The European Conference on Education (ECE) is an interdisciplinary conference held alongside The European Conference on Arts & Humanities (ECAH) and The European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for one conference will allow participants to attend sessions in all three.
Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 will be held at SOAS University of London.
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 will be held at University College London Torrington Place Training Centre.
Monday, July 14 will be held online.
Conference Outline
Conference Venue: SOAS University of London, Brunei Gallery Building
09:00-10:00: Conference Check-in | Brunei Gallery Suite Foyer
10:00-10:30: Welcome Addresses & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR & University College London, United Kingdom
10:30-10:55: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Engineering Inclusivity, How?
Anne Nortcliffe, Wrexham University, United Kingdom
10:55-11:10: Q&A
11:10-11:40: Networking Coffee Break | Brunei Suite
11:40-12:40: Panel Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Technology and AI in Engineering/STEM Education: Preparing Engineering/STEM Graduates for Global Citizenship and Leadership
Fiona Truscott, University College London, United Kingdom
Francesco Ciriello, King's College London, United Kingdom
Mo Zandi, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Rana Khalife, University College London, United Kingdom (Moderator)
12:40-12:50: Conference Photograph | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre
12:50-14:00: Extended Break
14:00-14:25: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Tim Beasley-Murray, University College London, United Kingdom
14:25-14:40: Q&A
14:45-15:45: Forum Discussion | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Melina Neophytou, IAFOR, Japan (Moderator)
15:45-16:45: Welcome Reception | Brunei Suite
19:00-21:00: Conference Dinner | The Savile Club
This is an optional ticketed event
Conference Venue: SOAS University of London, Brunei Gallery Building
09:00-09:15: Conference Check-in | Brunei Gallery Suite Foyer
09:15-10:05: IAFOR Information Session | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre
Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan
Dexter Da Silva, Keisen University, Japan
Melina Neophytou, IAFOR, Japan
Matthew Chima, IAFOR, Japan
10:10-10:20: Welcome Address | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
James W. McNally, NACDA & University of Michigan, United States
10:25-10:50: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Prevention of Dementia: What We Have Learned in the Lancet Commission
Gill Livingston, University College London, United Kingdom
10:50-11:05: Q&A Session
11:05-11:35: Networking Coffee Break | Brunei Suite
11:35-12:35: Panel Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Gerontology & AI – How to Incorporate Robots into Elders’ Everyday Lives
Jane Biddulph, University College London, United Kingdom
Rosa Urbano Gutierrez, Manchester School of Architecture, United Kingdom
Bernadette Lee, Princess Alice Hospice, United Kingdom
Paul Nietert, Medical University of South Carolina, United States
Helge Wurdemann, University College London, United Kingdom
12:35-13:55: Extended Break
13:55-14:20: Keynote Presentation | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Politics of Education in Conflict and Protracted-Crisis Situations
Tejendra Pherali, University College London, United Kingdom
14:20-14:35: Q&A
14:40-15:40: Plenary Panel Discussion | Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre & Online
Climate Change and International Cooperation - Educating in a Contested Space
Jun Arima, University of Tokyo, Japan
Antony Froggatt, European Federation for Transport and Environment, United Kingdom
15:45-16:45: Conference Poster Session | Brunei Suite
18:30-22:00: Networking Event: Classic British Pub Quiz
This is an optional ticketed event held at The Marquis Cornwallis
Conference Venue: Torrington Place Training Centre, University College London
09:15-10:00: Conference Check-in | Torrington Place Training Centre (Ground Floor Foyer)
10:00-11:40: Onsite Parallel Session 1
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Arts in Literature, Media, and History
B08 (Basement): ECAH | Knowledge Acquisition
B09 (Basement): ECE | Existence and Identity in Education
B17 (Basement): ECE/ECAH | Education and Innovation (Workshops)
G08 (Ground): ECE | Distance and Self-Directed Learning
G09 (Ground): ECE | Pursuing Education in Times of Change
G10 (Ground): ECE | Curriculum Design and Development for Inclusive Education
G12 (Ground): ECE | AI in the Education Ecosystem
G13 (Ground): EGen | Frailty and Mobility
G20 (Ground): ECE | Technology in Education
11:40-12:10: Networking Coffee Break
12:10-13:50: Onsite Parallel Session 2
B07 (Basement): ECE/ECAH | Arts and Curation
B08 (Basement): ECE | Knowledge Acquisition and Literacy Development
B09 (Basement): ECE | Education, Sustainability & Society
B17 (Basement): ECE | Student Learning and Learner Diversity
