ESPE 2026: Conference in Paris
The 2026 meeting of ESPE took place at the American University of Paris on June 4–5, 2026. The seminar explored the theme “Fragile Futures: Technology, Responsibility and the Idea of Education”.
In an era increasingly shaped by rapid technological change, the seminar examined how new technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—transform educational practices, relationships, and institutions. Contributions were invited that engage with the ethical, political, and philosophical questions arising from these developments, including issues of responsibility, educational justice, moral and democratic education, and the changing role of teachers and learners in a world increasingly dominated by new technologies.
The program can be found here.
ESPE 2025: Conference in Utrecht
The European Seminars in Philosophy of Education (ESPE) founding meeting took place on July 3-4, 2025, at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The conference focused on the theme “Philosophy of Education: Rethinking European Traditions.”
The program included a variety of sessions such as parallel paper presentations, symposia, and roundtable discussions. Topics addressed a wide range of issues including European traditions in education, inclusive education, sustainability and education, democratic education in Europe, educational responses to extremism, and the role of education in social work and historical narratives.
Notable sessions included reflections on the idea of European philosophy of education, discussions on educational equity and inclusion, explorations of educational history and climate crises, and debates on political sensitivity and democratic values in education. The conference featured contributions from scholars across Europe and beyond, promoting thoughtful dialogue on the future of education in challenging social and political contexts.
You can find the Call for Papers here.
The conference program is available here.
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