# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for our 22nd annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue on Friday, September 25, at 7:00 pm titled, “A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division.” This year’s forum will feature a panel discussion with Dr. Timothy McCarthy of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Kennedy School and Dr. Gabrielle Oliveira of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, moderated by Mr. Bhuvan Ravindran, Nature & Climate Policy Professional and Founder of ARGO.

The panelists will examine key ideas from Daisaku Ikeda’s 1996 address at Teachers College, Columbia University and discuss their enduring relevance to education and global citizenship in today’s increasingly divided world. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this landmark lecture where Ikeda presented a Buddhist vision of global citizenship and emphasized the important role education should play in fostering global citizens who can create a more peaceful world.

The forum will also include a pre-event reception with food, icebreaker activities, small group discussions and reflections, and more.

Free admission. Pre-event reception with food begins at 6:30 pm. 

RSVP here: https://www.ikedacenter.org/rsvp-2026-ikeda-forum
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/2026-ikeda-forum-a-new-vision-of-global-citizenship-reimagining-education-in-an-age-of-division/200030576048234
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 396 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02138
- **lat**: 42.3717
- **long**: -71.11375
- **full address**: 396 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02138

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 396 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02138.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division?
  - **A:** 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division is organized by Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Ikeda Forum | A New Vision of Global Citizenship: Reimagining Education in an Age of Division sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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