Global Education Summit
United Nations Headquarters, New York
1 May 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Co hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Kingdom of Tonga and supported by EICBI, the Summit provides a global platform for leaders and innovators to collaborate on designing resilient, inclusive, and future-ready national learning systems.
Europe India Centre of Business and Industry and its associate organisations have organised 30 Major sessions at British Parliament in London, 6 Major summits at European Parliament in Brussels over the past few years in promoting trade and relations between India and European Union as well as between India and the UK.
In addition to the physical summits, EICBI has organised number of virtual activities as part of the EuropeIndia40 VIEWS campaign so as to promote discussions amongst the current Members of Parliament from India, UK, European Union and EuropeIndia40 leaders.
About the Summit
The summit convenes global leaders to reimagine education as the foundation of national development, innovation, and human potential. Hosted at the United Nations Headquarters, the Summit will bring together heads of state, ministers, multilateral institutions, technologists, educators, investors, and youth leaders to accelerate the transformation of global education systems.
The Summit seeks to create new partnerships that align policy, technology, and capital to empower learners worldwide.
Hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the Summit provides a global platform for leaders and innovators to collaborate on designing resilient, inclusive, and future-ready national learning systems. The Summit recognises that education is not simply a social service but a critical infrastructure for national sovereignty, economic growth, and sustainable development. By bringing together policymakers, technology leaders, investors, and educators, the Summit aims to transform ideas into actionable frameworks for global education reform
Why Global Education Must Transform
Education systems worldwide face significant challenges that demand urgent action.
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Only 58% of students globally achieve minimum reading proficiency by the end of primary school.
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4 out of 5 countries experienced major learning losses during pandemic-related school closures.
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There is an estimated $97 billion annual financing gap to achieve quality education for all.
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By 2030, 300 million youth may still lack basic literacy and numeracy skills.
These realities underscore the need to rebuild education systems as foundational infrastructure for the future of nations and societies.
Summit Vision
The Summit aims to establish a new global framework where education is treated as strategic infrastructure for economic and social progress.
The Summit will focus on:
Education as Infrastructure
Recognising education as a core pillar of national development and human capital.
Digital Learning & AI
Deploying digital platforms and AI-enabled systems to expand access and improve learning outcomes.
Financing the Future of Education
Mobilising catalytic capital and blended finance to support scalable education initiatives.
Global Collaboration
Strengthening cooperation between governments, international organisations, and the private sector.
Youth Leadership
Embedding the voices of students and young innovators into the design of education systems.
Event Details
Date
1 May 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue
United Nations Headquarters
New York, United States
The Summit will include:
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High-level ministerial discussions
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Global policy dialogues
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Technology and education innovation showcases
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Strategic partnership announcements
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Bilateral meetings and collaboration sessions
Approximately 400 international participants are expected to attend
Strategic Partnerships
The Summit is supported by a global network of governments, institutions, and development partners working to transform education systems worldwide.
These partnerships bridge diplomacy, development, technology, and capital to build scalable solutions that expand access to education and strengthen learning systems globally.
The Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (EICBI) supports the Summit by facilitating international collaboration, policy dialogue, and cross-regional partnerships between Europe, India, and global institutions.
Agenda
TBC