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29-30 October, 2026

XV NIS Conference 2026

School and Human Potential: Quality Education and Equal Opportunities

About Conference

AEO «Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools» is a leading driver of change in secondary education in Kazakhstan. Since 2008, we have developed innovative educational programs, assessment systems, and educational resources for teacher training that are being distributed throughout the education system in Kazakhstan.

Our International Conference is an important event for reformers interested in the future of secondary education in Kazakhstan and Central Asia as a whole. The Conference attracts a global audience of leaders, thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss and address pressing issues in education.

Conference Hall
2
days
1390
participants
24
international speakers
48
speakers from Kazakhstan
37
thematic sessions

Important Dates

19 June
Registration Start
19 June
Abstract Submission Start
7 August
Abstract Submission Deadline
28 August - 4 September
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
October, 29 - 30
XV NIS Conference 2026

Program

9:30 - 10:00
Conference Opening
10:00 - 11:30
Plenary Session/ Keynote Speeches
11:30 - 11:45
Break
11:45 - 13:00
Thematic Sections, Q&A Sessions
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Plenary Session
15:15 - 16:30
Thematic Sections, masterclasses
16:30 - 16:45
Break
16:45 – 18:00
Panel Discussion

Speakers of the NIS Conference 2026

Andy Hargreaves

Andy Hargreaves

Research Professor, Boston College; Visiting Professor, University of Ottawa; President & Co-Founder, ARC Education
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Katri Saarikivi

Katri Saarikivi

Head of science communication and interaction, the FINSCI project, Skope Chair negotiating committee, Futures work in comprehensive schools, Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland CEO and co-founder, Samoi
Simon Lightman

Simon Lightman

Head of Humanities, Victoria International School of Sharjah, UAE
Eszter Salamon

Eszter Salamon

Director, Parents International; Visiting Professor, Vytautas Magnus University
Harry Anthony Patrinos

Harry Anthony Patrinos

Head of the Department of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas
Aidan Clerkin

Aidan Clerkin

Research Fellow, Educational Research Centre, Ireland
Anastasiia Serazetdinova

Anastasiia Serazetdinova

Founder and Head of the educational project Hungry Teachers (a support and training platform for educators), practicing counseling psychologist
Douglas K. Hartman

Douglas K. Hartman

Professor of Technology & Human Learning, Michigan State University
Olivia Roth

Olivia Roth

Director of School Evaluation & Development Services, Council of International Schools (CIS)
Arnold Brouwer

Arnold Brouwer

Director, Dutch Research Centre for Examination and Certification (RCEC); Guest Lecturer, University of Twente (Netherlands) and ADA University (Azerbaijan)
Francesco Banchini

Francesco Banchini

CEO & Director, European Azerbaijan School (EAS)
Colleen McLaughlin

Colleen McLaughlin

Emerita Professor of Education, University of Cambridge
Bruce Lander

Bruce Lander

Dean of the Graduate School of Language and Communication, Matsuyama University, Japan

Information for Speakers

Poster size: 800×1200 mm, vertical (portrait) orientation.

1. Templates
Ready-made poster templates are available for participants' use (optional). Whether a template is used or the poster is designed independently, all information listed below must be included.

Download templates: PDF, PNG, PowerPoint

2. Content
The poster must include the following:

  • Title — in the same language in which the work was submitted (as indicated in the "Language" field of the abstract)

  • Keywords — 5, matching those submitted in the abstract

  • Aim and relevance

  • Research methodology

  • Results

  • Conclusions and recommendations

  • List of references — only sources directly cited in the poster; sources numbered in order of first mention; in-text citations in square brackets [1], [2], [3]; DOI required for journal articles

  • QR code linking to an electronic version of the poster — the poster (e.g., as a PDF or pptx) must be uploaded to a file-hosting service of the author's choice (Google Drive, OneDrive, GitHub, etc.), and a QR code generated for the link must be placed on the poster. Free QR code generators: qr-code-generator.com, qrcode-monkey.com, goqr.me

3. Author Information
Placed at the bottom of the poster:

  • Full name (surname, first name, patronymic)

  • Academic degree (if any)

  • Position and affiliation

  • E-mail

4. Design Requirements

  • Text must not exceed 30% of the total poster area

  • Font must be legible from a distance of 1 meter

  • All images, diagrams, and photographs must be at least 300 dpi

5. General Condition
The content of the poster must correspond to the approved abstract.

RegistrationSubmit Abstract

NIS Korme Exhibition

The conference includes exhibition of publishing houses and digital technologies, which traditionally becomes a key point of attraction for participants.

Every year, the exhibition brings together more than 1,000 guests, including teachers, school principals, representatives of government agencies and international organizations. This is a unique opportunity to present your products, establish professional connections and be at the center of current educational trends.

We invite you to become an exhibition owner! Show your products, talk about your solutions and become part of the community shaping the future of education.

Apply for Participation
Exhibition
Technology

Strategic Partners

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Contacts

Address:

Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Nura District Khussein ben Talal str., building 21/1