CIES 2025
Envisioning Education in a Digital Society

On behalf of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who joined us for the 69th CIES Annual Conference, held from March 22–26.

With nearly 3,000 attendees, your presence and active participation made this year’s gathering an incredible success. At a time when education, educational research and development work are more critical than ever, your contributions—through thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and innovative ideas—have reaffirmed the power of our collective work to address the challenges and opportunities facing education worldwide.

This year’s conference was a testament to the strength of our global network of educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Together, we explored new perspectives, shared impactful research, and strengthened the connections that are so vital to advancing our field.

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to the transformative power of education. It is through gatherings like this that we continue to inspire progress and work toward an equitable education for all.

We look forward to seeing you at CIES 2026 and continuing this important work together. Until then, let us carry forward the energy and insights from this year’s conference into our work and communities.

With gratitude,

Halla B. Holmarsdottir, President, CIES