The LearningPlanet Festival is back!
January 21-28, 2026

As every year since 2020, to mark International Education Day (24 January), the Institute organises the LearningPlanet Festival, in partnership with UNESCO and hundreds of pioneering organisations in the fields of education, culture, science, social and environmental impact, as well as with thousands of students and young activists from all over the world.

The 2026 edition promises to be rich in discussions and collaborations around the world, not least at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris, for two exceptional days of celebration on 21 and 22 January 2026!

January 22, 2026 — 9:00-22:00 CET — an exceptional day in 2 stages

Join us for an exceptional day of collaboration, panels and workshops! Supported by UNESCO, the United Nations University and the City of Paris, the Festival at the Institute will be an opportunity to celebrate our association’s 20th anniversary and announce the official launch of the Learning Planet Academy!

Morning Session

▶︎ 09:00-12:00 — Workshop – Philanthropy and Youth.Sharing Initiatives and Peer-to-Peer Exchange

This exceptional morning will bring together foundations, philanthropists, and networks to share experiences and best practices on engaging youth in building desirable futures.
Felipe Paullier, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Youth, will speak about opportunities for collaboration with the UN.

By invitation only, around a hundred French and international participants are expected.

Afternoon session – 14:00-18:00 CET

▶︎ 14:00-15:30 –One shared session on “Empowering Learners to Build Better Futures” – 3 global challenges addressed : Peace & Democracy, environment & Climate, Mental Health & Well-being

• • Hilary Cremin, Senior Professor, Head of Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge
  • Eric Guilyardi, President, Office for Climate Education
  • Ilgin Pasli-Brombach, Co-Founder & Director of planIMPACT, Board Member of Youth Peace Ambassadors Network
  • Heloise Heyer, Conflict Sensitivity Lead – International Partnerships Manager, PeaceNexus foundation

▶︎ 16:00-17:00 — One workshop of your choice:

• • Peaceful Futures Lab
  • Meaningful Open Opportunities for Discovery (MOOD) pour l’Action Climatique
  • Apprendre et s’épanouir

Register now – Interactive panels and workshops on major global issues: peace & democracy, environment & climate, well-being & mental health

▶︎ 17:45-18:45 — Join us for this unique occasion, in the presence of global leaders in education and youth:

• Sabine Becker-Thierry, Executive Officer of the United Nations University (UNU)

• Aude Blanc, Director France of Human Ressources at the Poissy grEEn-campus – Stellantis Group

• Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education

• Jodie Loi, Master AIRE student, Learning Planet Institute

• Felipe Paullier, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs

• François Taddei, Co-Founder & President – Learning Planet Institute

▶︎ 19:00-22:00 — Cocktail 

Register now – Official launch of the Learning Planet Academy and festive cocktail reception

Location: Learning Planet Institute – 8 bis rue Charles V, 75004 Paris