ABUJA/ROME/WASHINGTON D.C., April 2, 2026 -- The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) today announced that the Multiply Possibility Global Education Summit 2026, originally planned for June, will now take place in early autumn 2026.
The decision to adjust the timing of the Summit, taken by the campaign co-hosts Italy and Nigeria, follows consultations with key partners and reflects the current global geopolitical context. The revised timing is intended to ensure participation from around the world and maximize attention to education worldwide.
The Global Education Summit 2026 remains a central milestone of the Multiply Possibility campaign, which aims to mobilize significant international and domestic investment in education and improve learning outcomes for 750 million children by 2030. The postponement does not change the campaign's ambition, objectives, or fundraising targets.
A new confirmed date will be announced in due course. GPE, together with Italy and Nigeria, remain fully committed to delivering a successful Summit.
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Corrigendum: A previous version of this release mentioned that the summit would take place in Rome. This has been removed as a location is not yet determined.
For more information:
Tamara Kummer, GPE Head of Communications @email
Tel: +1 202 948 5395
About the Global Partnership for Education
GPE is a shared commitment to ending the world's learning crisis. We mobilize partners and funds to support over 90 countries to transform their education systems so that every girl and boy can get the quality education they need to unlock their full potential and contribute to building a better world.