AI in IB Education:
Innovation with Integrity
SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026 brings together IB educators, school leaders, coordinators and facilitators for two days of professional learning, shared inquiry and meaningful collaboration in the serene hills of Ooty.
Following the success of SAIBSA @ GSIS 2025, Good Shepherd International School is delighted to once again host this landmark Job-Alike Conclave for the IB community.
July 11 - 12, 2026
Location:
Good Shepherd
International School, Ooty
Optional
Half-Day Sightseeing:
July 13, 2026
Registration Open:
Limited to
500 Educators
Register Now – Download the SAIBSA App
About the Conclave
SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026 is designed as a professional learning experience where educators come together to exchange ideas, explore emerging practices and strengthen the culture of collaboration within the IB community.
This year’s conclave will focus on how schools can integrate innovation, technology and artificial intelligence while remaining grounded in the enduring principles of IB pedagogy: inquiry, reflection, student agency, assessment, international-mindedness and human-centred learning.
Set within the residential campus of Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, the conclave offers both academic depth and warm hospitality — creating an environment where educators can learn, connect and grow together.
AI in IB Education:
Innovation with Integrity
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in teaching, learning and assessment while sustaining the core principles of IB pedagogy.
This theme invites educators to explore the possibilities of AI and emerging technologies while continuing to uphold the values that define meaningful education: creativity, empathy, critical thinking, ethical decision-making, collaboration and lifelong learning.
Who Should Attend?
SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026 is open to educators and leaders from IB schools across India and neighbouring regions.
The conclave is especially relevant for:
- PYP educators
- MYP educators
- DP educators
- IB Coordinators
- Heads of School and Principals
- Deputy Heads and Academic Leaders
- Curriculum and Programme Leaders
- Facilitators and teacher-leaders
- Educators interested in AI, inquiry, assessment, leadership and future-ready learning
Event Highlights
- Two-day face-to-face IB professional learning conclave
- 500 educators from across India and neighbouring regions
- Keynote addresses by leading voices in IB education and innovation
- Programme-specific Job-Alike sessions
- Breakout sessions for PYP, MYP, DP and Leadership groups
- Opportunities for shared inquiry, networking and collaboration
- Residential campus experience at GSIS, Ooty
- Welcome kit, meals, accommodation and transport support included
- Optional half-day sightseeing experience in Ooty on July 13, 2026
Keynote Speakers
AI, Creativity and Pedagogy
in IB Education
Dr. Justin Zwang
Dr. Justin Zwang brings a powerful lens to the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity, inquiry and pedagogy. His work explores how technology can support meaningful learning, future-ready classrooms and innovative educational practice.
At SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026, his keynote will help educators reflect on how AI can be integrated thoughtfully into IB teaching and learning while keeping creativity, ethics and student agency at the centre.
Inquiry, Universal Design for Learning
and
Whole-School Development
Dianne Blackburn
Dianne Blackburn is an experienced IB educator, consultant and workshop leader with expertise in inquiry-based learning, Universal Design for Learning, change management and whole-school development.
Her session will offer educators practical and reflective insights into strengthening inclusive learning environments, deepening inquiry and supporting meaningful pedagogical change across IB contexts.
IB Leadership, Culture and
Programme Development
Suman Sethi
Suman Sethi brings rich experience in IB leadership, school development and professional learning. Her presence will offer participants a strong IB system-level perspective, with insights into reflective practice, programme growth and sustaining strong learning cultures.
Programme Overview
Day 1:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Registration and welcome
- Inaugural address
- Keynote sessions
- Programme-specific Job-Alike discussions
- Breakout sessions
- Networking and collaborative learning opportunities
Day 2:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Keynote sessions
- Facilitated breakout sessions
- PYP, MYP, DP and Leadership group engagements
- Sharing of best practices
- Reflection and closing session
Optional:
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Half-day sightseeing in and around Ooty
Detailed session schedules and facilitator information will be shared closer to the event.
Registration Details
Registration Fee
INR 5,000 per delegate
The registration fee has been designed to offer educators a complete and comfortable residential learning experience.
The fee includes:
- Shared accommodation on the GSIS campus
- All meals and refreshments during the stay
- Welcome kit
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Pick-up and drop-off support from Coimbatore Airport
- Pick-up and drop-off support from Ooty Railway Station
- Optional half-day sightseeing in Ooty on July 13, 2026
Registration Open
Event Dates:
July 11–12, 2026
Optional Sightseeing:
July 13, 2026
Registrations are limited to 500 educators and will be confirmed on completion of payment and submission through the SAIBSA App.
How to Register
Educators are requested to download the SAIBSA App and create an account.
Create an account and complete the required profile details.
Choose the appropriate registration form:
- PYP
- MYP
- DP
- Leadership
Leadership includes Coordinators, Heads of School, Principals, Deputy Coordinators, Deputy Principals and Administrators.
Make the registration payment using the bank details provided.
Take a screenshot of the transaction and note the UTR / transaction reference number.
Log in to the SAIBSA App, enter your details, upload the payment screenshot and submit the form.
Payment Details
Name of Beneficiary:
Good Shepherd International School
Bank Name:
Indian Bank
Branch:
M. Palada, Avalanchi Road, Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Account No:
463183281
IFSC Code:
IDIB000M166
Please retain your payment screenshot and UTR / transaction number for completing registration on the SAIBSA App.
Important Guidelines
- No refund will be applicable once registration is confirmed.
- Participants are requested to arrive before 8:00 PM on July 10, 2026.
- Dinner may not be arranged for participants reporting after 8:30 PM on July 10, 2026.
- Accommodation will be provided on a shared basis within the GSIS campus.
- Transport support will be arranged from designated arrival points only.
- The optional sightseeing experience is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
- Final delegate information, accommodation details and session allocations will be communicated closer to the event.
Travel & Accommodation
Good Shepherd International School will provide shared residential accommodation within the campus for registered delegates.
Transport support will be available from:
- Coimbatore Airport
- Ooty Railway Station
Delegates are requested to provide accurate arrival details through the SAIBSA App to help the hospitality and transport teams coordinate efficiently.
Why Attend SAIBSA
@ GSIS 2026?
SAIBSA @ GSIS is more than a conference. It is a professional learning community built on dialogue, collaboration and shared purpose.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Engage with leading voices in IB education
- Explore AI and innovation through an IB lens
- Participate in programme-specific Job-Alike conversations
- Share practices with educators from across India and neighbouring regions
- Reflect on teaching, assessment, leadership and school culture
- Build meaningful professional connections
- Experience the hospitality and residential learning environment of GSIS, Ooty
About Good Shepherd International School
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, is a fully residential international school offering the IB continuum along with national and international curricula. For over four decades, GSIS has been committed to holistic education, academic excellence, character development and global citizenship. Set amidst the Nilgiris, the school provides a distinctive environment for learning, reflection and community-building.
As host of SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026, the school looks forward to welcoming educators to its campus for two days of purposeful professional learning.
Contact
For queries related to SAIBSA @ GSIS 2026, please contact:
SAIBSA Convenor
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty
Email: saibsa@gsis.ac.in
Phone: +91 9442280566
