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Welcome & Opening Remarks

Introduce the event, main themes

speaker headshot Marilyn Mason
Sr. Executive Officer | Rosedale International Education
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Keynote: The Great Education Reset: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Learning

We are living through the most dramatic transformation in education since the invention of writing. In just 18 months, AI has gone from science fiction to reshaping every classroom, every career path, and every family's educational decision. This landmark keynote reveals the stunning reality: we're not just adapting to new technology—we're witnessing the complete reinvention of human learning itself. From kindergarten to university, educators and families worldwide are grappling with the same urgent questions: What should students learn, when AI can do most jobs? How do we prepare children for careers that don't exist yet? What does it mean to be "smart" when machines are smarter? Join us as we explore the unprecedented opportunities ahead and discover why the next five years will determine whether your students thrive or struggle in the AI age. This isn't just about technology—it's about reimagining human potential in an age of infinite intelligence. 

speaker headshot Mark Daley
Chief AI Officer | Western University
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Teaching Students to Talk to AI: Why Communication Skills Are the Secret to Success in Tomorrow's World

Fireside Chat: 

What if the most important skill for the AI age isn't coding—it's simply knowing how to ask the right questions? In this engaging session, discover how teaching students to communicate clearly and think critically actually prepares them to excel with AI tools. Learn practical strategies for developing the "AI conversation skills" that will give students a competitive edge in university applications and future careers. No technical background required—just a curiosity about helping students thrive in a world where humans and AI work together. 

speaker headshot Cato Roleo
Assistant Director, Technology Transformation at Ecctis
speaker headshot Bryan McAllistair-Grande
Director of Administration and Operations at Harvard Business School | Harvard University
speaker headshot Vangelis Tsiligkiris
Professor of International Education at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University and Co-Chair of Chartered Association of Business Schools UK
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Imperial College London | Scholarship Announcement

Launch of co-branded with Rosedale International Education & Imperial College London

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What Universities Actually Want Now: Admissions Directors Reveal How the Game Has Changed

Panel Discussion: 

Get exclusive insider access to admissions directors from top global universities as they reveal what they're really looking for in 2025 and beyond. Discover how AI tools, digital portfolios, and new assessment methods are changing the application game—and what smart families are doing differently to stand out. This candid panel discussion will answer the questions keeping parents awake at night: Are test scores still important? What matters more than grades? How do international students compete? What should students start doing now to prepare for the admissions landscape of tomorrow? Walk away with a clear action plan and insider strategies you won't find anywhere else. 

speaker headshot Lizzie Burrows
Chief Marketing and Recruitment Officer | Imperial College London
speaker headshot Sagebelle Wu
Assistant Director, Business Development & Partnership Management | University of Toronto
speaker headshot Doug Pearce
Head of Recruitment | University of Leeds
speaker headshot James Marshell
Director of Admissions | Monash University
speaker headshot Jessica Lo
Senior Manager, International Recruitment | Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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University of Edinburgh | Scholarship Announcement

Launch of co-branded scholarship with Rosedale International Education   & University of Edinburgh

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The 30-Minute Survival Guide: Protecting Students and Preparing Futures in the AI Revolution

Lightning Talk:  

Ready for lightning-fast insights that could change how you approach education? In each 10-minute lightning talk, get tested strategies for the three biggest challenges facing students today. First: How to spot and prevent AI-induced anxiety and digital overwhelm before it derails student success. Second: The surprising skills employers will pay for when AI can do everything else (hint: it's not what you think). Third: Simple steps to protect student data from AI tools that could expose everything from grades to college essays. Think of it as your emergency toolkit for raising kids in the age of artificial intelligence. Fast-paced, practical, and powerful enough to transform your approach to modern education. 

