Announcing the International Democratic Education Conference 2025

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is excited to announce its support for the upcoming International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC@EUDEC 2025), taking place from August 1 to 7, 2025, at De Kluis in Sint-Joris-Weert, Belgium. This landmark event promises to be a vibrant gathering of educators, students, parents, and educational reformers from around the globe.

This conference focuses on the principles of democratic education, emphasizing self-direction, dialogue, and participation. Attendees will explore how education can start from a place of trust in children and young people, fostering environments of freedom, equality, and responsibility. The conference aims to inspire a new vision for education that prioritizes intrinsic motivation and genuine engagement over fixed curricula and imposed learning paces.

Key highlights include various webinars and live events, such as the insightful session titled "Democratic Education: The Missing Piece in a Democratic Society," scheduled for June 18, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to transformative educational practices, gaining insights from a diverse range of speakers and experts in the field.

QAHE is dedicated to promoting quality education and recognizes the importance of democratic education in shaping future leaders. We encourage all our members, partners, and stakeholders to participate in this significant event. By attending, you will contribute to a global dialogue on educational reform and innovation.

We invite institutions and individuals to share this announcement across their networks. Utilize the attached flyers available in multiple languages to help spread the word. Additionally, organizations interested in supporting the conference can explore various sponsorship packages designed to enhance visibility and engagement.

There is a free webinar:
Democratic Education: The missing piece in a democratic society: Wednesday, June 18, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM CEST. [More info and registration

For further de](https://forms.gle/k7rmuiM49tckUfu58)tails about the conference, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.eudec2025.org. Join us in supporting democratic education and shaping the future of learning. Together, we can foster environments that empower every student to thrive. Flyer in 6 languages: Polski
Dutch
German
French
Spanish
English[

Invitation Letter](https://www.qahe.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Invitation-letter-IDEC@EUDEC-2025-Belgium.pdf)