Annual Conference

Session proposals linked to the conference theme are now invited - deadline 8 December 2025.

In addition to high-profile, engaging and inspiring keynote speakers, we are keen to give COBIS schools, Supporting Associates, and other delegates as many opportunities as possible to share with, and learn from, one another.

Please feel free to be creative in terms of format and structure. Presentations, panels, interactive discussion sessions, short case studies, and practical workshop sessions will all be considered. We will be looking for a balance of formats throughout the programme; interactive sessions are encouraged for breakout sessions.

We expect conference participants to include school leaders (Heads, Governors, Senior and Middle Leaders) from schools in more than 60 countries worldwide. Colleagues from Early Years, Primary and Secondary phases will be joining us, therefore the conference programme will need to include sessions that cater for a diverse range of delegates.

Sessions are expected to run for a maximum of one hour. To accommodate as many different voices and ideas as possible, some proposals will be combined into a single split session. We are also accepting proposals for shorter case studies.

Sessions should provide excellent, relevant professional development. Sessions designed as a sales pitch for a single product or service will not be considered. For school-led sessions, priority will be given to proposals from COBIS Member Schools.

Submit a Session Proposal