MOVING BEYOND

ECIS PE Conference | Dresden, Germany | March 04–06, 2027

What happens when we move beyond the borders of traditional Physical Education?

Moving Beyond invites PE educators to rethink what movement can mean, where it can happen, and who it is for. Together, we will explore Authentic PE, Inclusion, Agency and Meaningful PE, Outdoor Education, and ways to extend learning and movement beyond the PE classroom.

This conference is about challenging the boundaries of what we have always done—embracing new ideas, perspectives, spaces, and possibilities that can make movement more meaningful and accessible for every learner.

Join us in Dresden, Germany, March 4–6, 2027, as we move beyond the borders of traditional PE.

At the event, we will be focusing on the following topics:

Meaningful PE: Making Movement Matter

Agency: Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat

What happens when Physical Education connects more meaningfully with students’ lives, interests and experiences beyond the gym? What makes movement personally significant and worth returning to? Together, we will explore how to create relevant, purposeful and authentic learning experiences that foster enjoyment, connection, confidence and a lifelong relationship with movement, sport and healthy choices.

What happens when students move from being participants in PE to becoming active partners in their own learning? Together, we will explore how student voice, choice and ownership can transform Physical Education. We will consider ways to empower learners to make decisions, take responsibility and shape their own movement experiences, building confidence, independence and a deeper sense of ownership.

Beyond the Walls: Outdoor & Community Connections

Finding Balance: Wellness for You

How do we take care of ourselves while inspiring others to move, grow and thrive? In a profession centred around wellbeing, it can be easy to put our own needs second. Together, we will explore practical ways to support our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, create healthy boundaries, manage the demands of teaching and coaching, and rediscover the joy of movement. This strand invites us to move beyond burnout and towards balance, connection and sustainable wellbeing.

What new possibilities emerge when we move beyond the walls of the gym and into the world around us? How can schools, particularly those in urban environments, turn their surroundings into opportunities rather than limitations? Together, we will explore outdoor adventures, nature-based experiences, community connections and service learning that extend PE beyond traditional spaces and create opportunities for curiosity, challenge, connection and lifelong engagement.

Interested in speaking at the event?

Please view the pricing for an individual ticket below

Your ticket will include:

  • The chance to connect with PE educators from international schools around the world
  • Full access to every workshop, with plenty of hands-on, active sessions
  • New games, activities and ideas you can take straight back to your classroom
  • Refreshments and lunch on all three days
  • Entry to the exhibitor hall to explore the latest PE resources and suppliers
  • An exclusive Kukri conference quarter-zip, courtesy of our Official Kit Partner

Special Early Bird Offer:

Register now until 16 November 2026 and receive £25 off!!