On the 13 March 2023 the Council of Europe Education Department launched two-days’ consultations with the Steering Committee for Education (CDEDU) members, observer organisations and key experts.

The meetings focus on the preparation of the 26th session of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education, which will take place on 28-29 September in Strasbourg and its three overarching themes:

- Renewal of the civic mission of education

- Education in times of crisis and emergency

- Harnessing the potential of digital transformation in and through education

The Council of Europe Draft Education Strategy 2024-2030 will also be discussed.