Comparative and International Education (CIES) Northeast Regional Conference Education, Migration, and Displacement
November 13-15, 2026
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, New York
The CIES Northeast Regional Conference on Education, Migration, and Displacement will explore the complex intersections between education, forced migration, and displacement. As the global displacement crisis continues to escalate, with close to 120 million forcibly displaced persons worldwide, the impact on education systems—ranging from early childhood to higher education—requires urgent scholarly attention. This conference aims to provide a platform for students, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to deepen our understanding of these themes, and to foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary dialogue around solutions and strategies.
Key dates:
Proposal submission deadline: May 31, 2026
Notification of decisions: July 31, 2026
Conference registration opens: June 1, 2026
Conference registration closes: October 2, 2026
Co-sponsored by:
Barnard College
College of Education
Comparative & International Education Society
Education Research In Conflict and Protracted Crisis
George Mason University
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies
International Rescue Committee
New York University
Rutgers University
Teachers College, Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania