The IB Global Conference, Denver 2026 will take place from 16 - 18 July 2026, under the theme of “Shared Learning, Shared Futures”. We invite you to learn more about the conference programme below.
Sessions are scheduled according to Mountain Standard Time (UTC/GMT -7).
Thursday 16 July 2026
| 7.30am–7.30pm | Pre-conference registration |
| 9.00am–10.30am | Pre-conference workshops |
| 9.15am-7.30pm |
Sponsor & exhibitors registration |
| 10.30am-10.45am | Coffee break |
|
12.00pm-8.30pm |
Exhibit hall |
|
12.15pm-1.15 pm |
Pre-conference lunch (Exhibit hall) |
|
1.15pm-3pm |
Pre-conference workshops |
|
3.00pm-3.30pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.30pm-4.45pm |
Coordinator forums |
|
4.45pm-5.15pm |
Late afternoon break (Auditorium Foyer) |
|
5.15pm–6.45pm |
Opening session |
|
7pm-8.30pm |
Opening reception (Exhibit Hall) |
Friday 17 July 2026
|
7:30am-5pm |
Registration |
|
9am–10.30am |
General session |
|
10.30am-11am |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
11.15am–12.30pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
12.30pm–2pm |
Lunch |
|
2pm-3.15pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
3.15pm–3.45pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.45pm–5pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
5.15pm–6.15pm |
IB staff special sessions |
Saturday 18 July 2026
|
8am-5pm |
Information help desk |
|
9am-10.15am |
Breakout sessions |
|
10.15am–11am |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
11.15am–12.30pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
12.30pm–2pm |
Lunch |
|
2pm–3.15pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
3.15pm–3.45pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.45pm-5.15pm |
Closing General session |
|
6pm-10pm |
Shuttle service |
|
6.30pm-10pm |
Celebration dinner |
