Event Overview
TAISI Conference 2026
The 22nd Edition of the TAISI Conference
An initiative of LXL Foundation
Theme: The Adulthood Deficit
One Question.
How do we prepare young people not just for success, but for adulthood?
Young people today are academically prepared, digitally connected and highly ambitious. Yet many continue to struggle with resilience, relationships, responsibility, decision-making and the realities of adult life.
The TAISI Conference 2026 brings together school leaders, educators, global education organisations and influential thinkers to explore how schools can better prepare students for life—not just examinations.
Why Attend?
Participants will experience:
● 18+ hours of keynotes, panels and thought-provoking conversations
● 10+ hours of practical workshops and learning labs
● 3 International Certification Studios
● 10+ hours of networking with educators and school leaders
● Wellness experiences including reflection, meditation and beach learning sessions
● Innovative conference formats including:
○ Graduate Panel
○ Oxford-Style Debate
○ Exclusive Film Premiere
○ Night School on the Beach
Featured Speakers
The conference will feature 30+ global thought leaders, including:
● Nicole Bien – Chief Schools Officer, International Baccalaureate (IB)
● Lord Jim Knight – Chair, COBIS
● Jessica Lahey – International Bestselling Author
● Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker and Mythologist
● Kam Chouhan – Executive Director, ECIS
● Dr. Sudha Govindswamy – Associate Director, CIS
● Darlene Fisher – International Accreditation Leader, NEASC
● Victoria Pugh – Director of Education & Professional Learning, COBIS
● Lina Ashar – Founder, Dreamtime Learning
And many more leading voices shaping the future of education.
Who Will Attend?
● School Owners
● School Directors
● Principals
● Heads of School
● Senior Leadership Teams
● Curriculum Leaders
● Educational Consultants
● Global Education Organisations
More than 250 schools are expected to participate.
Global Contributors
● International Baccalaureate (IB)
● COBIS
● CIS
● ECIS
● NEASC
Key Messaging
The TAISI Conference is more than an education conference.
It is a gathering of educators committed to asking bigger questions about the future of schooling.
Rather than focusing solely on academic achievement, the conference explores how schools can nurture resilience, responsibility, empathy, judgement, agency and the capabilities young people need to thrive in adulthood.
GLSN Community Benefit
As a valued member of the GLSN community, you are eligible for an exclusive registration benefit.
Partner Registration Code
COGLSN10
Please use this code during registration to avail your partner benefit.
We look forward to welcoming the GLSN community to Goa for three days of meaningful conversations, global perspectives and practical ideas that will help shape the future of education.