
UNITAR Co-founds Global Learning Conference
Geneva, Switzerland – We are pleased to announce that UNITAR has officially joined the Villars Institute and the Global Learning Council as a co-founder of the Global Learning Conference – a powerful partnership united by a shared mission to shape the future of education and lifelong learning.
The inaugural Global Learning Conference will take place on 15- 16 June 2025 in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, where leading educators, policymakers, technologists and investors will convene to reimagine the future of learning and education at the critical intersection of AI and planetary health-an exclusive event to explore transformative ideas, confront rapid technological change and global challenges, and redefine lifelong learning.
A Systemic Approach to Reimagining Learning
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Learning occurs in diverse ways across different life stages, settings, cultures, and continents, shaped by local and national constraints. This conference provides a unique platform to explore, discuss, and shape new approaches by leveraging the latest tools and technological advances. Improving learning outcomes at scale for sustainable, long-term impact requires intergenerational, multinational and cross-sectoral insights, bringing together a curated community of:
- Educators and learners of all levels
- Thought leaders and practitioners from business, government, and NGOs
- Innovators and entrepreneurs, from start-ups to multinational companies, exploring the intersections of sustainability, AI, and education
- Young changemakers including the winners of the 2025 GLC Ideathons and Villars Fellows.
This unique approach and environment fosters meaningful conversations and sparks innovative solutions. It drives the community to dream boldly, feel deeply, and connect the dots-driving collaborative action toward a brighter future.
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