• Exploring the current landscape and trends in the international school sector, and discussing key areas of growth and innovation in school management and leadership that have emerged in the past two years
• From Vision to Action: how to create and implement a strong, proactive and future-focused vision to drive growth and school improvement, while staying prepared for the next disruption
• Sharing guidance around strategic vision and leadership to support international school in their efforts to implement and drive forward the Sustainable Development Goals agenda
• Discussing opportunities to further harness the potential of technology as a tool to create a sustainable, equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders

• Understanding and highlighting the vital and unique role that international school leaders play in driving the global sustainability and climate change agenda forward
• Exploring key aspects around campus transformation that leaders need to consider before rethinking learning spaces to provide an immersive, future-focused and sustainable learning environment
• Sharing guidance and advice for school leaders on how to embed and incorporate sustainability in the school’s values, mission, and strategic goals

Delegates are invited to attend another roundtable discussion.

All roundtables are camera-on and delegate-led, to ensure all participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another, provide peer-to-peer support and guidance, and reflect on their current challenges and opportunities around a specific topic.  

• How can schools leaders make an informed decision around the right technology to adopt, and how do educational institutions ensure that technology is inclusive for everyone- educators and learners?
• How to ensure that the adoption of technology provides the best value for money and meets the needs of all stakeholders?
• How can schools effectively measure the impact of their digital strategies, while ensuring that pedagogy continues to come before technology?

This session will explore top tips for maximising the use of data in international schools, in particular how to collect, aggregate, analyse and utilise data to drive school improvement and enhance the quality of education.

In this case study presentation, Emma Overton and Judy Dean will share their school’s journey in embedding technology across the whole school to accelerate student learning through the implementation of a creative and immersive curriculum. 

Delegates are invited to attend this roundtable discussion. This roundtable will be camera-on and delegate-led, to ensure all participants have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another, provide peer-to-peer support and guidance on the session topic.

Key discussion points will include:

• Effective approaches to ethical challenges and risks around educational technology
• Managing parental expectations and concerns around student privacy
• The risk of cyberattacks and how to mitigate, plan and responds to potential threats

In this presentation, Dr Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will share an update on the latest OECD findings, and discuss how schools must adapt their learning provision for an interconnected world.

• Discussing the key priorities and responsibilities for international schools to contribute to a strong education system which places emphasis on local, global and intercultural awareness
• Considering how to strengthen the impact of international education to advance change, particularly by widening the access to high-quality and affordable education, increasing student mobility, and navigating changing globalisation trends
• Understanding the importance of professional development and the need for qualified staff to create a strong child-centred learning environment

*Programme subject to change