IB Global Conference, Milan 2027 - Breakout Session Proposal Form

 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                 

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