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The Diploma Programme Regional Manager will be available to answer individual questions. Please note this session is entirely interactive and does not include a presentation.

The National Institute for Play believes that as play is woven into the fabric of social practices, it will dramatically transform the education we provide our children. In this session, its founder Dr Stuart Brown, will illustrate how play can be a catalyst for learning at any age. When students have fun at learning, they continue to pursue it for its own sake.

"Partnerships between business leaders and educators are all the rage these days. Perhaps the pre-eminent organization in the field is The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21), which has emerged as the leading advocacy organization focused on infusing 21st century skills into education.

At 40, it is time for the IB to assess the impact of its educational mission on the lives of its. Three former IB Diploma students, one of whom also completed the IB Middle Years Program, will come together in this session to reflect on their IB experiences. These are three people from very different backgrounds, who are at different places in their ongoing education.

If you have ever had a question that you wanted to take straight to the top, this session is for you. The senior leadership of the International Baccalaureate will field all questions, on all topics or issues. This is a wonderful opportunity to share both your concerns and your best ideas with leaders of the IB community.

Come join the IB Diploma Programme Regional Manager in a presentation and conversation. This session will review changes to the Diploma Programme that have occurred over the past year, those that are coming in the future, and offer an opportunity to ask burning questions about the programme.