4th UNITAR International Research Conference 2026: Educating for Futures
International research conference convening education and training communities around futures-oriented learning, innovation and sustainable development.
- Host
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research
- Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026
- Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026: Nov 18, 2026
- Support
- Conference participation opportunity; check official registration details for any fees or support
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Education, Training and Sustainable Development
- Region
- Global / Belgium / Online
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UNITAR's fourth international research conference brings together research and practice on how education and training can prepare learners for changing futures.
Who can apply
Participation is relevant to education, training, research, policy and development actors who meet the registration or submission requirements on the official page.
What it supports
- Education for sustainable development
- Training innovation
- Learning futures
- Research-practice exchange
Fees, funding, or support
- No direct funding award is advertised; participants should confirm registration costs and support options on the official page
Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026
Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026: Nov 18, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UNITAR conference page for registration, participation details and any submission instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
The conference is scheduled at the UN House in Brussels with online participation pathways. It is positioned as a platform for sharing research, methods and practice on education systems, training and futures-oriented learning.
Eligibility
Participation is relevant to education, training, research, policy and development actors who meet the registration or submission requirements on the official page.
Fees, funding or participation support
No direct funding award is advertised; participants should confirm registration costs and support options on the official page
Themes and supported activities
Education for sustainable development
Training innovation
Learning futures
Research-practice exchange
Deadline and timeline
Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026: Conference dates: 18-19 November 2026: Nov 18, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UNITAR conference page for registration, participation details and any submission instructions.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.