Annual Conference
This was a wonderful opportunity to travel to London with my SLT, to be inspired by other speakers, chat to our counterparts at other schools and undertake some strategic thinking within the team. Highly recommended! Previous Delegate,2024 Annual Conference
The 43rd COBIS Annual Conference in 2025 will return to Convene 155 Bishopsgate in Central London.
Following the success of the 2024 Conference, this 43rd COBIS Annual Conference will return to the central London venue: Convene 155 Bishopsgate, near Liverpool Street Station.
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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 will explore 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 will consider themes of social responsibility, leadership, innovation and creativity, curriculum and assessment, future schools, wellbeing, collaboration, sustainability, and more.
COBIS' mission is to support and empower all British international schools in their provision of high-quality education. We look forward to connecting with you in London in May.
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The COBIS Annual Conference is for Heads, Governors, Proprietors and Senior and Middle Leaders from schools around the world, including COBIS member and non-member schools.
Each year, the popular COBIS Annual Conference is attended by senior leaders from international schools worldwide, education businesses and suppliers, as well as regulators, investors, and representatives of global ministries of education. The 2024 Conference was attended by more than 500 delegates, exhibitors, speakers and guests from schools in more than 50 countries.
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Pre-Conference Workshop
Registered delegates are invited to attend a free pre-conference workshop - Supporting Your Journey to COBIS Compliance. Find out more.
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Exhibitor and Sponsor Information
The exhibition is now fully booked. We are maintaining a waiting list.
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Speakers will include:
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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Getting to the Venue
The conference will take place at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London. The closest station (London Underground and mainline railway) is Liverpool Street. If travelling from Heathrow, you can take the Elizabeth Line from Heathrow Terminal 5 or Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Liverpool Street. The journey requires no changes and takes approximately 45 minutes. An alternative is to take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station and change to an underground service. Liverpool Street is on a number of underground lines: Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Line.
Accommodation
There are a number of options for accommodation in the area due to the central London location of the conference. You can see some below.
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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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Previous COBIS Annual Conference
More than 500 delegates, speakers and exhibitors took part in the 42nd COBIS Annual Conference (Louder Than Words), 11-13 May 2024, in London, UK. Conference delegates included representatives from schools in 50 countries worldwide. To view photos and programmes from past Annual Conferences, please visit the Previous Conferences section of our website.
If you have any questions about the COBIS Annual Conference, please contact cpd@cobis.org.uk.
