XVIII International Seminar “Dialogue of Civilizations and Cross-Cultural Cooperation
MPGU’s 18th international seminar on education, intercultural dialogue and the role of teachers in a multipolar world. In person in Moscow and online.
On 7–8 December 2026, Moscow Pedagogical State University (MPGU) will host the XVIII International Scientific and Practical Seminar “Dialogue of Civilizations and Cross-Cultural Cooperation”. The seminar is held in person, with the option to participate remotely. Since 2009, the seminar series has brought together more than 3,500 participants from 70 countries to share research and hands-on practice in cross-cultural education, equal access to education, and teacher training. This year’s edition takes place within the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The programme includes plenary and expert sessions, an All-Russian conference with international participation on the language and socio-cultural integration of children with a migration background, a joint event with MAPRYAL, a round table of the International Pedagogical Society in Support of the Russian Language, and a round table for students and educators of UNESCO Chairs from BRICS+ and Global South countries. On 9 December, a series of online cultural and educational lectures will be held for Russian language teachers and learners. The seminar is supported by the Secretariat of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO and held in coordination with the Coordinating Committee of UNESCO Chairs in the Russian Federation, UNESCO IITE, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs network and the UNESCO Associated Schools network, among other partners. Heads and specialists of educational institutions at all levels, as well as members of the international academic and expert community, are invited to take part. Working languages: Russian and English. Application deadline: 10 November 2026. Confirmation of participation: by 20 November 2026. Abstracts will be considered for the almanac “Ethnodialogues” (RSCI, DOI); article deadline 30 January 2027. Registration: https://mpgu.su/dialog-civilizacij-2026/
Main topics:
- Science and education for sustainable development in a multipolar world
- The right to education for all
- Moscow Pedagogical State University
- AI in education, ethics and the humanization of education