Representatives from around the world will speak about developments in education including cultural issues, technology, educational reform and social and religious issues. Participants will also have the opportunity to see the BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble perform. The CIES was founded in 1956 to provide a forum for discussion about comparative and international education. The society holds a large international conference as well as a series of regional conferences each year. CIES members represent 75 countries and many disciplines.
Members are interested in all phases of education from preschool to adult education.