Professional Development
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 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
- 2027 IBSC Annual Conference, June 30 – July 3, The Scot College, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
All are welcome at these events, so consider attending a conference outside your region.
IBSC Online Events
IBSC Online Programs
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IBSC AI in Boys' Schools: Less Complexity, More Connection, an IBSC online program led by Rebecca Winthrop, April 27, 2026
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IBSC Sports Betting and Boys' Schools, an IBSC online program led by Isaac Rose-Berman, May 14, 2026
- IBSC Aspiring Leaders' Colloquia, a 10-month program focused on leadership in boys' schools, starting June 29, 2026
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IBSC Virtual Visit at Your School, an online program featuring Tom Batty, scheduled individually with your school
Online Classes
April 13 – May 3, 2026
June 1 – 28, 2026
IBSC Ideas Lab
- 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 (sold out)
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Middle Leaders in Boys' Schools, facilitated by Luke Rawle, Toowoomba Grammar School (Australia), starting April 21, 2026
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Leaders of Research in Boys' Schools, facilitated by Kim Hudson of St. Christopher's School (United States), starting April 23, 2026
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IBSC Ideas Lab for Librarians in Boys' Schools, facilitated by Melissa Ramon of St. Andrew's College (Canada), starting May 5, 2026 (sold out)
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IBSC Ideas Lab About the Internal Lives of Boys, facilitated by Tracy Mackenzie of St. Andrew’s College, Grahamstown (South Africa), starting May 13, 2026