Session types

Plenaries 

Sometimes the only way to get fresh ideas and move forward is by stepping back to see the big picture. Our inspiring keynote speakers will offer you a new perspective. They will feature in plenary sessions on Wednesday and Friday.

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Presentations and panels

These 60-minute, lecture-style sessions start with a formal presentation by one to four speakers and include some time for questions at the end. In a panel, each speaker brings a different perspective or presents a different view about the same topic.

Inspire presentations

These 14-minute content-heavy and fast-paced presentations will present findings from a research project, showcase best/innovative practices and case studies and provide expert advice or commentary on a particular issue or challenge.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to ask questions to all the presenters.

Presentations will be grouped into sessions by topics or key interest areas.

Cafés

A café is a large group discussion technique designed to encourage small, intimate and informal discussions around a central topic. Participants sit in small groups (usually 5 to 8 people per table) and share experiences, anecdotes and knowledge. There is no formal presentation or speech, but the facilitator provides time at the end of the session for some group reporting.

Unlike roundtables, the café sessions focus on the discussion itself, rather than finding a collective resolution to a challenge.

The Solutions Room

An interactive, problem-solving session designed for collaborative learning and real-world impact. In this dynamic format, participants bring their biggest challenges, explore diverse perspectives, and co-create practical solutions with peers and industry experts.

Guided by a facilitator, the session encourages open discussion, brainstorming, and shared expertise, making it ideal for tackling complex issues in international education.