On May 4, 2019, International Education Forum “Opening Minds-Going Global” started its work, organized by Khazar University's “Dunya” School at the Conference-Concert Hall “İnjichicheyi” of the “Dunya” School.

The purpose of the Forum is to discuss key issues related to education system changing, being influenced by the globalization. The Forum will focus on such topics as the Social change /Enlightenment Education; Early Childhood Education; Equality in Education; Education for Sustainable Development; Education and Teaching in the Information Age; Psychology, Teaching and Learning and other topics.

The Forum is attended by the experts from Jordan, Turkey, the Netherlands and Switzerland, representatives from the Ministry of Education, the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, Executive Power of Binagadi Region, Education Institute of the Republic of Azerbaijan and representatives of other organizations, the “Dunya” School and Khazar University Administration and Staff, Secondary School Managers and teachers, and experts.

Professor Hamlet Isakhanli, the Founder of Khazar University and Chairman of its Board of Directors and Trustees welcomed the participants and wished success to Forum’s work. The speaker noted in his broad speech that globalization is not just a matter of today, but it is connected to the future for we will inherit it to our young people. That is why everyone who thinks about the future should be concerned about this: “How do schools prepare today's students to become successful members in the global community, yet protecting their national identity?” Professor Hamlet Isakhanli expressed his confidence that the Forum will discuss such kind of important issues and come up with the sound recommendations.

Within the framework of the Forum, the reports and speeches of local and foreign experts will be heard and discussions will be held. The forum will conclude its work tomorrow – on 5^th of May.