Facilitator: MOERAS
• Zetta Makri, Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (MOERAS)
• Sofia Voultepsi, Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum (MOMA)
• Konstantinos Lolitsas, Vice President, Institute of Educational Policy (IEP)
• Ghassan Khalil, UNICEF Representative in Greece & Regina de Dominicis, Regional Director, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) – Filmed message
• Monika Ekstrom, Policy Officer, DG HOME

During this pivotal session, the objective is to lay the groundwork for the entire conference by providing a comprehensive definition of inclusive education and demonstrating the profound interconnectedness between inclusive education and the fundamental rights of children. Through insightful discussions and illustrative examples, participants will underscore the importance of embracing inclusive practices to uphold the rights of every child to quality education and equal opportunities.

Facilitator: Mary Kyriazopoulou European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education

Speakers:
• Serge Ebersold, Accessibility Chair, Professor at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM), Paris, Developing accessible learning environments for promoting a school for all and everyone?
• R. Slee Roger, Diamond Jubilee Chair in Disability and Inclusion, University of Leeds, The progressive realisation of inclusive education? A time for bravery.
• Evdoxia Nteropoulou - Nterou, Associate Professor, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Inclusive education and the child's right to education: who can dispute the child's right to inclusive education?
• Ghassan Khalil, UNICEF Representative in Greece, Promotion of child rights as a pre-requisite for inclusive education
• Theoni Koufonikolakou, Deputy Ombudswoman for Children’s Rights, Challenges and prospects in a national roadmap for inclusive schools: The Ombudsman's perspective

This session focuses on examining the latest global and regional trends in Inclusive Education and highlighting emerging models that are shaping the landscape of inclusive practices worldwide. Through the lens of specific country examples, the session aims to showcase successful IE models that have effectively addressed the diverse needs of learners and fostered inclusive environments within their respective contexts.

Facilitator: Nora Shabani, Education Specialist, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
• Maida Pasic, Regional Education Advisor, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office, Inclusive Education in ECA: Regional trends and lessons learned
• Filomena Pereira, Director of the Department of Special Needs Education, Directorate-General of Education of the Ministry of Education, Portugal, The Portuguese Road to inclusion
• Mary Kyriazopoulou, European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, The changing role of specialist provision to support inclusive education
• Lilian Dogiama, Cambridge University Press and Assessment, Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Towards Universal Education Equity: Cambridge International Education's Internal Strategies and Global Impact

In this session, experts and policymakers focus their lens on Greece, examining the country's inclusive education policies and initiatives. From analyzing policy frameworks to discussing implementation strategies, our panelists will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of inclusive education in Greece.

Facilitator: Evdoxia Nteropoulou – Nterou, Associate Professor, National Kapodistrian University of Athens
• Ioannis Bousdounis, Director of the Department of Special Needs Education, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Greece, Education of students with disabilities and special educational needs in the context of inclusive education
• Galina Althouchova, Director of the Department for the Coordination and Monitoring of Refugee Education, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Greece, Refugee Education: steps towards inclusion
• Maria Gelastopoulou, Institute of Educational Policy, Policies and practices promoting inclusive education. The role of the Institute of Educational Policy
• Foteini Vlachaki, Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, Issues, priorities and challenges for Roma children in education - National Roma Inclusion Strategy 2021 – 2030
• Elpida Douma, Institute of Educational Policy, Breaking barriers to Roma children’s education and inclusion: Policies and Practices for the Educational Inclusion of Roma Children in Greece
• Stavros Giouvannis, Youth Advocate, Beyond Boundaries: Embracing Diversity for a More Inclusive Education

This session highlights practices in inclusive education implemented both within school environments and across community settings. Its goal is to showcase promising initiatives that promote inclusivity, foster student engagement, and enhance learning outcomes. Additionally, the session prioritizes amplifying the perspectives of educators, sharing their experiences and insights.

Facilitator: Giorgos Androulakis, Professor, University of Thessaly
• Despina Karamperidou, Education Specialist, UNICEF Greece, All Children in Education: Taking Stock of Three Years of Implementation of a Non-Formal Education Programme for Refugee and Migrant Students in Greece
• Amanda Filippatou, Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, The Greek Child Guarantee Pilot
• Aggelos Valianatos, The European Wergeland Center, Schools for All school hubs: is it possible? It is done - terms and conditions apply
• Gelly Aroni, Head of the Unit for Integration and Support of Unaccompanied Minors in the General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection, Ministry of Migration & Asylum, Greece, Inclusive education: Educators of accommodation centers for unaccompanied minors as contributors for its achievement
• Hadi Mohedi Mohammad, Youth Ambassador, The role of educators in shelters from the perspective of a former unaccompanied minor.