G08 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Collaborative Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | Comparative Strategies Towards Academic Achievement
G10 (Ground): ECE | Classroom Practices and Students' Engagement
G12 (Ground): ECE | AI and Technology in Teaching Approaches
G13 (Ground): EGen | Ageing Well
G20 (Ground): ECE | Technology and Pedagogy Development
13:50-14:05: Break
14:05-15:45: Onsite Parallel Session 3
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Arts Practices and the Humanities
B08 (Basement): ECAH | Mental Health and Well-being
B09 (Basement): ECE | Cultural Identities and Indigeneity in Education
B17 (Basement): ECE | Teaching and Learning Experiences in Multicultural and Multilingual Contexts
G08 (Ground): ECE | Leadership in Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | Approaches to Industry-Ready Education
G10 (Ground): ECAH | Socioeconomic Issues in Education
G12 (Ground): ECE | Teaching with AI
G13 (Ground): EGen | Built Environment and Elderly Care
G20 (Ground): ECE | Gender in Policy and Curriculum in Higher Education
15:45-16:15 Networking Coffee Break
16:15-17:55: Onsite Parallel Session 4
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Women in Arts and Politics
B08 (Basement): ECAH | Fashion and Society
B09 (Basement): ECE | Challenges in Accessing and Navigating Higher Education
B17 (Basement): ECE/ECAH | Application and Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in Education
G08 (Ground): ECE | Professional Development and Competencies in Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | Approaches to Academic Opportunities and Achievements
G10 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Toward Inclusive School Climate
G12 (Ground): ECE | AI in Academic Writing
G13 (Ground): EGen | Approaches to Elderly Care
G20 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Technology in Education
Conference Venue: Torrington Place Training Centre, University College London
08:45-09:00: Conference Check-in | Torrington Place Training Centre (Ground Floor Foyer)
09:00-10:40: Onsite Parallel Session 1
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Comparative Perspectives on Arts
B08 (Basement): ECAH | Cultural Issues in Media and Literature
B09 (Basement): ECAH | Cyberspace Literacy
B17 (Basement): ECE | Education & Special Education (Workshops)
G08 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, and Transdisciplinary Education
G09 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
G10 (Ground): ECE | AI in Language Teaching
G12 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Teachers' Efficacy and Professional Development
G13 (Ground): ECE | Emotional, Cognition, and Psychomotor Skills Development
G20 (Ground): ECE | Educational Management and Curriculum Design
10:40-11:10: Networking Coffee Break
11:10-12:50: Onsite Parallel Session 2
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Teaching and Learning the Arts
B08 (Basement): ECAH | Civil Rights and Identities
B09 (Basement): ECE/ECAH | Approaches to Skills and Knowledge Retention
B17 (Basement): ECE | Education & Difference: Gifted Education, Special Education, Learning Difficulties & Disability (Workshops)
G08 (Ground): ECE | Professional Development and Concerns in Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | The Intangible Concepts in Education
G10 (Ground): ECE | Perceptions of Technology and Its Impacts on Education
G12 (Ground): ECE | Teachers' Competency Development
G13 (Ground): EGen | Frailty and Resiliency
G20 (Ground): ECE | Sustainability Education
12:50-13:05: Break
13:05-14:45: Onsite Parallel Session 3
B07 (Basement): ECAH | Innovations and Digital Media
B08 (Basement): ECAH | History/Historiography
B09 (Basement): ECE | Education and Differences: Learning Difficulties and Disability
B17 (Basement): ECE/ECAH | Sexuality, Gender, Families and Education (Workshop & Presentations)
G08 (Ground): ECE | The Integration of the Arts in Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | Approaches to Effective Curriculum Implementation
G10 (Ground): ECE | The Application of AI and Technology in Education
G12 (Ground): ECE | Teacher Professional Development
G13 (Ground): EGen | Coping with Ageism
G20 (Ground): ECE | Mathematics Education
14:45-15:15: Networking Coffee Break
15:15-16:55: Onsite Parallel Session 4
B07 (Basement): ECAH | AI, Arts, and the Humanities
B08 (Basement): ECAH | The Humanism Discourse
B09 (Basement): ECE | Inclusive and Equitable Education
B17 (Basement): ECAH | Interdisciplinary Topics in the Humanities
G08 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Culture, Community, Communication and Education
G09 (Ground): ECE | Approaches to Teaching and Learning Academic Writing
G10 (Ground): ECE/ECAH | Integration and Critiques of AI in Education
G12 (Ground): ECE | Leadership in Education
G13 (Ground): EGen | Silver Economy and Active Ageing
G20 (Ground): ECE | International Education
17:00-17:15: Onsite Closing Session | G12 (Ground)
Conference Venue: Online via Zoom
07:55-08:00: Message from IAFOR
08:00-09:40: Online Parallel Session 1
Live-Stream Room 1: EGen | Cognitive and Physical Well-being
Live-Stream Room 2: ECE | Professional Development in Higher Education
