The IB Global Conference, Lyon 2026 will take place from 22 - 24 October 2026, under the theme of “Shared Learning, Shared Futures”. We invite you to learn more about the conference programme below.
Sessions are scheduled according to Central European Standard Time (CST, GMT +1).
Thursday 22 October 2026
| 7.30am–7.30pm | Pre-conference registration, sponsors and exhibitors |
| 9.00am–10.30am | Pre-conference workshops |
| 10.30am-10.45am |
Coffee break |
| 10.45am-12.15pm | Pre-conference workshops |
|
12.00pm-8.30pm |
Exhibit hall |
|
12.15pm-1.15pm |
Pre-conference lunch (Exhibit hall) |
|
1.15pm-3.00pm |
Pre-conference workshops |
|
3.00pm-3.30pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.30pm-4.45pm |
Coordinator forums |
|
3.30pm-4.45pm |
School leaders session |
|
4.45pm-5.15pm |
Afternoon coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
5.15pm–6.45pm |
Opening session |
|
7.00pm-8.30pm |
Opening reception (Exhibit Hall) |
Friday 23 October 2026
|
7.00am–5.00pm |
Registration |
|
9.00am–10.30am |
General session |
|
10.30am-11.15am |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
11.15am–12.30pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
12.30pm–2.00pm |
Lunch (Exhibit Hall) |
|
2.00pm-3.15pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
3.15pm–3.45pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.45pm–5.00pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
5.15pm–6.15pm |
Special sessions |
Saturday 24 October 2026
|
7.00am-5.00pm |
Information help desk |
|
9.15am–10.30am |
Breakout sessions |
|
10.30am-11.00am |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
11.15am–12.30pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
12.30pm–2.00pm |
Lunch (Exhibit Hall) |
|
2.00pm–3.15pm |
Breakout sessions |
|
3.15pm–3.45pm |
Coffee break (Exhibit Hall) |
|
3.45pm-5.15pm |
Closing General session |
|
6.00pm-10.30pm |
Celebration Dinner |
