The Future of Education Now: 2027 — The Collaboration Continues

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 13-14 JANUARY 2027 | 08:00 - 17:00 | London

Lycée International Winston Churchill

The FOEN Conference is a vibrant and dynamic global gathering dedicated to harnessing technology, vision, and responsibility to create real solutions for real challenges. Join educators, learners, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world for two days of bold ideas and hands-on innovation that ignites learning and creates meaningful connections.

Redefine Learning. Drive Purposeful Impact.

We are planning an impactful experience, building on the success of past FOEN events hosted by the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). FOEN27 isn't a typical conference; it's a global summit for educators and learners who are serious about challenging norms and building the future of learning.

This experience includes a diverse program featuring global voices and hands-on workshops in four unique strands:

  • Constraint Encourages Creativity: When resources, time, or structures are limited, creativity often flourishes. This strand explores how purposeful constraints can spark new ideas, fuel adaptive thinking, and lead to innovative breakthroughs in teaching and learning.
  • Innovation Expands Opportunities: Technology and imagination are reshaping what’s possible for learners. This strand explores how educators are integrating AI, immersive tools, gaming, and creative media to expand access, develop essential skills, and prepare students for the future of work and life.
  • Empathy Creates Solutions: Meaningful change begins with understanding. This strand highlights how schools design for ethical, sustainable, and human-centred impact, helping students transform compassion into purposeful action through service, sustainability, and global connection.
  • Wellness Unlocks Potential: A culture of well-being empowers learning at every level. This strand explores how intentional practices, such as social-emotional learning, intrinsic motivation, and belonging, help every learner thrive and reach their full potential.

 

We champion empowering students with voice, choice, and real-world connection to unlock their natural desire to improve the world around them.

Speakers

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event
Keynote Speaker

Angeline Aow

Consultant & Curriculum Coordinator
Author / Berlin Int Sch

Stephen Taylor

Director of Innovation in Learning and Teaching
WAB
Speaker

Tom Callahan

CEO
Futuraskolan

Graeme Scott

Executive Chairperson
MARIO Education

Ashley Shafer (van der Meer)

Assistant Principal
Frankfurt International School

Nick Haisman-Smith

Executive director
Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL)

John Switzer

6–12 Principal
Frankfurt International School

Sarah Kupke

Facilitator
ECIS

Amanda Sunderman

Director
American International School of Vilnius

Randy Girdner

High School teacher
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Christopher O'Shaughnessy

Author, Speaker, Consultant
www.chris-o.com

Kari Detwiler

High School DP History and Individuals and Societies Teacher
The KAUST School

Elena Tatiana Modrisan

HOD MS Language Acquisition
The KAUST School

Chelle Jones

Kindergarten Teacher
The KAUST School

Elizabeth Swanson

Pedagogical Coordinator
The KAUST School

Angela Langlands

Owner
Angela Langlands Consulting

Lindsey Bailey

Elementary School Design, Creativity, and Innovation Teacher
International Community School of Addis Ababa

Melanie Vrba

Director
International School of Tanganyika

Lissa Layman

Special Projects
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Amy Greene

Assistant Superintendent
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Crissy Calera

Middle School Humanities Teacher
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Jane Ross

Design Specialist | MEd Tech
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Chris Smith

K-12 Learning & Innovation Coach
AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF ABU DHABI

Jamie Perfect

Director
International School of Bremen (ISB)

Cameron Staples

President and Chief Executive Officer
NEASC

Darlene Fisher

Director
NEASC

Angela Steinmann

Education Consultant, Learning spaces design

Natasha Hale

Director of Learning & Innovation
International School of Paris

Richard Parker

Head of School
International School of London
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Veuda Di Casola

Teacher
International School of London
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Valur Goldstein

Student
International School of London
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Sofia Rodriguez da Fonte-Martins

Student
International School of London
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Cooper Tummala

Student
International School of London

Catherine Pierre-Louis

Elementary School Principal
WAB

Marina Frias-Gavidia

Middle School Principal
WAB
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Petra Zerovnik

Middle School English Teacher
WAB
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Charlotte Murray

Student
International School of London

Elizabeth Sutherland

Head of School
Beacon School

Martin Brown

Data and Assessment Coordinator
International School of Paris

Reyna Lazarou

Instructional Coach
American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Brantley Turner

Executive Director
Dwight-Franklin School Group

Jeff Lippman

Director
Halcyon London International School

Faye Ellis

Digital Coach
Halcyon London International School

Tim Stuart

Director of Leadership Recruitment & Global Partnerships
Search Associates

Sheena Nabholz

Co-CEO
Academy for International School Heads

Abhimanyu Basu

Dean and CEO
Dhirubhai Ambani International School

Jane Crowhurst

Director
tp bennett

Angus Reith

Innovation Coordinator & Teacher of Computer Science & TOK
Oslo International School

Brianna Gray

Head of Professional Learning & Growth
ACS International Schools
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Chloe Kim

Student
ACS Cobham International School
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Amy Box

Educational Technology Innovation Lead
ACS Cobham International School
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Students Halcyon London international School

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Anne Moore

Lead Librarian
ACS International Schools

Below are the fees for an individual and speaker ticket