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Closing Remarks

speaker headshot Fernando Oliveira
Principal & Director of Technology | Rosedale International Education
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The Future of Global Education: Why International Curricula Will Define the Next Decade

Roundtable:

Join four leading experts from Rosedale International Education as they share exclusive insights into how international curricula like the OSSD are reshaping global education. Discover the trends driving university admissions evolution, why students with international credentials have competitive advantages, and how geopolitical shifts are creating new pathways to higher education. These experts will reveal emerging patterns in student mobility and why forward-thinking schools are positioning themselves now for the next wave of educational transformation.  

speaker headshot Pam Turnbull
Director, Academics | Rosedale International Education
speaker headshot Jessica Quinto
Academic Manager of Operations | Rosedale International Education
speaker headshot Marilyn Mason
Sr. Executive Officer | Rosedale International Education
speaker headshot Asim Sayed
Head of Teacher Development | Rosedale International Education
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The AI Policy Playbook: How Leading Schools Navigate Innovation Without Compromising Standards

Fireside Chat:

Every school leader is wrestling with the same urgent questions: Should we ban AI tools or embrace them? How do we prevent cheating while preparing students for an AI-powered future? What policies work in practice? Join three seasoned experts from Rosedale International Education as they share strategies from implementing AI policies across 100+partner schools worldwide. Discover the specific policies that work (and the ones that backfire), learn how to train teachers to spot AI misuse while encouraging appropriate use, and get frameworks for updating assessment methods that maintain rigor in the AI age. So, whether you're developing your first AI policy or refining existing approaches, walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to transform AI from a threat into a competitive advantage for your school.

speaker headshot Asim Sayed
Head of Teacher Development | Rosedale International Education
speaker headshot Jordana Caplan Luth
Senior Product Manager | Rosedale International Education
speaker headshot Fernando Oliveira
Principal & Director of Technology | Rosedale International Education
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Year One Unveiled: An Indonesian School's Raw Account of Rosedale OSSD Implementation

Fireside Chat: 

Join us for a candid conversation about what it's really like to implement OSSD programming in your first year. This isn't a polished success story—it's a real-time debrief from someone still in the trenches. This conversation offers the honest, practical insights you can only get from someone who is walking the path.

speaker headshot Ravi Kumar
Senior Manager, Global Education Partnerships | Rosedale International Education
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From Decision to Success: 4 Schools Share Their Real Rosedale OSSD Partnership Journey

Roundtable: 

Get the inside story from four school leaders who took the leap into Rosedale OSSD partnership and can share what really happened. This unfiltered roundtable features principals and academic directors from Rosedale partner schools in Myanmar, Hungary, China, and Brazil—each at different stages of their journey and ready to share the unvarnished truth about their experience. Discover what the decision-making process looked like, the implementation surprises nobody warned them about, how they handled parent concerns and teacher resistance, and the marketing strategies that worked (plus the ones that flopped). Learn about the unexpected challenges—from technology hiccups to cultural resistance—and how each school overcame them. Most importantly, hear about the results: enrollment numbers, university acceptance rates, teacher satisfaction, parents' satisfactionand ROI metrics.

speaker headshot Ravi Kumar
Senior Manager, Global Education Partnerships | Rosedale International Education

ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO

More ways to connect, create and celebrate.

Explore everything else happening throughout the week!

Photobooth

You will have the option to take a selfie and then upload it by applying filters and background effects. Share a silly face with other attendees!  

Scavenger Hunt

Find hidden objects throughout the event and perform specific activities to earn points towards the leaderboard. Attendees with the most points will win a prize. 

Network Lounge  

Attendees will have the ability to network, chat, and video call each other through chatrooms, specific roundtable discussion or smart matchmaking.  

Frequently Asked Questions

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This conference is for all teachers worldwide, no matter where (or what subject) they teach. If you're passionate about teaching and committed to helping learners succeed, you’re welcome here.

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Sessions: Hear from industry leaders, experienced Preply tutors, Preply team members (“Preplers”), and our institutional partners. They’ll share practical insights, real stories, and tips you can apply right away.

Panel discussions: Join live conversations where experts and tutors dive into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in online tutoring. Bring your questions—it’s designed to be interactive.

Tutor Café: Connect with fellow tutors from around the world, exchange best practices, and build your professional network in a relaxed, supportive space.

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