This session aims to delve into critical questions regarding achieving inclusive education reforms and identifying essential components necessary for system-wide transformation. Participants will explore a variety of strategies, initiatives, and practices aimed at fostering inclusivity across educational systems, thereby ensuring equitable access to quality education for every learner. Ultimately, the discussion will center on outlining the roadmap towards constructing inclusive education systems.

Facilitator: Nora Shabani, Education Specialist, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
• Mary Kyriazopoulou, European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, and Filomena Pereira, Directorate-General of Education of the Ministry of Education, Portugal, Cross – country analysis of Inclusive Reforms (European Technical Support Instruments)
• Athina Christopoulou, Department of Special Needs, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Greece, Promoting an inclusive orientation in education: challenges and prospects from the implementation of a four-year sensitization program
• Anna Afentoulidou and Paulina Charalampidou, Institute of Educational Policy, Inclusive education and school-family relations
• Stela Ivanova, Inclusive Education Directorate, Ministry of Education, Bulgaria, The experience of Bulgaria: Centers for supporting inclusive education
• Nino Shatberashvili, Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, The Georgian experience: Access to Psychosocial and Inclusive Education Support Services – Impactful Strategy to Meet Child’s Right to Education

A poster session, where researchers, educators, and advocates showcase innovative projects, strategies, and initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity in educational settings. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of topics addressing inclusive practices, student empowerment, parental involvement, community engagement, and more. This interactive session offers an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights into advancing inclusive education for all learners.

• S. Combeaud, Μ. Kyriazopoulou, Ι. Bousdounis, A. Christopoulou, Ν. Katerinopoulou, Ν. Biratsi, Μ. Petrousi, Β. Florou, Methodology and results of the implementation of the technical support program subsidized by the European Commission entitled: "Implementation of the European Child Guarantee - Promoting inclusive education in Greece”.
• Eirini Pathiaki, Apostolis Michalatos, Stella Bratimou, GLML, University of Thessaly, Panagiota Amanatidou, Afroditi Toutoudaki, Educators, 2nd Intercultural School of Elliniko, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports & UNICEF Greece, Intercultural High School of Athens, 2nd Intercultural High School of Elliniko & 1st Evening High School of Agios Dimitrios, Vera Iona Papadopoulou, Director I have 2-3 dreams (video poster)
• Stefan Gander, Inclusive Education Expert, Fractal leadership for agile schools: insights from Switzerland.
• Victoria Banti-Markouti European Asylum Agency & Sofia Tsioli, University of Thessaly, Hidden Goddess (video poster)
• Eva Graf Poznicek, School Headmaster and expert on school development, Switzerland, Facing Maximum Heterogeneity
• Lida Tsene, Hellenic Open University / University of Athens, Teaching Associate, Say it with a comic story: using comics and storytelling as a tool for inclusive education. The case of Athens Comics Library
• Vasilis Andreadakis, EyeRadar, The contribution of a deep-tech assessment tool to inclusive education
• Nino Orjonikidze and Nino Mushkudiani, Akaki Tsereteli State University, We are Tolerant.
• Georgia Rapti, Georgia Skalidi, Linköping University, Enabling children’s voices and agency through art in special education-The experience of teachers in special education in Greece
• Alexandra Rose de Natale, Nikolaos Pitsios, Nektaria Palaiologou, Viewpoints on Intercultural Citizenship Education; aiming at inclusion
• Chatziefstathiou Efthimios and Nikolaou Vasiliki, Educators, 2nd Primary School of Agia Varvara, Athens, Social Skills and Inclusive Education – The Case Study of the 2nd Primary School of Agia Varvara (West Athens)
• Nektarios Stellakis, Polyxeni Manoli, Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras, Teaching practices implemented in kindergartens located at refugee centres to improve plurilingual children’s communication and early literacy skills.
• Aggeliki Dimoulia, Network for Children’s Rights, Play Café Project: What Would Froebelian Play Cafés look like
• Giorgos Panagiotopoulos, Zoe Karanikola and Chara Nikolaou, University of Patras, Teachers’ professional development and interculturalism
• Maria Marinidou, Lamprini Katsouli, Lefkothea Katsenou, Olga Mantziou, Chrysanthi Zindrou and Dimitra Makri, Refugee Education Coordinators of Ioannina, Actions of Refugee Education Coordinators for Promoting Democratic School Culture.
• Anastasia Tompazi, Refugee Education Coordinator, Konstantinos Mavridis, Teacher of the 1st Primary School of Oreokastro, Evangelos Drosos, Principal of the 1st Primary School of Oreokastro, Networking – Audiovisual stories, Teaching practices implemented on the 1st Primary School of Oreokastro “Evagoras Pallikarides” to promote intercultural learning and inclusive education.
• Anna Gerakini, GLML, University of Thessaly, Bottleneck Analysis and Teacher Trainings for Inclusive Education: Inclusive Interventions for Students with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
• Zafeirenia Giakoumaki, GLML, University of Thessaly, Collaboration between the “BATTIE” program and the 6th Primary School of Dafni: Purpose, Methodology, Results
• Apostolis Michalatos, GLML, University of Thessaly, Dafni Gavrili, Ηeadmistress of the High School of Intecultural Education A' Athens, Eleni Bourouni, Deputy director & Head of Intercultural Education of the High School of Intercultural Education A' Athens, Multicultural Community: United in Diversity
• Stella Bratimou, GLML, University of Thessaly, Semiramis Agapiou, Ηeadmistress of the 7th Kindergarten of Aspropyrgos, Matina Vavouli, Ηeadmistress of the 7th Primary School of Aspropyrgos, Bottleneck Analysis for Teachers Training and Inclusive Education: Interventions towards the educational and social inclusion of Roma students
• Eirini Pathiaki, GLML, University of Thessaly, "We play together, we learn together". Pedagogical activities at the 51st Primary School of Athens in the framework of the programme “Bottleneck Analysis And Teacher Training for Inclusive Education”.
• Efrosini-Anna Roumelioti, GLML, University of Thessaly, “A School for All”. Educational activities of the Bottleneck Analysis and Teacher Trainings for Inclusive Education program at the 3rd Primary School of Tavros and the 79th Kindergarten of Athens.
• Independent Department for the Monitoring and Coordination of Refugee Education, Institute of Educational Policy and UNICEF: Reception Classes, Effectiveness and Optimization.

