Jerusalem to Host First International Education Conference in Israel

Jerusalem will host the first international education conference in Israel, EDUNATION, on November 9 and 10. Thousands of educators, ministers of education, policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and opinion leaders from dozens of countries are expected to attend the event at the International Convention Center, Binyanei Ha'uma, named after Shimon Peres.

The conference aims to address the critical question of how to design an education system that prepares children and youth for a rapidly changing world, encompassing technological, social, and security advancements. Holding the event in Jerusalem positions the city as an international hub for educational discourse, fostering multiculturalism and innovation, and reinforcing its status as a center for knowledge, excellence, pluralism, and collaboration in education.

In addition to local and international speakers, the conference will feature education ministers and decision-makers from various countries, as well as senior figures from educational systems in Europe, Africa, and South America. Jewish educational leaders from Australia, Finland, Russia, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, and Hong Kong will also participate, alongside academics and experts such as Rabbi David Meyer, CEO of PaJeS; Professor Chen Shechter, head of the MOFET Institute; and Professor Rivka Wadmani Shauman from Ariel University.

Prominent figures from education, academia, entrepreneurship, and leadership, both Israeli and international, will speak. These include media entrepreneur and content creator Nas Daily, education lecturer Noah Heller from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, and international expert on trauma and resilience Professor Molly Lad. Israeli speakers include entrepreneur Alon Gonen, former Director-General of the Ministry of Education Dalit Stauber, and Dr. Micha Goodman.

The conference will explore pressing global educational issues through sessions and panels connecting decision-makers, field professionals, technology, society, and young people. It will focus on two main themes: EduHuman, addressing the individual, student, teacher, and community; and EduSystem, focusing on the mechanisms, infrastructure, and technologies needed to meet future challenges.

On the evening of November 9, TEDxJerusalem, an official TEDx event titled "Growth in Uncertainty," will take place at the Ushishkin Hall within Binyanei Ha'uma. This paid event will feature leading speakers from education, innovation, and society, alongside an artistic performance. Speakers include Nas Daily, aerospace engineer and CEO Hila Haddad-Hamelnik, biologist and author Dr. Liat Yakir, and creator Or Tayechar. The event will be hosted by actors Yadin Gellman and Noel Berkovich, and organized by learning technologies entrepreneur Daniel Kobler.

Professional tours and an innovation exhibition will also be part of the event, showcasing educational models and initiatives in Jerusalem. The exhibition will feature companies, organizations, and projects in education, technology, and innovation, offering new approaches to learning and skill development. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion stated that the city is becoming an international center for educational discourse and aims to be the "capital of education in Israel." Deputy Mayor Chagit Moshe expressed pride in hosting the conference, aiming to establish it as an annual tradition that solidifies Jerusalem's status as an international hub for educational innovation and leadership.