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About
The Global Home Education Conference 2027 is a periodic gathering of the global home education community.
GHEC 2027 will be held in Manila Philippines, at the SMX Aura Convention Center.
The conference will open on Wednesday, March 3rd with a cultural Boodlefight Dinner followed by three full days of programming Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The event will conclude with a Closing Reception.
Prior conferences have been held in Berlin (2012), Rio de Janeiro (2016), Moscow and St. Petersburg (2018), Online (2020), and Manchester (2024).
The Global Home Education Conference has four major objectives:
Leadership
Build leadership capacity in members through education and insight.
Relationships
Strengthen relationships between members of the international home education community.
Influence
Expand global influence by connecting policymakers with researchers and families.
Freedom
Advance home education for the host country and region.
Program
The GHEC 2027 program will feature four tracks:
Organization and Leadership —– Research —– Advocacy —– Family
These tracks are designed to reach this building and advancing home education in their nations and regions, those shaping laws and regulations, those conducting home education research, and families living out home education daily.
The full conference program is being developed and will be released soon.
Location
The main program will be held at the SMX Aura Convention Center.
The venue features two large function rooms for the Plenary sessions and the large Conference Exhibitor hall, along with several workshop room for track sessions and open space for networking and relationship building. The venue is located within a large mall, within walking distance to a variety of meal options and shopping.
Speakers
We have several speakers confirmed for various countries around the world. Photos and bios coming soon!
Exhibitors
Our venue will feature a 40+ exhibitor hall featuring organizations, curriculum providers, educational specialists and more from around the world! Download our extensive Exhibitor Guide for full information.
For additional information or to sign up as an Exhibitor, please contact Gaba Costa at gabacosta@outlook.com.br.
Register
Early Bird registrations now open! Register now for the best discount!
Register Now for the best rate!
Early Bird registration rate is $150 (USD) and only available until November 30, 2026.
Regular rates are $250 starting on December 1, 2026 until February 15, 2027
Late registration after February 15, 2027 is $300.
Lodging
Group lodging arrangements are being confirmed and will be posted when available!