International Programme
29 September 2024
International Convention Centre Wales (ICCW)
Sunday 28 September 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08.45 - 09.15 |
Registration and coffee
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| 09.15 – 09.30 |
Welcome and introductions
Speakers: Howard Blackett, Head of International Member Services, HMC Jaideep Barot, Headmaster Bristol Grammar School & HMC Chair 2024 – 2025 Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
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| 09.30 – 10.10 |
Session 1: Using independence for the wider good
Speaker: Sir Anthony Seldon Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
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| 10.10 – 10.50 |
Session 2: What Eton College does for the wider good
Speaker: Tom Arbuthnott, Deputy Head, Eton College Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
|
| 10.50 – 11.00 |
International Conference Sponsors
Speakers: Giuseppe Iademarco, Co-Founder and COO, Millie Group Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
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| 11.00 - 11.30 |
Refreshment Break
Penthouse Suite
|
| 11.30 – 13.00 |
Session 3: Driving innovation and creativity in education: how HMC’s international schools might shape the future of education.
Interactive workshop led by Mark Steed, CEO, Steed Education & Interim Headmaster, Stamford School Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
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| 13.00 – 14.00 |
Lunch
Piano Restaurant, The Europa Hotel
|
| 14.00 – 14.40 |
Session 4: Using independence for the wider good – school partnerships
Speaker: Christina Astin, Education Consultant Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
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| 14.40 – 15.20 |
Session 5: Academic independence for the wider good
Speaker: Will Goldsmith, Head, Bedales School Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
|
| 15.20 – 15.40 |
Session 6: Reflecting on 3 decades at the helm
Speaker: Mark Turner, Head of School, St. Michaels University School, Canada Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
|
| 15.40 - 15.50 |
Conference closes
Speaker: Howard Blackett, Head of International Member Services, HMC Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
|
| 15.50 – 16.30 |
Refreshment Break
Penthouse Suite, The Europa Hotel, Belfast
|
| 16.30 – 18.30 |
Free Time
|
| 18.30 – 19.00 |
Transport to Campbell College
|
| 19.00 |
International Conference Drinks Reception and Dinner
After Dinner Speech: Vanita Uppal OBE Chair HMC International Division Campbell College
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Monday 30 September 2024
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09.00 - 12.00 |
International Division Meeting
09.00 – 09.20: British International Schools Safeguarding Coalition (BISSC) – Kieron Peacock & Colin Bell 09.20 – 09.40: From a New Zealand perspective – Guy Pascoe CEO ISNZ 09.40 – 10.00: From a Spanish perspective – Adrian Massam, Chair NABSS 10.00 – 10.20 From a Latin American perspective – Alan Downie, Executive Office, LAHC 10.20 – 10:45 Break 10.45 – 12.00: Update/annual report – Howard Blackett Normal agenda items – Vanita Uppal OBE (Chair) ROOM TBC
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