The LearningPlanet Festival

Every year, on the occasion of International Education Day (January 24), the Institute is organizing the LearningPlanet Festival, in partnership with theUNESCO and hundreds of pioneering organizations 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 Festival is an annual global event for learn to take care of yourself, others and the planet. Together, let's co-construct the future of apprenticeship!

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The original LearningPlanet Festival is deployed around the world every year, with online and in-person events to celebrate learning.

A French version of the LearningPlanet Festival, the Festival de l'Apprendre is rooted in France through the local initiatives and ambassador cities that have made the Festival such a success in France.

2026: 2 special days at the Learning Planet Institute

The 2026 edition has been rich in discussions and collaborations across the world, and in particular at Learning Planet Institute in Paris, for 2 exceptional days of celebration on January 21 and 22, 2026!

January 21, 2026
a day dedicated to research

The day brought together researchers from all over the world to discuss three major issues: peace, democracy and artificial intelligence. A privileged time to explore, think and exchange between academic leaders.

Day 1

January 22, 2026
an exceptional day in 3 parts

An exceptional day of collaboration, panels and workshops! The Festival at the Institut was an opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our association and to announce the official launch of the Learning Planet Academy!

Day 2

In 2026

800+
events organized
including 150 in France
98 000
visitors
of the LearningPlanet Festival platform
500+
partner organisations
190
countries represented

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Partners

We invite all organizations that share our vision to join the Festival as official partners. Today, we are an open coalition with over 500 partners worldwide!

Testimonials

The Festival is an opportunity to compare ideas, approaches and cultures, and to learn how to act together. More than a breeding ground for innovation, it's a place for learning about democracy, and precisely for renewing it on the basis of shared fundamental principles, notably that of guaranteeing the right to quality education throughout life, and strengthening education as a public project and a common good.

Stefania Giannini

UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education

It's a community of “changemakers” that's hugely motivating. Seeing other young people taking action for their community (...) is a source of inspiration. You find mentors, you share your passions and, above all, you realize that you're not alone in wanting to make a difference.

Matthew, 14, United States; Andrei, 17, Russia; and Akira, 16, Japan

The LearningPlanet Festival is a rewarding space that connects us to the real world. We go from the field to meeting political decision-makers and social entrepreneurs. By talking to previous generations, we can make our projects more concrete and speak out to increase our impact tenfold.

Raven Frias (Alumna) and Jerry Chan (Youth Fellow)

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The LearningPlanet Festival is part of a series of complementary (inter)national youth engagement and/or education programmes run by the Learning Planet Institute.

Our youth programmes