Through the theme of this years conference, Designing on Purpose, we hope to achieve a shift in focus to intention, impact and implementation, so that participants can return to their schools and begin to make a change straight away, as a result of the exchange of ideas at the conference.We are looking forward to some very engaging and inspiring KEYNOTE SPEAKERS [read more]WHATS NEW THIS YEAR we tried doing this by selecting those proposals that showed cross-functionalit ! intentional colla"oration and that are geare# to$ar#s pro#uction Here%s $&at 'in# of sessions ou can e(pectHot&ouse ! a learning experience aimed at mastering and advancing skills within your discipline " area of expertise.#ession designed to help participants to go in$depth in their specific discipline.In)ection! a learning experience aimed at those who have achieved a mastery level in their own discipline and giving them a taste of a different discipline " area of expertise to help them take the next step.Portfolio! sharingbest practice % what works well within your teaching and learning with a focus on collaboration. &rossfunctional format ' a portfolio approach(.*a+p,re! a professional conversation evolving around a topic or )uestion, no technologysupport, informal and unstructured.T&in' Tan'! agroup brainstorm evolving around a topic or )uestion. *anel discussion, focusing on participation andidentifying the next steps.Spee# Inno-ation! #imilar to the notion of speed dating. +xclusive focus on ,nnovation, brief presentation of - min, followed by )uestions and discussion.THINK YO. *AN I/PRESS .S0 1I2E .S YO.R 3EST PIT*H ANDWE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING IT HAPPEN IN YOUR SCHOOLPitc&4 ./ seconds pitch in front of members of the Think Tank and other individuals, based on something you have learned or experienced at theconference. +xclusive focus on ,nnovation. The best *,T&0 will be awarded a cash pri1e to support the implementation of the new idea within the school.Woul# ou li'e to 'no$ +ore a"out &o$ t&e conference &as c&ange#0We have prepared a presentation, which you can access here,f you have any )ueries, please email us at conference2ecis.orgWERE IN 3AR*E5ONA THIS YEAR6 Barcelona, a 3othic and 4odernist marvel on the 4editerranean #ea, is a city well known for its )uirky, cosmopolitan, cool character. Whether its by unearthing 5arcelonas past in the hidden courtyards of the 5arri 36tic, or by en7oying the charms ofthe modernist city, you will discover many interesting things that make 5arcelona one of #pains most liveable and energetic cities and one of the most interesting cities in +urope. 4Most of the pre-conference workshops and the conference sessions will take place at Palau #e *ongressos #e *ataluna - 3arcelona TThe SHOW M pre-conference workshops will take place at one of the two +&,# 4ember #chools in 5arcelona ! A+erican Sc&ool of 3arcelona and 3en)a+in 7ran'lin International Sc&ool ,,f you would like to visit 5arcelona in an alternative way, while learning, sign up for one of the O!"#OO$S workshops 8 Big% Bigger% Biggest or &ro'ect Wild "hing Palau #e *ongresos #e *ataluna4 Ho$ #o I get t&ere0(rom the airport) Barcelona *irport l &rat +,, km- By car.taxi) &oming out of the airport take the 5$9:, in the direction of 5arcelona '- kilometers(, follow the signs for 5$;/,