Annual Conference
The COBIS annual conference is one of the standout events for British International schools each year. The quality of the speakers is second to none and there is always new, innovative and forward-thinking content to get conversations started and to fill you with ideas to take back. A particular standout in 2025 was the voice to the students who managed to confidently and articulately deliver thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions. Previous Delegate,2025 Annual Conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 44th COBIS Annual Conference in London this year.
Save the date! We look forward to welcoming you to the 45th COBIS Annual Conference in London, 14-16 May 2027. More details coming soon.
44th COBIS Annual Conference
Listen. Learn. Lead.
9-11 May 2026
Convene 155 Bishopsgate
London, UK
The 2026 COBIS Annual Conference explored how our sector continues to make a positive impact - evolving through connectivity, innovation, and purpose.
Together, we considered how we:
- ensure connectivity, unity and inclusivity shape our sector
- harness optimism and positivity within our sector and our school communities
- sustain and grow impactful education in a changing geo-political climate
- adapt and evolve education for the future, preparing students and schools for a rapidly changing world
- drive innovation, collaboration and impactful educational change
- embrace technology, while retaining human connectivity
- develop leaders and support wellbeing at all levels
- hear and act on student voice
- ensure safeguarding best practice is embedded across our sector
- realise our guiding principles of inclusivity, collaboration and ambition
- lead change and inspire progress
- empower learners and enrich the world
And...
- how we are doing things differently
#WeAreCOBIS
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Speakers included:
Frank Gardner
BBC Security Correspondent
Susie Dent MBE
Lexicographer, Etymologist and Presenter
David Olusoga
Historian, Broadcaster, Film-Maker
Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills, OECD
Dr Attaullah Wahidyar
Chair, HHOA
Jane Nash & Dan Milne
Directors, Narativ
Annual Conference Sponsors
We are grateful to Cambridge - Headline Sponsors of the 2026 COBIS Annual Conference.
Cambridge works with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world.
Annual Conference Media Partners
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For more information about the 2025 COBIS Annual Conference, please see the Previous Conferences page.
