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About the conference
A regional meeting point for better learning.
The Regional Teaching & Learning Conference brings together educators, school leaders and decision-makers from the international education community for two days of practical learning, meaningful collaboration and forward-looking discussion.
Together, we will explore how stronger teaching practices, effective systems and thoughtful leadership can create better outcomes for students — and build schools ready for what comes next.
Why attend
Two days designed to move ideas into action.
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Inspiring Keynote
Hear fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions, spark new thinking and connect teaching with the bigger picture.
02
Practical Learning
Take away practical approaches, tools and ideas that can be applied in classrooms, teams and whole-school systems.
03
Regional Connections
Meet educators and leaders from across the region and create relationships that continue beyond the conference.
Conference themes
What will we explore?
The programme connects classroom practice, emerging technology and leadership with the systems that make meaningful improvement possible.
01
Student Engagement
Exploring approaches that create purposeful participation, motivation and stronger learning experiences for students.
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Differentiation & Inclusion
Designing learning environments where diverse learners are supported, challenged and included.
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AI & Emerging Tools
Considering how AI and emerging technologies can support teaching, learning and decision-making responsibly.
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Leadership Development
Building the leadership capacity, culture and systems needed to sustain meaningful improvement.
Programme
Two days. One shared direction.
Explore the full programme of plenary talks, break-out sessions, networking and practical learning.
Day One
13 November 2026
Opening the conversation
17:30–18:00
Registration and Coffee
18:00–18:20
Welcome
Francesco Banchini, European Azerbaijan School; Deniece Wheeler, COBIS
18:20–19:00
Opening Plenary: TBC
Speaker: TBC
19:05–20:00
Break-Out Sessions
1. Beyond the Poster: Turning a Vision for High-Quality Learning into Classroom Practice
Jill Robinson, Vice Principal, DSB International School, Mumbai
2. From Data to Differentiation
Yulia Samulyak, Aida Kondakova, Aray Korabayeva, Milana Kusmanova, Elementary EAL Team, Kazakhstan International School – Almaty
3. What Universities Wish Students Had Learned
Jonathan Egid, Co-founder, Quincunx Academic / Lecturer in Philosophy, SOAS, University of London
4. TBC
EAS
20:00–TBC
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Day Two
14 November 2026
Turning insight into action
08:30–09:00
Coffee and Exhibition
09:00–10:00
Plenary: TBC
Speaker: TBC
10:05–11:00
Break-Out Sessions
1. Competencies vs. Content: How do we really plan a Future-Ready Curriculum?
Lauren Binnington, Director of Learning, St Christopher’s School, Bahrain
2. Concepts to Conceptual Understanding
Aynur Akhundova, IB PYP Coordinator, Baku International Education Complex
3. Teacher-Led to Student-Driven: Practical Strategies for Agency, Inclusion and Inquiry
Mila Chaika, PYP Homeroom Teacher, Invento the Uzbek International School
4. TBC
EAS
11:00–11:25
Coffee and Exhibition
11:30–12:30
Break-Out Sessions
1. If AI Can Write the Essay, What Are We Assessing?
Stephanie Holt, Teaching and Learning, Riverside International School, Prague
2. There Is No Average Learner: Removing Barriers While Maintaining High Expectations
Sumit Chopra, Head of Senior School, Heritage Xperiential School, Gurugram, India
3. Visual Mapping in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Student Engagement, Thinking and Independence
Zhansaya Tleubay, EAL PYP Teacher, International Steppe School of Astana
4. TBC
EAS
12:30–13:25
Lunch and Exhibition
13:30–14:30
Break-Out Sessions
1. Why do schools need a Digital DSL? – Roundtable
Nicky Millar, Head of Welfare, Riverside International School, Prague
2. The Future School: Skills, Belonging and Success in 2035
Melissa Farnham, CEO, ASDAN
3. Project-Based Learning as a Cross-Curricular Engine: A Journey Toward Deeper Learning in International Schools
Mehriban Taghiyeva, Head of Project-Based Learning, Baku-Oxford School
4. TBC
EAS
14:30–14:55
Coffee and Exhibition
15:00–15:55
Break-Out Sessions
1. Beyond the Grade: Making Creative Progress Visible
Timilehin Isaac Oluwadare, Performing Arts/Drama Teacher, Malvern College Tokyo
2. Think Before You Trust: Inquiry, Critical Thinking & AI Literacy
Zhanat Kaparova, History Teacher, TOK Coordinator, Elite Kazakh School @Zaman
3. Beyond the Textbook: Questioning Bias in Classroom Materials
Ilyas Mukanov, MYP Individuals and Societies Teacher, International Steppe School of Astana
4. TBC
EAS
16:00–16:45
Plenary and Closing Remarks: TBC
Speaker: TBC
17:00
Depart
Venue
European Azerbaijan School
Join us in Baku for two days of learning, collaboration and conversation at European Azerbaijan School.
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Sponsors & Exhibition
Put your organisation in the room.
Connect with engaged education leaders, decision-makers and practitioners from across the region. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available.
Enquire About Opportunities
13–14 November 2026
Join us in Baku.
Be part of a regional community working to strengthen teaching, learning and leadership in international education.
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Regional Teaching & Learning Conference 2026
Contact
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Venue
European Azerbaijan School
Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
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