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About CES
The Creativity in Education Summit continues to be a flagship
event that brings together a diverse mix of educators, researchers,
policymakers, and leaders from around the world. Since its
inception, the Summit has grown into a key platform for promoting
transformative ideas and impactful strategies, all centered on
integrating creativity into education.
The 2024 Summit, jointly organised by the OECD Centre for
Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), UNESCO Institute for
Information Technologies in Education (IITE), and the Global Institute
of Creative Thinking (GIoCT), focused on “Empowering Creativity
in Education through Practical Resources.”
The program was designed to inspire educators and equip them with innovative tools and strategies, emphasising resource accessibility and the use of creative methods to address contemporary educational challenges. Through school visits, ministerial addresses, keynote speeches,
workshops, and panel discussions, the 2024 gathering provided
participants with valuable insights into experiential learning, digital
tools, and the role of creativity in fostering engagement across
diverse learning environments.
CES 2024 also featured the first International Creativity in Schools
Award, which honoured outstanding creative achievements in
schools from around the world. The 2024 Theme for the Awards was
‘Creative Thinking in Education for Climate Action’ and outstanding
projects from around the world were invited to receive their
respective awards and share their school’s innovative approach to
climate challenges. CES 2024 was the highlight of an international
calendar of gatherings that promote creativity in education.
Co-Organisers
The Global Institute of Creative
Thinking is an institute in the UK, and now
a registered charity, the Global Institute of
Creative Thinking has always stayed true to
its roots. GIoCT’s mission remains the same,
to nurture creative thinkers, empower those
we teach and inspire futures. GIoCT wants
to make a purposeful contribution to the
seeds we plant to bring about meaningful
lifelong learning. The main activities of the
institute include evidence-based advocacy,
international conferences and workshops,
teacher-professional learning courses,
and creative thinking programs run in
collaboration with schools.
The Centre for Educational Research and
Innovation performs research driven work to
achieve lifelong learning for all.
It goes beyond formal education systems
and reflects on the future of teaching and
learning. While having a particular focus
on emerging trends and issues, CERI aims
to set a forward- looking and innovative
agenda for a changing education landscape.
The goal of CERI is to produce work that is
thoroughly integrated with empirical analysis
and innovation awareness, with specific
emphasis on accumulating statistical
evidence and developing key indicators to
solidify its research work.
Institute for Information Technologies in
Education (UNESCO IITE) is a specialised
agency established by UNESCO to promote
the innovative use of ICT in education.
Situated in Moscow, Russia, the institute
focuses on assisting member states in
developing policies and capacities related
to ICT in education. Its activities include
research, advocacy for ICT-enabled
pedagogy, promoting ICT skills among
teachers, sharing knowledge on best
practices, enhancing inclusive education,
and developing partnerships to support
educational goals related to the Sustainable
Development Goal 4 (SDG 4).
Summit in a Snapshot
17 - 18th October 2024
The October 2024 Creativity in Education Summit offered
a wealth of insights and pioneering discussions that
highlighted the transformative role of creativity in education.
Key topics included AI’s potential to support creative
thinking, sustainable educational practices, and innovative
approaches to assessing creativity in the classroom. The
summit featured expert-led debates, practical workshops,
and immersive presentations, fostering an engaging,
interactive experience for all attendees.
This year’s summit, expertly chaired by Andreas Schleicher
(OECD), Zhan Tao (UNESCO IITE), and Frankie Lowe (GIoCT),
succeeded in sparking productive dialogue and facilitating
connections among international educators, researchers,
and policymakers. This report captures the summit’s key
takeaways and serves as a valuable resource for those
dedicated to advancing creativity in education.
