Shaping the Future:
Education, Innovation, Human Capital,
& Social Transformation in the 2lst Century
DATE:
18th, 19th & 20th
November 2026
VENUE:
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The Future of Education Begins With the Questions We Ask Today.
ABOUT THE FORUM
Education is at a turning point.
Technological transformation, evolving global priorities, and changing workforce demands are reshaping how societies learn, develop, and prepare for the future.
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The Oxford Global Education Futures Forum creates space for critical conversations about these changes, bringing together perspectives from education, policy, research, technology, and leadership.
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Through dialogue and collaboration, the Forum seeks to challenge conventional thinking, explore emerging possibilities, and advance ideas that can shape more inclusive, responsive, and future-ready education systems.
Who we bring together:
Emerging Leaders
Policymakers
Technology & Innovation Leaders
Education Leaders, Researchers & Academics
Meet the speakers
HON. DR.
HAJA RAMATULAI
WURIE
Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Republic of Sierra Leone
DANIEL OBST
President and Chief Executive Officer
AFS Intercultural Programs
VELDA ELLIOTT
Professor in English and Education Director for Graduate Studies
H.E. MUMTAZ
ZAHRA BALOCH
Ambassador of Pakistan to France
Permanent Delegate of Pakistan to UNESCO
Key Themes
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Rethinking teaching, learning, and the development of knowledge in a rapidly changing world.
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Exploring how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming educational experiences and possibilities.
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EQUITY & ACCESS
Advancing conversations on educational opportunity, inclusion, and access to quality learning for all.
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SKILLS & THE FUTURE OF WORK
Examining how education can prepare individuals and societies for evolving economies and changing workforce demands.
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LEADERSHIP & POLICY
Considering the leadership, policies, and institutional changes needed to build resilient education systems.
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GLOBAL COLLABORATION
Connecting ideas, expertise, and perspectives across borders to address shared educational challenges.
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Meet the
Co-Conveners
Meet the visionaries bringing the Oxford Global Education Futures Forum to life. United by a shared commitment to advancing education, our conveners bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and leadership to the global conversation on the future of learning.
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DR.
DAVID JOHNSON
Reader in Comparative and International Education
Professorial Fellow, St Antony's College Former University Proctor,
University of Oxford
Co-Convener,
Oxford Global Education Futures Forum
DR. ALIYA KHALID
Director of Comparative and International Education
Department of Education, University of Oxford
WANTOE T. WANTOE
Co-Convener
Oxford Global Education Futures Forum 2026
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OUR VISION
Building an Education Future Worth Imagining.
We believe the future of education should be shaped by bold thinking, informed dialogue, and meaningful collaboration.
The Oxford Global Education Futures Forum aims to create a platform where ideas can be challenged, perspectives exchanged, and new approaches explored.
By connecting people and possibilities, we seek to contribute to a future in which education empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and prepares societies for the challenges ahead.
The future is not simply something we inherit. It is something we shape together.
Be Part of the Conversation.
The questions shaping education today will influence the opportunities available to generations tomorrow.
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Join the conversation exploring what comes next for education.
