Are you interested in presenting a breakout session at the IB Global Conference, Bangkok 2027? If so, submit a proposal to the IB Review Committee.
Breakout sessions
Session proposals should fall under one of the following strands that reflect important, broad trends in education that are both specific to the IB and relevant to non-IB schools and contexts.
Educational technology and innovation
The use of technology, tools and innovative practices to support and enhance learning.
- Topics may include artificial intelligence in education, technologies for hybrid learning environments, emerging software and hardware for educational purposes, and cutting-edge research in education.
Belonging and well-being
A holistic approach that promotes a sense of belonging, quality education, and access for all students. This strand also includes the skills and competencies young people need to flourish in an interconnected world.
- Topics may include belonging, access, student and educator wellbeing and social-emotional learning.
Learning and teaching
Competencies and strategies needed to facilitate lifelong learning.
- Topics include the frameworks of all four IB programmes, as well as non-IB curriculums, and may cover an array of topics such as student agency, assessment, and sharing best practices among teachers and coordinators.
Leadership
Advanced content for education leaders.
- Topics may include governance and strategic vision, building partnerships, creating school culture and climate, thought leadership, change management, coaching and mentorship.
The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, 30 October 2026. We cannot consider submissions received after the deadline Please note that the submission process is highly competitive, and we can only accept a limited number of proposals. The IB Review Committee will review all proposals and notify you no later than Monday, 30 November 2026.
Presentation requirements
- Delivered in English, Spanish or French
- 75 minutes long, including time for interaction and discussion
- Focus on professional development
- Cannot promote commercial purposes
Additional information
- All presenters and co-presenters must register for the conference by Friday, 8 January 2027.
- As a presenter, you will enjoy the discounted fee of 1093 USD for the main conference or 1287 USD for the main conference (including pre-conference). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Individuals may not submit or appear on more than two proposals, either as primary or secondary presenters.
- The same school or institution may not appear on more than two proposals.
Terms and conditions
- All presenters must be available to present any time during the Global Conference (excluding pre-conference workshops).
- All presenters must comply with the timelines and deadlines shared by the IB upon session confirmation to ensure the successful delivery of their session.
- The layout of meeting rooms will vary. Stationery will be provided. Additional information on room specifications will be provided upon approval of the session presentation. The rooms will range from a capacity of 50 to 300. The Global Conferences team will assign rooms based on their experience of previous conferences and session popularity.
- The IB will not reimburse any expenses.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
