The 12th IYF Education Forum
JULY 12th ~ 19th, 2026 BEXCO, NURIMARU APEC HOUSE
Core Values of Future Professionals: A New Mindset
Leadership for Conflict Resolution: The Value of Exchange in Addressing War, Economic Challenges, and Social Division
Transforming Education for the Al Era: Character and Leadership Development
The 12th IYF Education Forum
JULY 12th ~ 19th, 2026 BEXCO,
NURIMARU APEC HOUSE
Core Values of Future Professionals: A New Mindset
Leadership for Conflict Resolution: The Value
of Exchange in Addressing War,
Economic Challenges, and Social Division
Transforming Education for the Al Era: Character
and Leadership Development
Current Status
+393 MOU Signing with institutions
+743 Education Leaders attended
+11.8m Students reached
Speakers
L'ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE GENIE CIVIL VERECHAGUINE A.K.
Benin Prof.GERARD LEOPOLD GBAGUIDI AISSEL'ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE GENIE CIVIL VERECHAGUINE A.K.
Adamas University
India Vice Chancellor SURANJAN DASAdamas University
Institut Supérieur de Technologies
Burkina Faso Prof.Issa COMPAORE,Ing.PHD ISSA COMPAOREInstitut Supérieur de Technologies
Epic Bible College President
USA Ronald HardenEpic Bible College President
Makerere University Vice chancellor
UGANDA Barnabas NawangweMakerere University Vice chancellor
Kisii University Chancellor
KENYA John Sorona AkamaKisii University Chancellor
IEF Background
MIND EDUCATION
FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTION
TO ADDRESS YOUTH PROBLEMS
IYF has held annual 'Ministers of Youth World Forums' and 'World Education Leaders Forums' since 2011, with 203 Ministers of Youth as well as 388 education leaders from 32 countries having joined in formal discussions on youth issues and development. This year’s IYF Education Forum will be further expanded to include all levels of educators at schools, universities, Ministries of Education and private sectors from over 60 countries. We are confident that this newly redesigned Forum will bring us closer to finding solutions to the issues faced by today’s students and prepare a brighter future for them.
Theme
The Digital Transformation Era: Mind Education is the Future.
In the era of digital transformation, we are facing new educational challenges. In response to this, the 10th IYF Education Forum has set its theme as "The Digital Transformation Era: Mind Education is the Future."
Mind Education has demonstrated remarkable educational effects in various fields of education over the past few years, garnering attention and adoption by many governments and educational institutions. In this forum, we aim to explore why Mind Education is becoming the core of future education in the era of digital transformation.
Through this theme, we will examine how Mind Education can contribute to changing the lives of youth and addressing new challenges in the rapidly advancing digital society. We will discuss the ways in which Mind Education can help youth cope with these challenges and foster positive transformations.
Let us delve into this important topic together, gaining insights into reimagining the core values of education and exploring innovative approaches for a better future of education.
Current Status
MOU Signing with institutions |  743Educaiton Leaders attended |  11.8m Students reached |
| 2013 6 countries 20 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Global Leader Cultivation Infrastructure | 2014 23 countries 46 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Lead with Character | 2015 17 countries 34 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Character Education: Present and Future | 2016 22 countries 49 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Character Education: Present and Future |
| 2017 26 countries 68 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Character Education: Raising Integrated Leaders apt for The Fourth Industrial Revolution | 2018 42 countries 76 President and Vice-Presidents Character Education, the Key to Success | 2019 26 countries 53 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Successful Mind of a Global Leader | 2022 15 countries 42 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Mind Education Necessary for Future Leaders |
| 2023 35 countries 112 Presidents and Vice-Presidents Power of Mind Education : A Changed Mind, A Changed Life, A Changed World | 2024 31 countries 60 Presidents and Vice-Presidents 52 Elementary, Middle, and High School Personnel The digital Transformation Era: Mind Education is the Future | 2025 29 countries 29 Presidents and Vice-Presidents 46 Elementary, Middle, and High School Personnel The Value of Education in the AI Era: Character and Leadership | 2026 17 countries 24 Presidents and Vice-Presidents 34 Elementary, Middle, and High School Personnel Core Values of Future Professionals: A New Mindset |
Speakers
L'ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE GENIE CIVIL VERECHAGUINE A.K.
Benin Prof.GERARD LEOPOLD GBAGUIDI AISSEL'ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE GENIE CIVIL VERECHAGUINE A.K.
Adamas University
India Vice Chancellor SURANJAN DASAdamas University
Institut Supérieur de Technologies
Burkina Faso Prof.Issa COMPAORE,Ing.PHD ISSA COMPAOREInstitut Supérieur de Technologies
Epic Bible College President
USA Ronald HardenEpic Bible College President
Makerere University Vice chancellor
UGANDA Barnabas NawangweMakerere University Vice chancellor
Kisii University Chancellor
KENYA John Sorona AkamaKisii University Chancellor
IEF Background
MIND EDUCATION
FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTION
TO ADDRESS YOUTH PROBLEMS
IYF has held annual 'Ministers of Youth World Forums' and 'World Education Leaders Forums' since 2011, with 203 Ministers of Youth as well as 388 education leaders from 32 countries having joined in formal discussions on youth issues and development. This year’s IYF Education Forum will be further expanded to include all levels of educators at schools, universities, Ministries of Education and private sectors from over 60 countries. We are confident that this newly redesigned Forum will bring us closer to finding solutions to the issues faced by today’s students and prepare a brighter future for them.
Theme
A changed mind
A changed life
A changed world
The core values of Mind Education are:
Deep Thinking, Self-control and Exchange.
If the youth learn these 3 core values, they will be able to overcome any obstacle in life and grow to become sound, strong-minded people.
And so the solution to addressing youth problems is to first educate and change their mindsets. Because at the end of the day: a Changed Mind, leads to a Changed Life, which then brings about a Changed World.
WHAT IS MIND EDUCATION?
Dr. Ock Soo Park is a world-renowned educator and speaker.
He predicted 25 years ago that knowledge and technology-based education alone could no longer change and develop adolescents,
Inspired from the principles of the heart in the Bible and applied it to education, He presented "Mind Education.“ Mind Education excludes 'do' or 'don't' type education and focuses on improving how to think deeply, practice self-constrol, and share exchange.
It has proven its outstanding educational effects across the years in all fields of education, and many governments and educational institutions are rushing to introduce it.
WHAT IS
MIND EDUCATION?
Dr. Ock Soo Park is a world-renowned educator and speaker.
He predicted 25 years ago that knowledge and technology-based education alone could no longer change and develop adolescents,
Inspired from the principles of the heart in the Bible and applied it to education, He presented "Mind Education.“ Mind Education excludes 'do' or 'don't' type education and focuses on improving how to think deeply, practice self-constrol, and share exchange.
It has proven its outstanding educational effects across the years in all fields of education, and many governments and educational institutions are rushing to introduce it.
Promotional Video
393