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April 18, 2026 in Buenos Aires
A meeting to share evidence, policies and practices that strengthen character education in Latin America.​
The Congress, organized by Dandelion and the Varkey Foundation , will take place on April 17 and 18, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. April 17 will be an exclusive academic day featuring a selection of presentations. April 18 will bring together various stakeholders in the education system—governments, schools, families, teachers, students, universities, and civil society organizations—to share evidence, best practices, and innovative policies on character education in the region.
We aspire to consolidate character education as a central theme on the Latin American public policy agenda and to strengthen the regional network of institutions and leaders working toward an education focused on human flourishing. We want education in virtues to be a shared endeavor that transcends borders and transforms realities .
Save the date to join the dialogue that unites reflection, action, and educational policy for an education geared towards human flourishing!
Organisations that support us:
Keynote speakers
Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Professor James Arthur OBE
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We invite researchers, scholars, education professionals, and government officials to submit papers that offer theoretical reflections, research findings, case studies, and/or innovative experiences related to character education and its impact on human flourishing.
Key
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Call for papers opens: Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Deadline for proposal submission: February 8, 2026
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Review and selection of papers: February 9–20, 2026
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Notification of results: week of February 22, 2026
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Thematic areas
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Character Education and Public Policy
Experiences and lessons learned in the design and implementation of educational policies that promote character development, citizenship, and human flourishing.
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2. Character Education in Educational Institutions
School leadership, institutional culture, and pedagogical practices aimed at the holistic formation of students and the building of virtuous educational communities.
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3. Character Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Challenges and opportunities arising from technological development and its impact on ethical formation, moral autonomy, and human coexistence.
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4. Assessing Human Flourishing and the Development of Virtues
Empirical research, measurement tools, and assessment experiences that help understand and promote moral, emotional, and social development.
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5. The Voices of Families and Students
Perspectives, experiences, and proposals that highlight the role of families and young people in character education and in building engaged educational communities.
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6. Networks, Communities, and Alliances for Character Education
Models of collaboration and inter-institutional networks that strengthen character education in Latin America and foster synergies among governments, schools, universities, and organizations.
The papers selected by the evaluation committee will be featured in an exclusive session on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bringing together leading figures from the educational, academic, and civil society sectors. During this event, presenters will share their academic work and take part in a networking lunch.
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At Dandelion, we understand that character education is a necessary and hopeful response. It's not just about developing knowledge and skills, but about forming individuals capable of living with purpose, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward others and the world. By placing human development at the heart of educational agendas, character education offers a transformative framework for strengthening communities, renewing civic engagement, and preparing new generations to face the complexities of our time with virtue and hope.
The congress is part of the culmination of the Character Education for Government Teams program implemented by the Varkey Foundation thanks to the support of the Templeton World Charity Foundation, which throughout 2025 trained officials from five countries in the region.