The Education World Forum (EWF) is the world’s largest annual gathering of education and skills ministers, offering a unique, peer-to-peer, invitation-only platform for open and candid dialogue. This safe, confidential space allows ministers and their teams to engage deeply, share insights and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenges in education.

The event provides excellent networking and peer learning opportunities for ministers from around the world to discuss the most pressing issues in the education space.

By coming together to exchange diverse perspectives and experiences, and explore what works and what doesn’t in various contexts, we can discover new solutions, forge impactful partnerships and unlock fresh opportunities, building stronger, bolder and better education that serves our globally interconnected communities.

The Education World Forum 2025 took place on 18–21 May in London, UK, and was based around the theme "From stability to growth: Building stronger, bolder, better education together".

It explored a wide spectrum of critical issues surrounding the development of inclusive, responsive and resilient education systems that drive equitable and sustainable socio-economic growth. It facilitated reflections on innovative solutions to tackle the pressing global challenges we face today, with a focus on leveraging technology, public-private partnerships and international collaboration.

Stability

Nurseries, schools, colleges and universities provide safe spaces where individuals can express ideas, explore new concepts, develop their character and learn. The forum considered the critical role that engagement with communities, civil society and industries plays in building education systems that are not only resilient and adaptable but also capable of thriving in the face of disruption.

Equity

Ensuring that every individual has access to quality learning opportunities is fundamental to fostering inclusive and just societies. The forum explored the role of innovative financing mechanisms and technology in building more inclusive and equitable education systems, and the connection between widening access and ensuring quality education.

Quality

The quality of education is strongly influenced by value judgements about its ultimate purpose. To meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities, a holistic approach that incorporates different perspectives is essential. The forum looked at how policymakers, education providers and industry can work together to build education systems that are future-ready, flexible and innovative while remaining inclusive and accessible, and without sacrificing quality.

Innovation

The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace and, to keep up, we must foster a culture of innovation in learning and education. Embracing innovation not only allows us to respond effectively to change, but also empowers us to uncover new and better pathways for progress. The forum examined how the public and private sectors working together can foster innovative learning methods and pathways to ensure students graduate with the skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.

Growth

Learning is a powerful driver of growth, both individually and collectively. It transforms individuals by broadening their knowledge, enhancing their skills and fostering personal development. The forum considered how education systems can respond to the fast-evolving needs of today’s global economies, embrace lifelong learning and build stronger industry partnerships, ensuring education continues to drive economic growth, innovation and sustainability.