Summary - ECIS & DAIS Leadership Conference Mumbai

ECIS and Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) are proud to come together for a transformational leadership conference in India on 23–24 October 2026, marking the inaugural collaboration between two globally respected organisations committed to excellence in education.

With a 60-year legacy, ECIS supports thousands of international schools, educators, and leaders across more than 100 countries, shaping the future of international education through high-quality professional learning, research-informed practice, and powerful global networks. DAIS, one of India’s leading international schools, is renowned for its academic excellence, innovation, and commitment to developing confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners.

Together, ECIS and DAIS represent a powerful partnership between global expertise and local excellence. This inaugural conference brings their shared hopes, reach, and impact into one space, creating an opportunity for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and leadership growth.

Set on the outstanding campus of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, this conference will explore the theme of Human Flourishing. Through inspiring keynotes, dynamic workshops, and rich professional exchange, participants will reflect on how schools can nurture wellbeing, purpose, belonging, and excellence for students, staff, and communities.

We are delighted to announce that Marc Brackett, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a leading global voice in emotional intelligence and wellbeing in education, will join us as the conference keynote speaker. His work has influenced schools and organisations worldwide, supporting leaders to build emotionally intelligent cultures where both adults and young people can thrive.

This landmark event offers a unique opportunity to connect with leaders from across India and the international education community, to learn from world-class practice, and to shape the future of human-centred leadership in schools.

We invite you to be part of this inaugural gathering and contribute to a growing movement where leadership, learning, and communities can truly flourish.