Participants of the Inclusive Lifelong Learning Conference, called for the promotion of inclusive lifelong learning ecosystems that effectively cater to the needs of all learners, especially vulnerable and marginalized individuals and communities.

Through the Bali Manifesto, the conference's outcome document, they called for the implementation of comprehensive lifelong learning policies, and the creation of inclusive learning spaces, curricula, learning pathways and learning materials. They emphasized the importance of increased public investment in lifelong learning.

The Inclusive Lifelong Learning Conference was held in Bali, Indonesia, from 3 to 6 July 2023. It was organised by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, as part of the follow-up process to the Seventh International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII).

The conference welcomed more than 330 participants from 38 countries. Participants included vice-ministers, mayors, further representatives of national and local governments, international organizations, civil society, academia, the private sector and other stakeholders.