Forge Ahead Together:
Building Professional Relationships
3rd Annual School Administration Conference (SAC)
Shekou International School, Shenzhen | March 7-8, 2025
Schools that have registered for our past conferences:
Designed for ALL Administrative Leaders & Staff
Welcome to the School Administration Conference (SAC) for International Schools, where our theme is “Forge Ahead Together: Building Professional Relationships.” In the dynamic world of international schools, strong relationships and effective management practices are essential for fostering communication, mutual support, and enhancing service levels across diverse communities.
SAC offers a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from a variety of school settings, participate in workshops, and explore strategies for cultivating meaningful connections and improving school management practices. Tailored sessions for Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Facilities and Operations, and Marketing and Admissions ensure that whether you’re in administration, operations, or another non-teaching role, this event is your platform to strengthen your professional network and contribute to the ongoing success of your international school community.
Our Speakers
Keynote
Andrew Mowat
Ai in Education Expert
Keynote Title: Focusing on What Matters: Strengthening Professional Relationships in an AIInfused World
Presenters
Ann Li
Community Relations Coordinator & Dragon Spirit Events Leader
International School of Beijing
Baylor Fu
High School Administrative Assistant
International School of Beijing
Jiri (George) Kaspar
Curriculum Coordinator
& IBDP Coordinator
Dingwen Academy
Shanshan Chen
School Doctor
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
Ni Na
Assistant of Pastoral Support Office
Shenzhen College of International Education
Albert Wolfe
Executive Coach/Formal School Principal
Adaptive Leaders
Natasha Francis
Teacher
Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts & Science
Victoria Chen
Head of Admission and Marketing
Quality International of Shenzhen
Janelle Chen
General Manager
Yew Chung International School, Chongqing
Nicole Bolle
Facilities & Operation Director
Hong Kong Academy
Yan Chen
Operations Manager
Sias International School
Nick Yates
Communications Specialist
International School of Beijing
Lynn Huang
Human Resources Director
Shen Wai International School
Brent Wang
CFO/CBO
Shekou International School, Shenzhen
Johnnie Whang
Director of Operations
Michelle Liang
Shenzhen Mingwan School
Date & Time
Venue
Registration Fee
Pre-conference: March 7, Friday, 12:30–5:00PM
Conference:
March 7, Friday 4:30-7:30PM
March 8, Saturday, 8:00AM–5:00PM (Optional sight-seeing tour starts at 6:45PM)
Shekou International School, Shenzhen
深圳蛇口外籍人员子女学校
Pre-conference – March 7, Friday, 12:30-17:00
USD120 / RMB900 per person
Main Conference
March 7, Friday, 16:30-19:30 – March 8, Saturday, 08:00-17:00
USD320 / RMB2250 per person
Full Conference Pass (Ticket for Pre-con & Main Conference)
USD440 / RMB3150 per person
Our Sponsors
Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights from experts that can enhance your effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of your institution.
Acquire practical strategies and actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network within the international education community.
Conference Agenda
Day 1: March 7, 2025 (Friday)
Preconference
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM: Registrations and Tea / Coffee
12:50 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome and General Introductions
1:10 PM – 1:20 PM: Adjourn to Designated Room for Briefing
1:20 PM – 5:00 PM: Job- Specific Experiential Learning
This experiential learning event is tailored to enhance the effectiveness of non-teaching staff in international schools through four job-specific sessions. Attendees will participate in focused activities and discussions organized according to their roles in marketing, HR, finance, or facilities management. Led by expert facilitators, each group will tackle challenges unique to their field, offering practical insights and strategies to help you excel in your specific role.
