Past & Future Events
Review NESA’s rich history of professional learning and look ahead to future events.
From past programs to future events, access key dates, locations, and archives to help you plan and reflect on your NESA journey.
For past event certificates, please contact support@nesacenter.org.
Past Events & Programs
Future In-Person Events
Please note: Dates and locations are tentative and subject to change.
2026 Fall Leadership Conference
Dates: October 15–18, 2026
Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
2027 Educators Training Institute
Dates: January 21–23, 2027
Location: TBD
2027 Learning Futures Summit
Dates: April 2–4, 2027
Location: Mumbai, India
2027 Heads Summit
Dates: April 23–24, 2027
Location: TBD
2027 Fall Leadership Conference
Dates: October 14-16, 2027
Location: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
NESA Events in Review
![Peace and Conflict Resolution Caps]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778049080/nesa/aoyizecvwvdohwcbscxs/HS26_8919_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778049080/nesa/aoyizecvwvdohwcbscxs/HS26_8919_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778049080/nesa/aoyizecvwvdohwcbscxs/HS26_8919_thumb.jpg","width":800}])
![ETI26 delegates at AIE-Riyadh.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771496995/nesa/imvnnpordfsmuvqlpoqz/ETI26_8700_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771496995/nesa/imvnnpordfsmuvqlpoqz/ETI26_8700_thumb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771496995/nesa/imvnnpordfsmuvqlpoqz/ETI26_8700_thumb.jpg","width":600}])
More than 300 educators gathered at AIS-Riyadh for ETI26 – marking NESA’s first event in Saudi Arabia. Revisit the learning, connection, and key moments in our recap and photo gallery.
![In Review: The NESA 2025 Fall Leadership Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763637834/nesa/tq0ffwtdio3s5v4kbzvf/FLC25_group_00593_thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763637834/nesa/tq0ffwtdio3s5v4kbzvf/FLC25_group_00593_thumb.jpg","width":511}])
NESA school leaders gathered in Istanbul October 16-19 for the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, where they stepped into the story of learning to co-create and reimagine education as a story of flourishing, identity, innovation, and interconnection. Take a look back at the experience in our gallery!
Over 150 educators gathered at ACS Athens for NESA’s second annual Learning Futures Summit, exploring conscious citizenship, digital literacy, and regenerative education through workshops, plenaries, film, and collaborative exchange.
This year’s NESA Heads Summit brought together 26 Heads of School and 18 spouses/partners for two days of reflection and connection in an inspiring setting – the Greek island of Hydra. It was a restorative experience of collaborative learning, belonging and deepening relationships.
ACS teacher Paige McDonald reflects on the 2025 NESA Educators Training Institute, where 348 educators gathered at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi for a dynamic weekend of professional learning, January 24-25. The event was filled with energy, engagement, and collaboration.
NESA school leaders recently gathered in Dubai for the 2024 Fall Leadership Conference, where together they explored new vantages and viewpoints. Take a look back at the experience in our gallery!
NESA's Learning Futures Summit March 1-2, 2024, took place in Athens, Greece. This collaborative learning experience focused on the positive transformation of school via two strands: disruptive technologies, AI & the ethical use of technology; and inclusion, innovation & design – impacting all learners. Check out the photo gallery!
Delegates at NESA's Educators Training Institute, which took place January 26-27, 2024 at The American International School of Muscat (TAISM), enjoyed deep-dive training and professional exploration. Check out the photo gallery!