and Upcoming Events

IBSC hosts global and regional conferences and online events that highlight best practices in educating boys. Plus, we offer both on-demand and scheduled online classes. IBSC Ideas Lab and Headways programs let members engage virtually to discuss topics focused on boys and boys’ schools. Read a detailed description of our robust suite of offerings that connect global colleagues around relevant themes (coming soon!). 

Check back often for the latest on IBSC professional development programs.

IBSC In-Person Events

• IBSC UK-Europe Regional Conference, February 27, 2026, St. Paul's School, London, United Kingdom
• IBSC Australasian Regional Conference, May 3 – 5, 2026, Prince Alfred College and St. Peter’s College, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
• 2026 IBSC Annual Conference, June 29 – July 2, St. Stithians College, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 

All are welcome at these events, so consider attending a conference outside your region.

IBSC Online Events

IBSC Online Programs

• IBSC Research in Action: Practical Insights for Boys' Schools, an online panel discussion moderated by Kim Hudson of St. Christopher’s School (United States), January 28, 2026

• IBSC Agreeable Disagreement: Fostering Civil Discourse in Boys' Schools, an IBSC online program featuring Callan Moore of St. Alban’s College (South Africa), February 9, 2026

• IBSC Insights: Exploring Boys' Schools in Today's World, a free IBSC online program for members featuring Tom Batty, February 24, 2026

• IBSC Boys' Body Image in the Age of Social Media, an IBSC online program featuring Scott Griffiths of the University of Melbourne, March 5, 2026

• IBSC Aspiring Leaders' Colloquia, a 10-month program focused on leadership in boys' schools, starting June 29, 2026

• IBSC Virtual Visit at Your School, an online program featuring Tom Batty, scheduled individually with your school

Online Classes

February 2 – 22, 2026

• Mastering Middle Leadership in Boys' Schools
• Mastery Practice in Teaching Boys
• The Resilient Boy: Skills for Success in School and Beyond

March 2 – 22, 2026

• Single-Gender Education: A Course for Teachers New to Boys' Schools

IBSC Ideas Lab

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Directors of Student Affairs and Deans of Students in Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Luke Pearson, St. Stithians Boys’ College (South Africa), starting January 27, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab for School Librarians in Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Melissa Ramon, St. Andrew's College (Canada), starting January 27, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Deputy and Assistant Heads of Boys' Secondary and High Schools, facilitated by Carla Boniolo, Westlake Boys High School (New Zealand), starting February 11, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Leaders of Professional Development in Boys' Schools, facilitated by Ingrid Howren, Brighton Grammar School (Australia), starting February 12, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Heads of Boys' Schools in Asia and Australasia, facilitated by Ross Featherston, Brighton Grammar School (Australia), starting March 10, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab on Communicating the Value of Boys’ Schools, facilitated by Jan Abernathy and Janet Lien, The Browning School (United States), starting April 15, 2026

• IBSC Ideas Lab for Middle Leaders in Boys' Schools, facilitated by Luke Rawle, Toowoomba Grammar School (Australia), starting April 21, 2026