Welcome to the Call for Proposals for the African Education Festival (AEF) 2027, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 19–20 February 2027.

This year's theme is Shared Learning for a Shared World, explored through two strands:

• Community — Schools as learning ecosystems
• Connected Futures — Nurturing the planet we share

We welcome proposals from educators, school leaders, and practitioners with practical classroom or leadership experience, particularly within an African or similar educational context. Strong proposals will connect clearly to one of the two strands, be interactive rather than lecture-based, and focus on professional development rather than commercial promotion.

Please have your session title, abstract, and presenter bio ready before you begin. Submissions close on 16 October 2026

Share your creativity and inspire our community of educators from all over the world at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference! 

Student and Alumni performances are opportunities for schools, students and alumni to showcase their talent in front of an international audience of approximately 1300 – 1700 IB Heads of School, Coordinators, Teachers, Sponsors, Exhibitors and Industry experts. 

Performances should focus on capturing the essence of the IB mission in the talent, ambition and drive of the students delivering the performance. Performances are limited to up to 8 minutes depending on where they are scheduled in the conference program. 

Performance recordings

Performances will be professionally recorded by our videography team. Video recordings and still images will be shared with the participating school and/or performers after the conference.

Performance schedule

Selected performances will be featured during one of the conference general sessions. Typical performance times are:

1.  Opening General Session — Thursday, 5:15–5:23pm
2.  Second General Session — Friday, 9:00–9:08am
3.  Closing General Session — Saturday, 3:45–3:53pm

Exact dates and times will be confirmed for each conference.

To identify the corresponding calendar dates, please refer to the conference schedule on our conferences webpage.

For example, for the IB Global Conference, Bangkok 2027, the Opening General Session will take place on Thursday, 18 March 2027.

Guidelines on the type of performance

• Professionalism and poise
• Energy and connection with audience
• 12 performers maximum on stage at the same time

Eligibility requirements

• The total duration of each performance proposed must not exceed 8 minutes.
• If  the application is accepted, everyone that appears in the performance  will need to fill out the applicable Image Consent Form from the IB.

Timeline

• upon reception of your performance proposal, the Global Conferences team  will get back to the person listed as IB World School contact name within 2 weeks. 

Our team can be reached via globalconferences.program@ibo.org should you have any questions or require further information. 

Thank you for your interest in submitting a pre-conference workshop proposal for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, taking place 8 - 10 July 2027 in Seattle, Washington. 

Full-day pre-conference workshops will take place on Thursday, 8 July,  from 9:00am–2:45pm. With breaks and lunch included, there will be 4.5 hours of teaching time. Pre-conference workshops are designed for educators seeking to strengthen their professional and leadership skills. Workshops should explore educational practices that support starting and sustaining IB programmes. Some workshops may be IB-specific, while others may address broader topics with a direct impact on the IB programmes in schools and communities. Workshops are led by IB workshop leaders and senior IB staff and should include varied teaching strategies and interactive experiences designed for adult learners.

Presenter benefits

Accepted primary workshop presenters will receive travel, hotel accommodation for up to four nights and complimentary conference registration. Co-presenters will receive complimentary conference registration and are responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodation. 

Key dates and deadlines

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, 16 October 2026. The IB Review Committee will review all proposals, and presenters will be notified of their proposal status no later than Friday, 23 October 2026.        

Thank you for your interest in submitting a pre-conference workshop proposal for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, taking place 21 - 23 October 2027 in Milan, Italy. 

Full-day pre-conference workshops will take place on Thursday, 21 October, from 9:00am–2:45pm. With breaks and lunch included, there will be 4.5 hours of teaching time. Pre-conference workshops are designed for educators seeking to strengthen their professional and leadership skills. Workshops should explore educational practices that support starting and sustaining IB programmes. Some workshops may be IB-specific, while others may address broader topics with a direct impact on the IB programmes in schools and communities. Workshops are led by IB workshop leaders and senior IB staff and should include varied teaching strategies and interactive experiences designed for adult learners.

Presenter benefits

Accepted primary workshop presenters will receive travel, hotel accommodation for up to four nights and complimentary conference registration. Co-presenters will receive complimentary conference registration and are responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodation. 

Key dates and deadlines

Submissions will be accepted until Friday, 13 November 2026. The IB Review Committee will review all proposals, and presenters will be notified of their proposal status no later than Friday, 20 November 2026.        

Le agradecemos su interés en presentar una propuesta de taller previo a la conferencia para la Conferencia Global del IB, que tendrá lugar del 20 al 22 de mayo de 2027 en la Ciudad de México.

