Conference History of Innovative Research on Education

The International Conference on Innovative Research in Education (IRECONF) is a forum for researchers, teachers, and leaders to share new ideas in learning and teaching. Since 2019, we have successfully organized conferences across Europe, always focused on high academic quality, transparent double peer review, and building a supportive global community. We believe in research that truly helps students and educators.

IRECONF Conference History – Advancing Education Through Global Innovation

Journey through the history and editions of the International Conference on Education. It shows how it grew, the big ideas it explores, and how it helps educators around the world learn from each other.

 

Conference History

8th Edition - Vienna, June 2025

AI, Adaptive Learning, and the Future of Teaching

 

The 8th edition in Vienna looked at the biggest change in education today: Artificial Intelligence. The researchers focused on using AI in teaching in ethical, helpful ways, creating customized learning methodologies, and setting rules for digital assessment ethics to keep tests fair and secure. The main themes included:

  • Generative AI in Instruction
  • Personalized Learning Paths
  • Digital Assessment Ethics.

7th Edition - Nice, June 2024

Teacher Wellbeing, Global Competencies, and Inclusive Classrooms

 

This edition, held in Nice, France, focused on the human side of learning. The main themes of this round are the wellbeing of a teacher, the growing need for teaching social and emotional skills in schools, and inclusive classrooms to make all students feel welcome. The topics included:

  • Teacher Mental Health
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Inclusive Classroom Design.
Conference History
Conference History

6th Edition - Copenhagen, July 2023

Climate Education: Green Skills and Sustainable Development

 

In 6th edition at Copenhagen, renowned for its climate awareness and sustainability leadership, the researchers looked at making learning sustainable. Teaching about climate change was heavily emphasized and the methods of education for sustainable development, and how to offer green skills training were explored to help students prepare for future jobs. The topics of the articles included:

  • Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
  • Climate Change Pedagogy
  • Green Skills Training

5th Edition - Amsterdam, November 2022

The Hybrid Model: Blended Learning and Student Engagement

 

The 5th edition was back in Amsterdam, the conference looked at what the Corona Virus pandemic taught us and the new reality of the hybrid classroom. The main themes explored were how well mixed learning works, how to shorten the digital divide, and fresh ways to keep students focused and engaged in hybrid setups. The Topics included:

  • Blended Learning Efficacy
  • Digital Divide Solutions
  • Student Engagement in Hybrid Settings
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4th Edition - Vienna, March 2022

Digital Transformation, Gamification, and Data in Education

 

The 4th edition in Vienna  looked at how to effectively use technology in the classroom. It also explored using gamification to boost motivation and focus of the students, the potential of virtual reality for skills training, and making sense of data and using it in decision making to improve how schools perform. The topics and themes included:

  • Gamification in Learning
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • VR/AR for Skills Training

3rd Edition - Stockholm, July 2021

Building Back Stronger: Policy Reform and Teacher Resilience

 

The 3rd edition in Stockholm, Sweden looked at how education systems can recover and get stronger. The main topics were improving education policy, ways to grow and support teacher’s resilience during stressful times, and how schools quickly updated the curriculum to meet students’ needs. The studies included:

  • Education Policy Reform
  • Teacher Resilience
  • Curriculum Adaptation
Conference History
Conference History

2nd Edition - Amsterdam, October 2020

Crisis Response: Distance Learning and Pedagogical Shifts

 

The 2nd edition was a key conference that tried to respond to major global changes due to COVID-19. The researchers looked at the challenges of emergency online education, how to make online assessments reliable and fair, and the fast pedagogical changes teachers had to make in their daily practice. It was a crucial space for sharing immediate, practical solutions. The studies included:

  • Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT)
  • Online Assessment Reliability
  • Pedagogical Shifts (COVID-19)

1st Edition - Cambridge, June 2025

Foundational Innovations in Teaching and Learning

 

The very first IRECONF education conference in London set the stage for our global academic community. It focused on trusted educational innovations, including how effective active learning methods work, important topics in curriculum design and development, and the best practices in educational leadership before the major digital shift. This event established high standards for research quality for future editions. The main themes included:

  • Active Learning Methodologies
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Leadership
Conference History

IRECONF Education Conference History – Results of Global Innovation

Various IRECONF editions show why a community that cares about ethical research and teamwork matters. A fair double peer-review process and real teaching innovation ensure every research is a useful, trustworthy tool for educators worldwide.

Each conference has grown an international network. That growth brings joint projects, cross-continent mentorships, and quicker ways to bring new ideas into classrooms and policy. We’re excited to keep this global tradition of quality and collaboration going with you!