiated Education,” and “Alternative Pursuits in Education.”

In addition, the summit featured Good Practices in Education presentations compiled from Maarif Schools in various countries, an exhibition of the photography contest, and story-based projects from different geographies where Maarif Schools operate. These activities were presented to participants in the foyer area.

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