HMC/AISL International Leadership Conference - Friday 15 - Sunday 17 May 2026 (Harrow International School Bangkok)
This conference is for current and aspiring leaders of independent schools in South East Asia and China
Description
The conference fee is inclusive of accommodation, catering and all conference materials.
We warmly invite you to register for the International Leadership Conference at Harrow International School Bangkok and to join colleagues from across the region for thoughtful discussion, professional growth, and networking.
Book your place now to take advantage of our multiple bookings discount and bring along your colleagues:
NB: Discounts will not appear on your booking confirmation email but the discount will be applied at point of invoice.
Rates are:
£799 for 1 delegate/school
£749 for 2 delegates/school
£699 for 3 delegates/school
A day delegate package is also available; for all enquiries for the day delegate package please email: hisb@harrowschool.ac.th
Invoicing will be managed by Harrow International School Bangkok (HISB). Delegates will have the option to be invoiced in GBP, USD or THB. After registration, HISB will be in touch to confirm your preferred billing currency.
Conference Programme
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Friday 15 May 2026 |
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19.00 -21:00 |
Welcome Drinks Reception with canapés
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The Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok |
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Saturday 16 May 2026 |
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07.00 – 08.00 |
Breakfast |
The Sukhothai Hotel |
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08.00
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Depart Hotel |
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08.45 |
Registration
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Harrow International School Bangkok |
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09.15 -09.30 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Speaker: AISL Chairman + Host MC Sponsor: |
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09.30 – 10.30 |
Keynote 1: Winning Body Language for Leaders Speaker: Mark Bowden, founder of TRUTHPLANE and Communication and Body Language Expert |
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10:30 – 10.55 |
Refreshment break |
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10.55 - 11.40 |
Carousels: Session 1
1A: Placing Professional Development at the Heart of School Improvement Speaker: Prof. Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development, Evidence-Based Education, and creator of The Great Teaching Toolkit
1B: The Changing Landscape of International Education Speaker: David Walker, Executive Director, Boarding and Director, Boarding Schools Association/TIOB
1C: The 21st Century School Leader - Standing Out from the Crowd. Speaker: Freddie Dennis, Partner and Head, Schools Practice, Odgers
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11.40 – 11.45 |
Movement to next Carousel Session |
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11:45 - 12:30 |
Carousels: Session 2
2A: Leading Society‑Shaping Impact, and How it Transforms Outcomes for Pupils.
School leaders who look beyond their gates and actively shape their wider communities don’t just ‘add value’, they create the conditions for exceptional student outcomes. When leaders forge deep partnerships, influence local systems, and champion social change, they expand the ecosystem around their school, and students thrive within it.
Speaker: Tim Dalton, Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise at Harrow School, London
Speaker: Freddie Dennis, Partner and Head, Schools Practice, Odgers
2C: Authentic Leadership in an International Context
Authentic Leadership in an International Context: Radical Engagement and Empowerment. We will explore how we have built upon leading research to create radical new ways to lead cultural change, build a shared school vision, and empower, channel and support classroom teachers and middle leaders to lead whole school change.
Speakers: Dr Michael Reddish, Deputy Headmaster & Emma Rickard, Director of Teaching and Learning, Harrow International School, Bangkok
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12.30 – 13.30 |
Lunch in the Marketplace
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13.30 – 14.30 |
Keynote 2: How Leaders Affect Outcomes for Pupils Speaker: Prof.Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development, Evidence-Based Education, and creator of The Great Teaching Toolkit |
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14:30 - 15:15 |
Carousels: Session 3
3A: The Changing Landscape of International Education Speaker: David Walker, Executive Director, Boarding and Director, Boarding Schools Association/TIOB
3B: Lumina: Changing the Lives of Vulnerable Children.
Lumina was created with a bold ambition: to transform the life chances of vulnerable young people through personalised tutoring and meaningful mentorship for children in care. In this session, I’ll share how this sector‑leading programme came to life: its design, its evolution, and the profound impact it has had on both the young people we serve and on Harrow School itself. Speaker: Tim Dalton, Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise at Harrow School
3C: Making Your Communication Count Speaker: Mark Bowden, founder, TRUTHPLANE and Communication and Body Language Expert
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15.15 – 15.30 |
Refreshment Break |
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15.30 – 16.15 |
Carousels: Session 4
4A: Authentic Leadership in an International context
Authentic Leadership in an International Context: Radical Engagement and Empowerment. We will explore how we have built upon leading research to create radical new ways to lead cultural change, build a shared school vision, and empower, channel and support classroom teachers and middle leaders to lead whole school change. Speakers: Dr Michael Reddish, Deputy Headmaster, & Emma Rickard, Director of Teaching and Learning, Harrow International School, Bangkok
4B: Making Your Communication Count Speaker: Mark Bowden, founder, TRUTHPLANE and Communication and Body Language Expert
4C: Placing Professional Development at the Heart of School Improvement Speaker: Prof. Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development, Evidence-Based Education, and creator of The Great Teaching Toolkit
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16.15 |
Return to Hotel
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17.00-19:00 |
Free Time |
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19.00 – 19.30 |
Drinks Reception |
The Sukhothai Hotel |
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19.30 |
Conference Dinner, The Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok Dinner Speaker: Jaideep Barot, HMC Vice Chair
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The Sukhothai Hotel |
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Sunday 17 May 2026 |
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07.00 – 08.00 |
Breakfast |
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08.00 |
Depart Hotel
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09:00-09:45 |
International Heads Panel Discussion
This session will feature a panel of experienced heads from across the region who will share their expertise on the International Education Market and where they think it is heading.
Chair: Jaideep Barot, HMC Vice-Chair and Headmaster, Bristol Grammar School
Speakers: TBC
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Harrow International School Bangkok |
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09:45-10:15 |
Refreshments in the Marketplace |
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10:15-11:15 |
Keynote 3: Accelerating Leadership Growth: Aligning Your Compass, Your Lens and Your Bridge What if the key to greater leadership impact isn't adding more to your toolkit - but seeing more clearly what's already driving how you lead? In this interactive closing keynote, Dr Robinson-Tomek applies the LIFE Model™ framework for understanding how your Mindset, Insight, and Rapport shape the way you navigate Confidence, Conditions, and Conversations. Drawing together threads from across the weekend, delegates will leave with actionable insight to enhance how they connect with, and lead, those around them - starting Monday morning. Speaker: Dr Elicia Robinson-Tomek, UN Leadership Specialist & Coaching Psychologist
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11:15-11:30 |
Closing Remarks |
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11:30-12:30 |
Optional School Tour / Takeaway Lunch |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Buses depart to airports (Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang) |
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