- 1:20 PM – 1:35 PM: Introductions
- 1:35 PM – 1:50 PM: Ice-Breaking Activity
- 1:50 PM – 2:05 PM: Instructions
- 2:05 PM – 4:35 PM: Experiential Learning Activity (with a 15-min break in between)
- 4:35 PM – 5:00 PM: Debrief
Conference
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Registrations
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Cocktail / Social
5:45 PM – 6:05 PM: Welcome, Introductions, and Logistics
6:05 PM – 6:10 PM: Keynote Speaker Introduction
6:10 PM – 6:50 PM: Keynote – Building Resilient Organizations
6:50 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner – Main Course
7:30 PM: Shuttle Service to Hotel
Day 2: March 8, 2025 (Saturday)
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Recap & Overview of Day 2
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: Keynote Session
“Creating a Supportive Network for Personal and Professional Growth”
This keynote emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network for personal and professional growth. It highlights strategies for cultivating meaningful connections that offer emotional support, mentorship, and career opportunities. The speech explores the benefits of diverse networks and provides practical advice on maintaining these relationships, helping individuals enhance resilience and achieve sustained success.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Coffee Break
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: General Topics Presentations
- Effective Communications
- Building Trust
- Use of AI for Daily Work
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM: Coffee Break
10:35 AM – 11:50 AM: Job-Specific Workshops
- Building a Strong Brand Identity for an International School (Admissions & Marketing)
- Workplace Wellness (HR)
- Building a Technologically Smart Campus: Enhancing Efficiency, Learning, and Sustainability (Facilities Management & Operations)
- Optimizing Tuition Fee Structure for Sustainability (Finance)
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM: Networking Lunch
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM: Peer Sharing & Learning
1:50 PM – 2:10 PM: Coffee Break
2:10 PM – 3:25 PM: Job-Specific Workshops
3:25 PM – 3:45 PM: Coffee Break
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: General Topics Presentations
5:00 PM: Shuttle Service – Back to Hotel/Designated Airport/Train Station
6:45 PM: (Optional) Sight-Seeing Tour – Sea World Walking Tour
Registration Fees per Person
Pre-conference on March 7, 2025
USD120 / RMB900
Conference on March 8, 2025
USD320 / RMB2250
How will I Learn?
Based on extensive research, we have developed a model for professional development that will:
Varied Approaches
Enable participants to enjoy a mix of content delivery methods to meet the needs of various learning preferences, including lectures, case studies, discussions, and video showings.
Collaboration
Connect participants to process content collectively and share unique experiences and perspectives in small and large groups.
Practical Strategies
Challenge participants to apply knowledge and tools introduced throughout the conference to their own working context.
Reinforced Learning
Allow participants to review the presentations at their own convenience for 12 months after the conference to reinforce their learning.
PeerSphere invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at our annual school administration conference.
Presenters do not have to pay to present. If the presenter wants to register as a participant, they will receive a special discount on registration and may qualify for free registration.
Recommended Hotels
CM+ Serviced Apartment Shenzhen Hillside
深圳半山壹棠服务公寓
No. 3, Yanshan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518067, China
中国深圳市南山区沿山路 3 号 邮编：518067
销售员 Contact person：许阳阳 Christina Xu
联系电话（手机）Tel：0755-21600118, 13632836694
电子邮件 E-Mail：[email protected]
Notes: The hotel is located approximately 10-15 minutes from the host school. The price per night starts from RMB600 per night.
CM+ Serviced Apartment Shenzhen Taige
深圳泰格壹棠服务公寓
Address: No.1033 NanHai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
深圳市南山区蛇口南海大道 1033 号
销售员 Contact person：Klee Chen (高级销售经理 Senior Sales Manager)
联系电话（手机）Tel： 13048860562
电子邮件 E-Mail：[email protected]
Notes: The hotel is located approximately 10-15 minutes from the host school. The price per night starts from RMB800 per night.
Praise From Our Past Participants
“If you want to be better at your job, please join us at the next conference.”
— Carrie Chu, Dulwich College Beijing
“Learning from awesome people from different backgrounds.”
— Jane Zhang, Nanjing International School
“The whole training is very informative and really inspired me in many ways.”
— Sonia Zhang, Tsinghua International School
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