On 2 – 3 October 2024, Muscat, Oman will host the 3rd ICESCO Education Ministers Conference, under the theme: “Beyond Transforming Education Summit: from Commitments to Actions.” The Event is held by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in collaboration with Oman’s Ministry of Education and in coordination with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science. The Conference will see the attendance of education ministers from Islamic countries, along with high-level delegations from 27 regional and international organizations, as well as civil society institutions focused on educational matters.

The Conference aims to strengthen the commitment to transforming education within ICESCO Member States, and to establish effective mechanisms for disseminating best practices and accelerating their implementation.

Additionally, it seeks to foster cooperation among Member States, build a network linking funding and donor bodies, develop mechanisms to monitor the outcomes of the Education Transformation Summit, and create programs that support Member States’ efforts in this field. The Conference will also highlight the ethical and value-based foundations underpinning education transformation in the Islamic world’s civilizational heritage.

The Conference will feature a scientific exhibition, with participation from leading global organizations and companies in the field of education, including NewGlobe, Avantis, Classera, Alef Education, and the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It will also involve academic partnerships with the International Baccalaureate Organization and the University of Cambridge.

Academic sessions will also be held during the Conference, addressing key educational topics such as: perspectives on global education, multilateral partnerships for transforming education, artificial intelligence in education, green education, and education during crises and emergencies. Several executive reports and technical documents will also be reviewed and adopted.

The Reports to be discussed include: ICESCO’s educational activities from January 2021 to July 2024, the current state of girls’ education, media literacy, outcomes of the High-Level Ministerial Meeting in London, early childhood education and care development, and ICESCO’s Charter on AI Ethics. Moreover, the technical documents to be presented include: progress on transforming education from commitments to implementation (2022-2024), green education in Member States, improving teaching quality, and adapting the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and digital education.

The Conference will conclude with the adoption of the “Muscat Declaration on Transforming Education in the Islamic World” and the announcement of the date and location for the next edition of the Conference.