It is with a full heart and deep humility that I welcome you all to the 3rd International Conference on “Reshaping Education for Sustainable Development.”

Serving as the Conference Convenor for three consecutive years has been both an incredible honor and a remarkable challenge.

Every edition of this conference has taught me something new—not just about education, but about the power of collaboration, perseverance, and shared vision. It has also reminded me that behind every successful event is a community of dedicated people, often working behind the scenes, day and night, to make the impossible possible.

I am immensely grateful to the various teams and committees who have walked this journey with me.

Many have worked around the clock, often under pressure, always with unwavering commitment—not to let me down, but more importantly, not to let the vision of this conference down. I sincerely thank each and every one of you.

I wish to also extend heartfelt appreciation to the University of Rwanda, and more specifically, to the UR-College of Education and the LIT Project Team, for consistently nurturing and supporting both the research culture and the spirit of academic conferencing. Your backing has made this continued success not only possible but sustainable.

As we gather once again in this remarkable space of learning, dialogue, and discovery, I am more optimistic than ever. These conferences are not just annual events—they are laying the foundation for a lasting legacy at the University of Rwanda-College of Education and across the broader academic community. They offer us a moment to pause, reflect, and reimagine education—not as a static system, but as a dynamic force capable of driving real, inclusive, and sustainable development.

I am confident that the ideas exchanged here, the networks forged, and the solutions proposed will shape new ways of doing the education business and help us tackle the persistent challenges we face as educators and leaders. Together, let us continue working toward a brighter future—one where education is truly at the heart of social and economic transformation.

Welcome once again. Let’s make these three days count!