Live-Stream Room 3: ECE/ECAH | AI, Virtual Technology, and Youth
Live-Stream Room 4: ECE | Curriculum Design and Development
Live-Stream Room 5: ECE/ECAH | Comparative Experiences of a Globalised World
09:40-09:50: Break
09:50-11:30: Online Parallel Session 2
Live-Stream Room 1: ECE/ECAH | Foreign Languages Education
Live-Stream Room 2: ECE/ECAH | History and the Development of Higher Education
Live-Stream Room 3: ECE | AI in Education
Live-Stream Room 4: ECE | Comparative Approaches to Pedagogical Development
Live-Stream Room 5: ECAH | Gender and Identities in Media and Literature
11:30-11:40: Break
11:40-13:20: Online Parallel Session 3
Live-Stream Room 1: ECE | English Teaching and Assessment
Live-Stream Room 2: ECE | Perspectives and Experiences in Higher Education
Live-Stream Room 3: ECE | AI-Driven Education
Live-Stream Room 4: ECE | Teaching and Learning Experiences
Live-Stream Room 5: ECE/ECAH | Comparative Issues on Race and Identity
13:20-13:30: Break
13:30-14:45: Online Parallel Session 4
Live-Stream Room 1: ECAH | Comparative Discourse Analysis
Live-Stream Room 4: ECE | Approaches to Achievement and Engagement in Education
Live-Stream Room 5: ECAH | History in Arts and Literature
14:45-14:50: Closing Message from IAFOR
One of the greatest strengths of IAFOR’s international conferences is their international and intercultural diversity.
As of March 11, 2025, ECE2025 has received over 680 submissions from over 75 countries and territories.
Speakers
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Jun ArimaUniversity of Tokyo, Japan
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Grant BlackChuo University, Japan
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Anne BoddingtonIAFOR, Japan
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Evangelia ChrysikouUniversity College London, UK
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Francesco CirielloKing's College London, United Kingdom
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Dexter Da SilvaKeisen University, Japan
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Antony FroggattEuropean Federation for Transport and Environment, Belgium
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Joseph HaldaneThe International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
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Rana KhalifeUniversity College London, United Kingdom
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Bernadette LeePrincess Alice Hospice, United Kingdom
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Gill LivingstonUniversity College London, United Kingdom
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James W. McNallyUniversity of Michigan & NACDA Program on Aging, United States
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Melina NeophytouIAFOR, Japan
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Paul J. NietertMedical University of South Carolina, United States
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Anne NortcliffeWrexham University, United Kingdom
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Tejendra PheraliUniversity College London, United Kingdom
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Fiona TruscottUniversity College London, United Kingdom
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Rosa Urbano GutiérrezManchester School of Architecture, United Kingdom
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Mo ZandiUniversity of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Featured Presentations
To be announced
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Engineering Inclusivity, How?Keynote Presentation: Anne Nortcliffe
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Technology and AI in Engineering/STEM Education: Preparing Engineering/STEM Graduates for Global Citizenship and LeadershipPanel Presentation: Fiona Truscott, Lillian Luk, Francesco Ciriello, Mo Zandi, Rana Khalife
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Prevention of Dementia: What We Have Learned in the Lancet CommissionKeynote Presentation: Gill Livingston
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Education in Contexts of Political Resistance and Armed Struggles: Towards an Agenda for Peace with JusticeKeynote Presentation: Tejendra Pherali
Conference Programme & Abstract Book
The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on June 03, 2025. All registered delegates will be notified of this publication by email.
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Important Information Emails
All registered attendees will receive an Important Information email and updates in the run-up to the conference. Please check your email inbox for something from "iafor.org". If you can not find these emails in your normal inbox, it is worth checking in your spam or junk mail folders as many programs filter out emails this way. If these did end up in one of these folders, please add the address to your acceptable senders' folder by whatever method your email program can do this.
Previous Programming
View details of programming for past ECE conferences via the links below.