THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS
2nd EDITION
The Netherlands Festival of Education 2027.
The 2nd Netherlands Festival of Education takes place in June 2027, united by the theme ‘Educating for Heart and Soul’. This one-day event will bring together educators, thought leaders and changemakers to share ideas, explore innovation and reimagine how education can help people flourish.
11 JUNE 2027
Edith Stein College
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Three ways to join us in 2027.
Book a place, put yourself forward to speak, or keep an eye on the programme as it takes shape.
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A festival, not a conference
Where Dutch education meets festival energy.
The Netherlands Festival of Education brings Dutch and international educators together for a day of inspiration, connection and fresh thinking. Guided by the theme ‘Educating for Heart and Soul’, the programme will combine leading voices, innovative practice and thought-provoking conversations about the future of education. Expect stimulating sessions, a lively festival atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas and build lasting connections.
Inspiring speakers
New connections
Street food
Live music
Deckchairs & hay bales
Good to know
What to expect in 2027.
The programme is still being built, but the shape of the Festival is familiar, here’s what your ticket gets you.
Around 50+ sessions
Keynotes, talks, panels and hands-on workshops to get involved with.
Themes for every role
Explore AI and education technology, teaching and learning, inclusion, wellbeing, flourishing, leadership and management, with practical ideas to help every education professional educate for heart and soul.
Professional development
A unique day of high-quality bilingual professional development, bringing educators together to connect, learn and flourish.
The exhibition
Meet the exhibitors. Discover fresh ideas. Find practical solutions to support people and strengthen communities.
The Festival village
Festival vibes, live music and time to connect, network and build new relationships.
Plan your own Festival
Build a personal schedule in the Festival app once the programme goes live early January.
Speaker Application 2027
Got an idea the profession needs to hear?
Every year, the Festival programme is shaped by people like you. You don’t need speaking experience, a book deal or a blue tick, just something useful to share. All voices, ideas and perspectives are welcome.
- Keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and debates. Pick the format that fits your idea
- Open to classroom teachers, leaders, researchers, policymakers and students
- Speakers receive a complimentary Festival pass.
Speaker Application
How the programme comes together.
Apply to speak.
Call for session applications open. Got an idea you wish to share? Apply to speak.
Applications close.
Sessions will be reviewed and the Festival programme begins to take shape.
Sessions announced.
The first wave of sessions will be released and individuals will be notified.
your journey starts here
Tickets.
Prices rise in stages as we get closer to the Festival. Book now, in the launch offer window, and you’ll pay the lowest rate of the year
Launch offer
Save up to 25% with the launch offer and get even greater savings on group bookings.
Bringing a team?
We offer special group booking rates for groups of five or more attendees. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive up to an additional 35% off the current ticket price.
Getting here
Edith Stein College.
Louis Couperusplein 33, 2514 HP Den Haag, Netherlands
By taxi
Take a taxi from outside Den Haag Centraal. Give the driver the above address. The journey takes around 5–10 minutes.
By tram
Take tram 9 towards Scheveningen Noord. Get off at Dr. Kuyperstraat.
Walk along Dr. Kuyperstraat towards Mauritskade and continue past Denneweg. Louis Couperusplein will be on your left. The walk takes around 5–7 minutes.
Accessibility
Step-free access across the Festival site.
Part of something bigger
One of seven editions worldwide.
The UK Festival is the flagship of a global family. Same spirit, local programme – explore the other editions across Europe, Asia and the Americas.