Los talleres previos a la conferencia, de jornada completa, tendrán lugar el jueves 20 de mayo, de 9:00 a 14:45. Incluidos los descansos y la comida, habrá 4,5 horas de tiempo lectivo. Los talleres previos a la conferencia están diseñados para profesionales de la educación que deseen reforzar sus competencias profesionales y de liderazgo. Los talleres deberán explorar prácticas educativas que apoyen la puesta en marcha y el mantenimiento de los programas del IB. Algunos talleres pueden ser específicos del IB, mientras que otros pueden abordar temas más amplios con un impacto directo en los programas del IB en los colegios y las comunidades. Los talleres estarán dirigidos por responsables de taller del IB y personal directivo del IB, y deberán incluir diversas estrategias didácticas y experiencias interactivas diseñadas para alumnos adultos.

Ventajas para los ponentes

Los ponentes principales de los talleres seleccionados recibirán la cobertura de los gastos de viaje y el alojamiento en hotel durante un máximo de cuatro noches, así como la inscripción gratuita a la conferencia. Los coponentes recibirán la inscripción gratuita a la conferencia y deberán hacerse cargo de sus propios gastos de viaje y alojamiento en hotel.

Fechas y plazos importantes

Las entregas se aceptarán hasta el viernes, 30 de octubre de 2026. El Comité de Evaluación del IB examinará todas las propuestas y se notificará a los ponentes el estado de sus propuestas a más tardar el viernes, 13 de noviembre de 2026. 

Agradecemos seu interesse em apresentar uma proposta de oficina pré-conferência para a Conferência Global do IB, que será realizada de 20 a 22 de maio de 2027 na Cidade do México.

As oficinas pré-conferência, em tempo integral, serão realizadas na quinta-feira, 20 de maio, das 9h às 14h45. Incluindo os intervalos e o almoço, haverá 4,5 horas de duração letiva. As oficinas que antecedem a conferência são voltadas para profissionais da educação que desejam aprimorar suas competências profissionais e de liderança. As oficinas devem explorar práticas educacionais que apoiem a implementação e a manutenção dos programas do IB. Algumas oficinas podem ser específicas do IB, enquanto outras podem abordar temas mais amplos com impacto direto nos programas do IB nas escolas e nas comunidades. As oficinas serão conduzidas por facilitadores do IB e pela equipe de liderança do IB, e deverão incluir diversas estratégias didáticas e experiências interativas voltadas para alunos adultos.

Benefícios para os palestrantes

Os palestrantes principais das oficinas selecionadas terão as despesas de viagem e hospedagem em hotel cobertas por até quatro noites, além de inscrição gratuita na conferência. Os co-palestrantes receberão inscrição gratuita na conferência e deverão arcar com suas próprias despesas de viagem e hospedagem em hotel.

Datas e prazos importantes

As inscrições serão aceitas até sexta-feira, 30 de outubro de 2026. O Comitê de Avaliação do IB analisará todas as propostas, e os autores serão notificados sobre o resultado de suas inscrições até sexta-feira, 13 de novembro de 2026.

 Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

Thank you for your interest in presenting a breakout session for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, Bangkok 2027, to be held 18-20 March 2027 in Thailand. Proposal submissions will be accepted until Friday 30 October 2026. Once you have completed the form, the IB Review Committee will consider your proposal and notify you no later than Monday 30 November 2026.             

Please note the following:   

• The proposal submission process will close on 30 October 2026 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length and should include interaction and discussion. 
• Individuals may not submit or appear on more than two proposals, either as primary or secondary presenters. 
• Registration: On confirmation of an accepted proposal, all presenters and co-presenters will be required to register for the conference by Friday 8 January 2027. As a presenter, you will enjoy the discounted early bird conference registration fee. Exact fees will be communicated upon acceptance of proposal. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
• The same school or institution may not appear on more than two proposals. If more than two proposals from the same school or institution are submitted, proposals with the highest rating will be considered for acceptance.
• Presentations should focus only on professional development. Submissions with commercial promotion purposes will not be considered.
• Cancellations: If you are unable to attend the conference due to one of the following situations, please alert the IB within 24 hours at globalconferences@ibo.org.

               o Change in travel regulations restricting participants travelling to Bangkok

               o Change in local regulations limiting the number of participants allowed at the conference                         

               o Personal medical reasons; participants will need to submit a doctor or other medical practitioner’s report or note                 

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.      

 Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

Thank you for your interest in presenting a breakout session for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, Seattle 2027, to be held 8-10 July in Seattle, Washington. Proposal submissions will be accepted until Thursday 7 January 2027. Once you have completed the form, the IB Review Committee will consider your proposal and notify you no later than Monday 8 February 2027.             

