CEESA Admin & Operations Conference 2027
April 9–10, 2027 · American School of Warsaw, Poland
Behind every great school is a great team.
Every welcome. Every solution. Every detail that makes a school day possible.
Join the first CEESA Admin & Operations Conference — a dedicated space for the people who keep schools running, support their communities, and help others thrive.
Open to administration and operations staff from all schools, within and beyond the CEESA network.
April 9–10, 2027
American School of Warsaw, Poland
A conference that puts you at the centre
You welcome new families, support colleagues, manage resources, keep people safe and find solutions when the unexpected happens. Your work touches every part of school life — even when it happens behind the scenes.
Yet opportunities to step away, connect with people who understand your role and invest in your own development can be hard to find.
This conference is being created for you.
For two days, we will come together to share experience, work through common challenges and discover ideas that make everyday work better. It is a chance to feel understood, build lasting professional relationships and return to your school with fresh confidence and practical tools.
Days of learning
Professional groups
Shared community
For All
You do not need to work at a CEESA member school to join us. Colleagues from all schools are warmly invited
Your work. Your challenges. Your conference.
The best place to start is by listening.
What would you like to learn? Which conversations are missing from your professional life? What would help you feel more confident and supported in your role?
Share your ideas in our short needs survey and help us build a programme around what matters to you.
Different roles. One school community.
Admissions & Enrollment
Marketing & Communications
Human Resources
Executive & Administrative Support
Accounting & Finance
Security
More than two days away from your desk
Ideas you can use
Explore practical approaches to the challenges you face in your daily work.
People who understand
Exchange experiences with colleagues who know the responsibilities, pressures, and rewards of your role.
Connections that continue
Build relationships across schools and departments, with peers you can turn to long after the conference ends.
Support the people who support our schools
Partner with CEESA Admin & Operations Conference 2027 and connect with the professionals who keep international schools across the region running and thriving.
Keynote speakers
Six keynotes over two conference days at Marriott Skopje and the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia
Tricia Friedman
Keynote speaker – Child Protection and Safety
Tricia Friedman
Keynote speaker – Child Protection and Safety
A futures literacy practitioner based in Ottawa who helps K–12 leaders make sense of AI. Tricia co-hosts the Shifting Schools podcast and writes a leadership brief on AI.
Sam Drazin
Keynote speaker – Understanding Learner Variability
Sam Drazin
Keynote speaker – Understanding Learner Variability
Founder of Changing Perspectives, a nonprofit that works with schools on disability awareness and student support. Sam was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome.
Ken Shelton
Keynote speaker – Leadership
Ken Shelton
Keynote speaker – Leadership
A multi-award-winning educator of two decades and co-author of 'The Promises and Perils of AI in Education'. Ken's edtech work is recognized by Apple, Google and Microsoft.
Kathleen Naglee
Keynote speaker – Leadership
Kathleen Naglee
Keynote speaker – Leadership
An award-winning leader with 30 years in teaching, IB coordination and school directorships, including the International School of Helsinki.
Ewan McIntosh
Keynote speaker – Leadership
Ewan McIntosh
Keynote speaker – Leadership
Founder of NoTosh and Scotland’s first National Adviser on Learning and Technology Futures. Ewan wrote 'How To Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen'.
April Remfrey
Keynote speaker – Understanding Learner Variability
April Remfrey
Keynote speaker – Understanding Learner Variability
An international educational consultant with nearly 30 years of experience who helps schools build more inclusive systems, strengthen teaching practices, and create learning environments where all students can thrive.
Schedule at a glance
Click on the tabs for an overview of each day. The complete session agenda will be published soon.
Participants can move freely between both venues on March 19 and 20.
American School of Warsaw
Hosted by the American School of Warsaw, the conference will bring colleagues from different schools, countries and professional backgrounds together on April 9–10, 2027.
Different experiences. Shared challenges. A chance to learn from one another.
Full-day institutes at NOVA, Thursday 18 March
The conference opens with a day of full-day pre-conference programs hosted on campus at NOVA International Schools Skopje. Institutes are separate from the main conference registration and places are limited.
Plan your stay in Warsaw
Book your stay at Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel using the conference booking link. Rates include breakfast and VAT. Accommodation is booked and paid for separately and is not included in your conference registration fee.
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
Pl. Artura Zawiszy 1, Warsaw, Poland
Join fellow conference participants at our selected hotel in Warsaw. The conference takes place at the American School of Warsaw.
Select your travel dates and number of guests before booking. You can choose your preferred bed type after clicking “Book Now”.
| Night of | Single | Twin |
|---|---|---|
| 7 April 2027 | 550 PLN | 610 PLN |
| 8 April 2027 | 550 PLN | 610 PLN |
| 9 April 2027 | 430 PLN | 490 PLN |
| 10 April 2027 | 430 PLN | 490 PLN |
| 11 April 2027 | 380 PLN | 440 PLN |
Rates per night, including breakfast and VAT. Prices are shown in PLN.
- Approximately 45 minutes to the American School of Warsaw · Conference transport provided
- Conference room block available until 7 March 2027, subject to availability
- Book your room
Holiday Inn Express
per night, single occupancy
- 3 min to Marriott · 6 min to Economic Chamber
- Book by 20 February
- Book by form and email, not online
Holiday Inn
per night, single occupancy
- 9 min to Marriott · 10 min to Economic Chamber
- Book by 17 February
- Book online
Booking the Holiday Inn Express
Reservation form PDF, CEESA rate pre-filled.
Send to the reservations address shown on the form.
The hotel replies directly. Not booked until you have that reply.
Find your rate. Join your community.
Two days of learning, connection and practical ideas for school administration and operations professionals. Open to colleagues from all schools, within and beyond the CEESA network.
Blind Bird
- Two-day conference access
- Practical workshops and peer learning
- Connections across school teams
- Hotel booking information available
- Register before programme announcements
Early Bird
- Two-day conference access
- Practical workshops and peer learning
- Connections across school teams
- Hotel booking information available
- First conference speakers and their sessions announced
Regular
- Two-day conference access
- Practical workshops and peer learning
- Connections across school teams
- Hotel booking information available
- Detailed programme and expanded speaker lineup
Late Bird
- Two-day conference access
- Practical workshops and peer learning
- Connections across school teams
- Hotel booking information available
- Detailed programme and expanded speaker lineup
Become part of our founding story
Help create a dedicated space for the people who keep international schools running. Partner with our first Admin & Operations Conference and connect with professionals across admissions, communications, HR, administration, finance and security.
Founding Partner
- Help shape the first edition
- Prominent conference website logo placement
- Individual sponsor announcement
- Recognition at a headline conference experience
- Participation in an agreed networking activity
- Post-event acknowledgement
Community Partner
- Bring our community together
- Conference website logo placement
- Shared social media recognition
- Support a coffee break or attendee experience
- Recognition on event signage
- Post-event acknowledgement
Supporting Partner
- Make a practical difference
- Conference website logo placement
- Shared event signage
- Support a break or workshop
- Post-event acknowledgement
Product Partner
- Add something thoughtful
- Contribute products or services
- Placement in welcome bags or refreshment areas, as agreed
- Recognition tailored to your contribution
- Post-event acknowledgement
What would you like to support?
From coffee breaks and lunches to welcome bags and Saturday networking, there are many ways to support our community. Get in touch, and we’ll find the right fit for your organisation.
Interested in joining as a sponsor or exhibitor? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us to explore the right partnership for your organisation.
Sponsors
With thanks to the organizations supporting the CEESA 2027 Conference
