IBSC Australasian Regional Conference
May 3 – 5, 2026
Prince Alfred College and St. Peter’s College
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Cultivating Humanity: A Compelling Responsibility in Boys’ Education
Join us in Adelaide for the 2026 IBSC Australasian Regional Conference, co-hosted by Prince Alfred College and St. Peter’s College. This gathering offers a unique opportunity for boys’ educators to come together and reflect on our shared commitment to the holistic education of boys.
Explore how cultivating humanity sits at the heart of educating boys—shaping not only their learning but also their character, empathy, and sense of purpose. Drawing on current research and best practice, get equipped with practical strategies and resources to strengthen boys’ emotional, moral, and intellectual development.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for teachers, school leaders, co-curricular leaders, and professionals working with boys from ELC to Year 12 who are passionate about nurturing their humanity and supporting their growth in an ever-evolving world.
Program Highlights
Hear keynote presentations from leading thinkers in boys’ education, engage in practitioner-led workshops, and seize opportunities to share insights across a diverse range of educational contexts. Together examine the latest research on boys’ learning and well-being and delve into how educators can help every boy thrive—in school and beyond.
Learn from renowned presenter Tom Bennett, joined by leading Monash University researchers Naomi Pfitzner, Stephanie Wescott, Alexandra Phelan, and Steve Roberts; and Patrick Ellis of Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn Catalyst. Bennett starts the conference with his global perspective on creating safe, calm, and dignified learning environments for boys.
Engage with new research examining the influence of the manosphere on boys’ expressions of masculinity, uncovering important links between online cultures and real‑world behaviors as speakers highlight evidence‑informed initiatives that expand opportunities for boys through innovative teaching practices, enriched learning environments, and strengthened approaches to health and well-being.
Attend panel sessions exploring boys’ school leadership, with particular attention to the vital contributions of women educators—underscoring why boys’ education remains as relevant, necessary, and future‑focused as ever. Gain a solutions approach for leaders and educators, emphasizing practical strategies for cultivating humanity.
Join us to gain a solutions approach for leaders and educators, emphasizing practical strategies for cultivating humanity.