Please note the following:   

• The proposal submission process will close on 7 January 2027 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length, should include interaction and discussion and can be led in English, French or Spanish.
• Individuals may not submit or appear on more than two proposals, either as primary or secondary presenters. 
• Registration: On confirmation of an accepted proposal, all presenters and co-presenters will be required to register for the conference by Monday 8 March 2027. As a presenter, you will enjoy the discounted early bird conference registration fee. Exact fees will be communicated upon acceptance of proposal. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
• The same school or institution may not appear on more than two proposals. If more than two proposals from the same school or institution are submitted, only the highest rated proposals will be considered for acceptance. 
• Presentations should focus only on professional development. Submissions with commercial promotion purposes will not be considered.
• Cancellations: If you are unable to attend the conference due to one of the following situations, please alert the IB within 24 hours at globalconferences@ibo.org.

               o Change in travel regulations restricting participants travelling to Seattle

               o Change in local regulations limiting the number of participants allowed at the conference                         

               o Personal medical reasons; participants will need to submit a doctor or other medical practitioner’s report or note                 

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.      

 Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

Thank you for your interest in presenting a breakout session for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, Milan 2027, to be held 21-23 October 2027 in Italy. Proposal submissions will be accepted until Friday 5 February 2027. Once you have completed the form, the IB Review Committee will consider your proposal and notify you no later than Friday 16 April 2027.             

Please note the following:   

• The proposal submission process will close on 5 February 2027 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length and should include interaction and discussion. They can be presented in English, French or Spanish.
• Individuals may not submit or appear on more than two proposals, either as primary or secondary presenters. 
• Registration: On confirmation of an accepted proposal, all presenters and co-presenters will be required to register for the conference by Friday 14 May 2027. As a presenter, you will enjoy the discounted early bird conference registration fee. Exact fees will be communicated upon acceptance of proposal. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
• The same school or institution may not appear on more than two proposals. 
• Presentations should focus only on professional development. Submissions with commercial promotion purposes will not be considered.
• Cancellations: If you are unable to attend the conference due to one of the following situations, please alert the IB within 24 hours at globalconferences@ibo.org.

               o Change in travel regulations restricting participants travelling to Italy                       

               o Change in local regulations limiting the number of participants allowed at the conference                         

               o Personal medical reasons; participants will need to submit a doctor or other medical practitioner’s report or note                 

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.      

Directrices para la entrega de propuestas para sesiones sobre temas específicos

Le agradecemos su interés en presentar una sesión sobre temas específicos para la Conferencia Global del Bachillerato Internacional (IB), Ciudad de México 2027, que se celebrará del 20 al 22 de mayo de 2027 en México. Las entregas se aceptarán hasta el domingo 29 de noviembre de 2026. Una vez que haya cumplimentado el formulario, el Comité de Revisión del IB evaluará su propuesta y le notificará su decisión a más tardar el lunes 21 de diciembre de 2026.             

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:      

• El plazo para la entrega de propuestas finalizará el 29 de noviembre de 2026 (a las 23:59 h, hora de verano del Este (EDT)). Lamentablemente, no se tendrán en cuenta las entregas recibidas después de la fecha límite ni aquellas que estén incompletas. 
• Todas las sesiones tienen una duración de 75 minutos y deben incluir interacción y debate. Pueden presentarse en español o en portugués.
• Las personas no podrán presentar ni figurar en más de dos propuestas, ya sea como ponentes principales o secundarios. 
• Inscripción: Una vez confirmada la aceptación de una propuesta, todos los ponentes y coponentes deberán inscribirse en la conferencia antes del viernes 29 de enero de 2027. Como ponente, disfrutará de una tarifa reducida para la inscripción en la conferencia. Las tarifas exactas se le comunicarán tras la aceptación de la propuesta. Este descuento no es acumulable con otros descuentos.
• Un mismo colegio o institución no podrá figurar en más de dos propuestas. 
• Las presentaciones deben centrarse exclusivamente en el desarrollo profesional. No se tendrán en cuenta las entregas con fines de promoción comercial.
• Cancelaciones: Si no puede asistir a la conferencia debido a alguna de las siguientes situaciones, le rogamos que lo comunique al IB en un plazo de 24 horas a través de globalconferences@ibo.org.

               o Cambio en la normativa de viajes que restrinja el desplazamiento de los participantes a México

               o Cambio en la normativa local que limite el número de participantes admitidos en la conferencia                         

               o Motivos médicos personales; los participantes deberán presentar un informe o una nota de un médico u otro profesional sanitario                 

Consulte las “Condiciones de uso” que figuran al final del formulario para obtener más detalles.      

Diretrizes para o envio de propostas de sessões sobre temas específicos.

