About us

The Education World Forum (EWF) is the world’s largest annual gathering of education and skills ministers, offering a unique, peer-to-peer, invitation-only platform for open and candid dialogue. This safe, confidential space allows ministers and their teams to engage deeply, share insights and collaborate on solutions to the most pressing challenges in education.

EWF’s agenda features closed sessions that foster meaningful engagement, along with exceptional networking opportunities, private bilateral meetings and intimate thematic dinners. These formats are designed to promote mutual understanding, build strong relationships and facilitate the exchange of best practices – all aimed at driving lasting, effective change in education systems worldwide.

By bringing together key representatives from the private sector, international NGOs and education funders, EWF enriches the conversation, ensuring a holistic approach to addressing the evolving needs and opportunities in global education. 

With more than 20 years of history, the Forum has earned a reputation for trust and authority, establishing itself as a leading platform for transformative dialogue and action in education.

Hosted by the UK’s Department for Education and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and supported by the British Council, EWF is strategically based in the heart of Westminster to ensure strong engagement with UK ministers, government departments and Parliament. 

Now under the stewardship of Times Higher Education (THE), EWF benefits from the reach of a trusted partner to governments worldwide with an audience of 60 million unique visitors to its website. This provides a unique opportunity to amplify EWF’s activities and enhance its impact in shaping the future of global education. 

Mission statement 

The Education World Forum (EWF) is dedicated to transforming global education by fostering meaningful conversations among education and skills ministers and their teams. 

Through dynamic exchanges of ideas, experiences and innovations, EWF builds understanding, strengthens relationships and drives action towards lasting change. 

By integrating diverse voices from government, industry, NGOs and education funders, EWF catalyses collaboration that shapes inclusive, sustainable education systems. 

As the largest annual gathering of education and skills ministers, EWF is committed to creating effective solutions that ensure quality lifelong learning for all, addressing the evolving needs of individuals and societies.

Values

EWF engages with ministries, private sector organisations and civil society based on the following core principles:

• Partnership: We promote dialogue and collaboration, bringing together diverse stakeholders to create innovative and sustainable education solutions.
• Inclusivity: We ensure that all voices are heard and empowered to contribute to solutions that reflect the needs and perspectives of all involved.
• Internationalism: We facilitate global dialogue and collaboration, sharing insights to help strengthen and improve education systems worldwide.
• Independence: We uphold our independence from any single influence, acting with integrity, objectivity and a commitment to the public good.