The Association of International Schools in the South Pacific (AISSP) hosts professional learning conferences based on the collaborative insight from member schools’ strategic needs identified, as well as current global trends in best practices in education.

AISSP’s 2026 educators professional development conference will be in August 2026 (exact dates yet to be confirmed) with focus on the following areas…

THEME: Learning in a Changing World 

• The Educators Conference 2026, themed “Learning in a Changing World,” brings together teachers, leaders, and community voices to explore how education can remain responsive, ethical, and grounded in our shared values. As emerging technologies and methodologies reshape classrooms, the 2026 conference will engage in thoughtful dialogue about the ethical use of AI and highlight inclusive practices that support diverse learners of all abilities, languages, and backgrounds, while also addressing how educators can adapt creatively to the realities of limited resources and shifting global demands. Framed within our Pacific cultural context, the conference honours relational ways of knowing, collective responsibility, and the wisdom of community, weaving these principles into conversations about innovation. Together, we will reimagine learning as resilient, culturally anchored, and future-focused—empowering educators and students to thrive in a world of continual change.