Agradecemos seu interesse em apresentar uma sessão sobre temas específicos para a Conferência Global do Bacharelado Internacional (IB), Cidade do México 2027, que será realizada de 20 a 22 de maio de 2027 no México. As inscrições serão aceitas até domingo, 29 de novembro de 2026. Após o preenchimento do formulário, o Comitê de Revisão do IB avaliará sua proposta e o notificará sobre a decisão até segunda-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2026.            

Leve em consideração o seguinte:     

• O prazo para o envio de propostas termina em 29 de novembro de 2026 (às 23h59, horário de verão do Leste (EDT)). Infelizmente, as propostas recebidas após o prazo final ou que estiverem incompletas não serão consideradas. 
• Todas as sessões têm duração de 75 minutos e devem incluir interação e debate. Podem ser apresentadas em espanhol ou em português.
• As pessoas não poderão apresentar nem figurar em mais de duas propostas, seja como palestrantes principais ou co-palestrantes.
• Inscrição: Após a confirmação da aceitação de uma proposta, todos os palestrantes e co-palestrantes deverão se inscrever na conferência até sexta-feira, 29 de janeiro de 2027. Como palestrante, você terá direito a uma tarifa reduzida para a inscrição na conferência. Os valores exatos serão informados após a aceitação da proposta. Esse desconto não é cumulativo com outros descontos.
• Uma mesma escola ou instituição não poderá constar em mais de duas propostas. 
• As inscrições devem se concentrar exclusivamente no desenvolvimento profissional. Não serão consideradas inscrições com fins de promoção comercial.
• Cancelamentos: Caso não possa comparecer à conferência devido a alguma das seguintes situações, pedimos que informe o IB no prazo de 24 horas pelo e-mail globalconferences@ibo.org.

               o Alteração nas normas de viagem que restrinja a deslocação dos participantes ao México

               o Alteração na regulamentação local que limite o número de participantes admitidos na conferência                         

               o Motivos médicos pessoais; os participantes deverão apresentar um atestado ou uma declaração de um médico ou outro profissional de saúde                 

Consulte as “Condições de uso” que constam no final do formulário para obter mais detalhes.

Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

The upcoming International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, to be held on 18 - 20 March 2027 in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Please note the following:   

• The proposal submission process will close on 30 October 2026 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length, delivered in English, and should include interaction and discussion.
• All staff breakout sessions should be presented by IB staff.  
• All staff must be pre-approved by their line manager to attend the conference and be added to the staff pre-approved travel list. If pre-approval is not given, the breakout session submitted will not be included in the conference program.   

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.      

  Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

The upcoming International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, to be held on 8-10 July 2027 in Seattle, Washington.            Please note the following:  

• The proposal submission process will close on 7 January 2027 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length and should include interaction and discussion. Sessions can be delivered in English, French or Spanish. 
• All staff breakout sessions should be presented by IB staff.  
• All staff must be pre-approved by their line manager to attend the conference and added to the staff pre-approval travel list. If pre-approval is not given, the breakout session submitted will not be included in the conference program.  

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.  

 Guidelines for breakout session submissions 

The upcoming International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Conference, to be held on 21 - 23 October 2027 in Milan, Italy. 

Please note the following:   

• The proposal submission process will close on 5 February 2027 (11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)). Unfortunately, submissions received after the deadline or incomplete submissions will not be considered. 
• All sessions are 75 minutes in length and should include interaction and discussion. Sessions can be delivered in English, French or Spanish. 
• All staff breakout sessions should be presented by IB staff.  
• All staff must be pre-approved by their line manager to attend the conference. If pre-approval is not given, the breakout session submitted will not be included in the conference program.   

Please see "Terms of Use" at the bottom of the form for further details.      

Directrices para la entrega de propuestas para sesiones sobre temas específicos

La próxima Conferencia Global del Bachillerato Internacional (IB), que se celebrará del 20 al 22 de mayo de 2027 en la Ciudad de México.

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:   

• El plazo para la entrega de propuestas finalizará el 29 de noviembre de 2027 (a las 23:59, hora de verano del Este (EDT)). Lamentablemente, no se tendrán en cuenta las entregas recibidas fuera de plazo ni aquellas que estén incompletas.
• Todas las sesiones tienen una duración de 75 minutos y deben incluir interacción y debate. Las sesiones pueden impartirse en español o en portugués.
• Todas las sesiones sobre temas específicos para el personal deben ser impartidas por personal del IB.    
• Todo el personal debe contar con la autorización previa de su superior directo para asistir a la conferencia. Si no se concede dicha autorización, la sesión sobre temas específicos propuesta no se incluirá en el programa de la conferencia.   

Para obtener más información, consulte las “Condiciones de uso” que figuran al final del formulario.