A live session brought together students and school representatives from five countries to share their ongoing projects and ideas for the upcoming Festival of Hope in both Baku and Tbilisi. The topics presented in Baku highlighted key youth-driven initiatives, including:• …
The IBSEA Egypt IB Schools Association Conference, hosted at Modern English School Cairo, commenced with a distinguished opening that brought together leading figures from the international education community. Mr. Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS, participated in a series of discussions, …
At the IB Onsite Workshops organised by CCAAIBWS and hosted by Invento – The International Uzbek School, participants had the opportunity to engage in a dynamic networking session focused on collaboration, leadership, and the future of IB education. The workshops …
The Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) marked its 5th anniversary with a large-scale gathering hosted at the European Azerbaijan School (EAS). The event united leaders from major educational institutions, representatives of IB World Schools, teachers, …
Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS and students from across the region connected for the first online coordination session of the upcoming Festival of Hope, hosted by CCAAIBWS. This virtual gathering brought together enthusiastic student representatives who shared ideas, strengthened collaboration, …
During the presentation at the NEASC Leadership Conference, the winners of the challenges presented during the session were rewarded with Francesco Banchini’s new book, IB Leadership Intelligences & Capabilities. We hope that this book provides ideas, questions, and reflections that …
What if leadership wasn’t just about strategy—but about belonging? In this dynamic session for international school leaders and educators, Francesco Banchini talked about the heart of inclusive leadership: creating spaces where every voice matters, every identity is respected, and every …
How do leaders use their intelligences to navigate complexity with clarity and purpose? During his session, “Navigating through the Leadership Intelligences and Capabilities towards a Bright Future,” Mr. Francesco looked closely at the seven intelligences and how each one guides …
One of the meaningful parts of the NEASC Leadership Conference was the opportunity to speak with Margaret Garrard, COO of COBIS. Our conversation was a reminder of how much schools can grow when we stay connected to strong professional communities. …
Talking to people who are passionate about education always leaves a lasting impression. Meeting Abby McAlhaney and Kimberly Bormann from Faria Education Group was one of those times. Their honesty, enthusiasm, and real desire to help schools with smart, well-planned approaches …









