Executive Committee meeting prior to the XVIII International Congress of Educating Cities

The Executive Committee of the International Association of Educating Cities (IAEC) held its preparatory meeting for the XVIII International Congress on May 12. The Congress will take place from May 26 to 29 in Granollers. During the session, President-Delegate Sara Belbeida highlighted the network’s “particularly stimulating moment,” reflected in the receipt of 19 nominations for the renewal of the Executive Committee, from which 11 will be elected for the 2026-2030 term.

The meeting also addressed the final preparations for the International Congress, including information on the program’s various sessions and workspaces, exhibitions, local initiatives, simultaneous interpretation, and other organizational matters.

Furthermore, the proposal for a new International Thematic Network, promoted by Rosario and focused on “AI in Local Governments,” was presented. This network will be launched shortly as a pilot project between the congresses.

Finally, possible initiatives to be carried out within the framework of the celebration of the International Day of the Educating City 2026 were discussed, whose motto will be “Educating Cities: cultivating critical thinking, democratic values ​​and the fight against disinformation”.