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
Save The Date - The 44th COBIS Annual Conference will return to London: 9-11 May 2026!
COBIS would like to thank all of the delegates, speakers, exhibitors and guests for making the 43rd conference a success. We look forward to welcoming you back to the 44th COBIS Annual Conference in 2026.
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43rd COBIS Annual Conference
Passion with Purpose: Extending International Education
10-12 May 2025
Convene 155 Bishopsgate
London, UK
The 2025 COBIS Annual Conference explored how we harness the passion of our sector to extend the reach, impact, and social purpose of international education – with students, schools, staff, school communities, and the wider local and global communities in which schools operate. The programme considered themes of social responsibility, leadership, innovation and creativity, curriculum and assessment, future schools, wellbeing, collaboration, sustainability, and more.
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Speakers included:
Jenny Anderson
Author and Journalist
Dr Jonnie Penn
Author, Technologist, and Associate Teaching Professor of AI Ethics and Society, University of Cambridge
Polly Akhurst and Mia Eskelund Pedersen
Co-Founders, Amala
Estelle Baroung Hughes, Director, Africa Learning International
Dr Vanessa Ogden CBE, CEO, Mulberry Schools Trust
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Annual Conference Sponsors
We are grateful to Cambridge - Headline Sponsors of the 2025 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.
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