Why This Calendar Matters

Planning professional development for an international school is a year-round juggling act — budgets, staff coverage, board approval, and travel logistics all need lead time. 21CL’s 2026–2027 calendar brings every major event under one roof, so school leaders, PD coordinators, and marketing teams can map out the year in a single sitting instead of chasing down a dozen separate event pages.

What’s on the Calendar

The lineup spans the full range of roles in a school community:

• AI and Future of Education Conference (AIFE) — Bangkok (Oct 31–Nov 1, 2026) and Dubai (May 14–15, 2027), for teachers, admins, coaches, and edtech specialists
• International School Technology Leadership Certification (ISTLC) — blended cohorts in Hong Kong (Nov 2026), Bonn (Apr 2027), and Dubai (May 2027) for tech coordinators and directors
• PHASE Asia Pacific & PHASE China — Hanoi (Nov 14–15, 2026) and Beijing (May 29–30, 2027), for PE, health, and outdoor education staff
• International School Marketing & Admissions Conference (ISMAC) — Shanghai (Dec 4–5, 2026) and Bangkok (May 7–8, 2027), built for marketing and admissions teams
• BWF Coach Education Level 1 — Kuala Lumpur (Jan 22–24, 2027) for PE teachers and badminton coaches
• Greater Bay Area School Awards & ASEAN School Awards — Hong Kong (Mar 11) and Bangkok (May 7, 2027), open to any school and service providers for recognizing innovation and celebrate development in education
• 21st Century Learning Conference (21CLHK) — Hong Kong (Mar 12–13, 2027), the 18th annual the flagship gathering for educators and edtech professionals
• AIFE Student Leadership Conference — Bangkok (Mar 13–14, 2027), for student leaders and guidance counselors
• OFFSEAS Conference — Jakarta (Apr 24–25, 2027), focused on outdoor and experiential learning
• Lead to Succeed Summit — Bangkok (May 7–8, 2027), for current and aspiring school leaders

Who Should Download It

This calendar is built for anyone working in the international education space:

• School leaders, principals, and board members setting the year’s PD budget
• Teachers, coaches, and department heads looking for relevant certifications
• Marketing and admissions teams benchmarking against peer schools
• EdTech companies and education providers scouting exposure to their audience via sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Get the Full Calendar

Want the complete schedule with dates, venues, and audience tags in one place? Reach out to the 21CL team (info@21c-learning.com) to download the full 2026–2027 PD calendar and start planning your school’s year today.

21st Century Learning (21CL) organizes top-tier conferences and events that align with its mission of “Building Communities of Learners” including: 21st Century Learning Hong Kong Conference, GBA School Awards, ASEAN School Awards, AI & the Future of Education Conference, PHASE (Physical Education, Athletics, Health & Wellness), OFFSEAS (Outdoor Education), Lead to Succeed (Education Leadership) and the International School Marketing & Admissions Conference (ISMAC).

Led by educators with deep experience in Education Leadership, Professional Learning, EdTech and Progressive Pedagogy. 21CL also offers consultancy and professional learning services for schools.