In this session, educators and experts will explore strategies, best practices, and innovative approaches aimed at equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge to foster inclusive classrooms.

Facilitator: Gelly Aroni: Head of the Unit for Integration and Support of Unaccompanied Minors in the General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection, Ministry of Migration & Asylum, Greece

Key Speakers:
- Judith Hollenwege, Professor for Diversity and Education, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Building learning ecosystems against fragmentation of learning: A curriculum for all – experiences from Switzerland
- Karalis Thanassis, Professor, University of Patras and Simopoulos Giorgos, Education Officer, UNICEF Greece & Shifting mindsets – transforming practices: Lessons learned from the Teac4Integration programme
- Eleni Hantzouli, Sofia Papageorgiou, Institute of Educational Policy, Distance Training on Differentiated Teaching
- Snezana Vukovic, Head of Department for Human and Minority Rights in Education, Ministry of Education, Republic of Serbia and Tanja Rankovic, UNICEF, Education Specialist, Head of Education Programme
- Nektaria Sykara, Educator, 2nd Intercultural High School of Elliniko, Eirini Pathaki, Mentor, University of Thessaly, Translating “Child Guarantee” into Educational Actions and Practices.

During this panel discussion, participants will delve into the crucial intersection of children’s rights and the role of schools and Child Rights Centers in promoting inclusion. From highlighting best practices to discussing policy implications, panelists will explore how schools and Child Rights Centers can serve as catalysts for systemic change and empower communities to create more inclusive environments for every child.

Facilitator: Ghassan Khalil – UNICEF Greece Representative
- Sofia Avgitidou Professor, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Children’s rights, and inclusive education: From academic research to teacher support and school interventions
- Athina Christopoulou, Department of Special Needs, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Greece, and Maria Gelastopoulou, Institute of Educational Policy, Educators, Students and Parents from the Musical School of Alimos, Students’ Voices, Practices for strengthening students’ voice in the context of inclusive education.
- Karalis, Thanasis, Professor, University of Patras, The role of Child Rights Centres in promoting children’s rights and inclusive education in Greece
- Mamuli Butchukhisvili, Sophio Moralishvili, Vladimer Adeishvili, Maia Akvlediani, Iagor Balanchivadze, Baia Balanchivadze, Professors, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Georgia, The role of Child Rights Centres in promoting children’s rights and inclusive education in Georgia

The Rectors of University of Patras (Greece), Professor Christos Bouras, and Akaki Tsereteli State University (Georgia), Professor Shalva Kirtadze, first Universities establishing a Child Rights Centre in respective countries, sign a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate their collaboration in the promotion of Child Rights Centres’ mission.