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 and Canapés
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Hotel |
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Saturday 16 May 2026 |
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07.00 – 08.00 |
Breakfast |
Hotel |
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08.00
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Depart Hotel |
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08.45 |
Registration |
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09.15 -09.30 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
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09.30 – 10.30 |
Keynote 1: Communicating with Impact as a School Leader Speaker: Mark Bowden, founder of TRUTHPLANE and global communication and body language expert |
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10:30 – 11.00 |
Refreshment break |
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11.00 - 11.45 |
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11:45 - 12:30 |
Carousels: Session 2 2A: Leading Society‑shaping Impact, and How it Transforms Outcomes for Pupils. Tim Dalton, Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise at Harrow School, London 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.
2B: The 21st Century School Leader - Standing Out from the Crowd. Freddie Dennis, Partner and Head, Schools Practice, Odgers
2C: Authentic Leadership in an International Context 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: The Great Teaching Toolkit Speaker: Professor Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development, Evidence-Based Education |
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14:30 - 15:15 |
Carousels: Session 3 3A: The Changing Landscape of International Education David Walker, Executive Director, Boarding and Director, Boarding Schools Association/TIOB 3B: Lumina: Changing the Lives of Vulnerable Children. Tim Dalton, Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise at Harrow School 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.
3C: Making Your Communication Count 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 Speakers: Dr Michael Reddish, Deputy Headmaster, & Emma Rickard, Director of Teaching and Learning, Harrow International School, Bangkok 4B: Making Your Communication Count Mark Bowden, founder, TRUTHPLANE and Communication and Body Language Expert 4C: Placing Professional Development at the Heart of School Improvement 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 |
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19.30 |
Conference Dinner
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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 |
Keynote 3 – 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. Speakers:
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09:45-10:15 |
Refreshments in the Marketplace |
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10:15-11:15 |
Keynote 4: Accelerating Leadership Growth 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 (1 to Suvarnabhumi, 1 to Don Mueang) |
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