This arc focuses on the role education plays in preparing students to contribute to a sustainable future and care for our shared environment. Together, we will explore ways in which education can empower students to embrace sustainability and take action toward a more environmentally conscious future.

Workshop themes: developing climate literacy through the curriculum, empowering youth to lead sustainable change, connecting global citizenship and sustainability, and more.

Our Technology Arc explores how technology can strengthen human relationships and foster interconnectedness in an increasingly digital and AI supported world.  We consider the use of technology to enhance learning experiences, cultivate collaboration, and nourish relationships among students, educators, and communities.

Workshop themes: fostering digital empathy and meaningful connections, leveraging technology for collaboration, innovative approaches to technology use, along with other ideas.

In this arc we emphasise the importance of emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing in fostering thriving individuals and communities, and explore ways to promote emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing in educational settings, empowering students to grow both personally and socially in a connected world.

Workshop themes: social emotional learning, the power of connection, mindfulness and resilience, are amongst the themes.

Together we review the power of reflective thinking in empowering students to navigate their learning and shape their futures with purpose. In this arc we will explore ways to cultivate self-awareness, critical thinking, and reflective practices in students, allowing them to take control of their learning journeys.

Workshop themes: metacognition in practice, cognitive science in education (what works?), and reflection in project based learning are just some of the concepts planned.

The Leadership Arc is a unique addition to the Future Learning Summit aimed at international school Senior and Executive Leaders. We're excited to partner with Making Stuff Better whose work on Futures-Focused Leadership beautifully aligns with our Education for a Shared Humanity theme and complements the other summit Arcs.

This 4-hour workshop on Sunday 9th February equips international school leaders with the tools to transition from reactive, fear-based leadership to a proactive, trust-based approach that aligns with a futures-focused vision for education. Through dynamic discussions, practical strategies, and reflective exercises, participants will learn how conscious leadership can enhance their capacity to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and inspire their school communities to embrace change with confidence.

We have a number of workshops that cannot be listed under just one arc! These sessions connect themes from multiple arcs and offer unique opportunities to explore the dynamic intersections between sustainability, technology, wellbeing, and metacognition. 

 "Converging Arcs" invites us to join forces, inspiring new strategies for a holistic, future-ready educational journey.

Students from within Bahrain will also have the opportunity to showcase initiatives from their schools through our IDEAS Hub (Innovate - Design - Engage - Act - Share).