Cork hosts Unesco learning conference

The benefits of hosting an international learning conference next month should go far beyond the immediate €1m boost to Cork’s local economy, according to its organisers.

Hundreds of global education, local government, and development organisation leaders will attend the three-day Unesco International Conference on Learning Cities.

The main programme at Cork City Hall on September 18 and 19 will be followed by a day of tours to see lifelong learning in action locally, with around two thirds of the 650 delegates expected to be overseas visitors.