With the theme “New Roles and Lifelong Learning Strategies for Educating Cities in the SDG Era”, the event will highlight innovative approaches to urban education, sharing best practices and real-world experiences that help cities grow as inclusive, knowledge-driven communities. Program Highlights The meeting’s program includes: Opening Ceremony with remarks from Mayor of Changwon, Mayor of Dalseo […]
Submitted experiences must align with the main theme and fall under one of the following three thematic areas: City / Community: This axis focuses on building a shared sense of “us” in increasingly diverse urban settings. Initiatives promoting intercultural dialogue, social cohesion, and the right to the city are encouraged, recognizing diversity as both a […]
On 30 November, we will once again celebrate the International Day of the Educating City, under the slogan: “Children’s participation in the Educating City” This edition highlights the active role of children as an essential part of citizenship. Children have the right to be heard and to take part in decisions that affect their environment. In […]
The International Association of Educating Cities opens the call for the Educating Cities Award 2026, aiming to recognize and highlight best practices that promote inclusion and social cohesion through education. Who can participate? All IAEC member cities can submit applications, except those that are part of the Jury, the host city of the 18th International […]
Cities interested in sharing their good practices can submit their experiences until August 31, 2025. Each city may submit up to three good practices. The experiences must fall under one of the following thematic areas: Sustainability and resilience as urban foundations: promotes the responsible use of resources and environmental preservation, shaping citizens who are aware […]
The 8th Meeting of the Argentine Network of Educating Cities will take place on November 14th, 2025, in the city of San Justo, Province of Santa Fe. The theme of dialogue, reflection, and learning that runs through this event is “Educating City, Classroom in Action: Innovation as a Pillar of Transformation.” This 8th Argentina Network […]
The aim of the meeting was to create a space for exchange and joint work among cities from different countries that carry out coordination roles or are part of the monitoring commissions. The meeting agenda included: Welcome and general overview of the meeting Introduction round of participants Presentation of key topics for joint work Strengthening […]
From May 26 to 29, 2026, Granollers will become the epicenter of international debate on the future of cities as it hosts the 18th International Congress of Educating Cities. The event will revolve around three main thematic pillars — community, critical citizenship and creativity — with the aim of rethinking urban environments through an educational, […]
On June 11, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Play Hour takes place — an initiative to commemorate the International Day of Play within the framework of the Portuguese Network’s thematic group “Playing in the Educating City”. The proposal invites member cities to offer spaces such as schoolyards, squares, streets, or parks where children can […]
