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OBI World Conference 2026
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Tuesday, October 13
 

6:00am GMT+07

Morning Yoga or Run
Tuesday October 13, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+07

Tuesday October 13, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+07

7:00am GMT+07

Breakfast
Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am GMT+07
Dining Hall

Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am GMT+07
Dining Hall

8:30am GMT+07

Emerging Leaders: Strengthening Leadership Across the Network
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07
The conference will coincide with the start of the second cohort of Emerging Leaders. This session will reflect on the program to date and hear from some of the key contributors and participants. We will also discuss and consider how it might evolve to continue to meet the needs of Schools and their Emerging Leaders.
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07

8:30am GMT+07

Introducing the OBI ESG & Employment Guidelines
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07
Over the past 3 years the OBI Board Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) committee has been working to develop an ESG policy which includes Employment Guidelines for the network. This session will provide an orientation to the policy and how it might inform Schools’ plans, as well as the Employment Guidelines and how they should be used. 
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07

8:30am GMT+07

Nature Bound after 3 years: Reflections and Looking Ahead
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07
The OB Nature Bound work was completed in 2023. After three years of implementation, this session will consider case studies of how it has been implemented and the challenges of making it work. This will also be an opportunity to provide feedback so that we can consider how to increase the impact of Nature Bound across the network. 
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am GMT+07

10:30am GMT+07

Peacebuilding – opportunities for all
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am GMT+07
Outward Bound Centre for Peacebuilding has developed a process that can benefit all Schools. This session will help particpants understand that process and consider how it has benefit for program staff, links to Nature Bound, the Character Toolbox, and even potential fundraising benefits. Participants will gain an awareness of how the OBCP work can be applied in their own work and how to leverage the benefits. 
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am GMT+07

10:30am GMT+07

CyberSecurity - How Prepared Are We Really?
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+07
Do we fall into the trap of assuming that “it would never happen to us?”. In recent years several Outward Bound Schools have been victims of cyber-attacks which highlights the need for everyone to assess the risk and how to respond. This session will consider the level of risk and some examples of the essential measures to mitigate that risk. The session will conclude with consideration of how OBI can best support Schools in developing their response. 
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+07

10:30am GMT+07

Global Impact Research: Insights, Evidence, and the Road Ahead
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+07
The OBOS tool has produced (probably!) the largest global dataset in the outdoor sector and has seeded a range of research projects as a result. This session will delve into the findings of these research projects and consider how Schools can use these research findings to amplify their message and improve their processes. The session will also consider future research priorities and how Schools can engage and benefit. 
Tuesday October 13, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+07

12:00pm GMT+07

Lunch
Tuesday October 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm GMT+07
Dining Hall

Tuesday October 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm GMT+07
Dining Hall

1:15pm GMT+07

World Cafe: Defining Our Relevance in a Rapidly Changing World
Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm GMT+07

Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm GMT+07

2:30pm GMT+07

Sharing Our Story, Growing Our Impact
Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm GMT+07
How we communicate the value of an Outward Bound experience is critical to reaching more young people and growing our impact. This session will showcase successful marketing campaigns from across the network, highlighting effective strategies, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own marketing approaches, exchange ideas with peers, and explore how we can strengthen the Outward Bound brand together. The session will also consider the potential for coordinated global marketing initiatives that leverage the power and credibility of our international network.

Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm GMT+07

2:30pm GMT+07

Authentic Adventure in a Risk Averse World
Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm GMT+07
In a world that is increasingly risk and challenge averse, this session will reflect on the importance of Adventure in our process. What is “Adventure”? How do we ensure we continue to deliver authentic adventure for our participants? How do we communicate its importance to our staff, our participants, parents and teachers/clients?
Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm GMT+07

2:30pm GMT+07

Theory of Change Process (for School Management)
Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm GMT+07
This is an opportunity for School leadership members to participate in work that will help us communicate what we do more effectively.
Working with Dr. Theresa Melton from Clemson University, a member of the OBI Research Advisory Committee, participants will explore the newly developed Outward Bound Theory of Change (ToC). This session provides an opportunity to respond to the framework through discussion and critical reflection, ensuring the final version resonates with the collective understanding and experience of the global OB network. Participants will consider how the ToC aligns with their own School’s practice and explore how it can be used to communicate the value and impact of Outward Bound more clearly to participants, partners, funders and other stakeholders.

Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm GMT+07

4:15pm GMT+07

OBI Annual General Meeting
Tuesday October 13, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm GMT+07
Training Hall

Tuesday October 13, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm GMT+07
Training Hall

5:00pm GMT+07

Adventure Activity Tryouts
Tuesday October 13, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm GMT+07

Tuesday October 13, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm GMT+07

6:30pm GMT+07

Dinner
Tuesday October 13, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT+07
Dining Hall

Tuesday October 13, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm GMT+07
Dining Hall

7:30pm GMT+07

Conference Crews’ Preparation for Cultural Fiesta
Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm GMT+07
Multi Purpose Hall
All teams to join the preparation for the Conference Closing Dinner & Cultural Fiesta
Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pm GMT+07
Multi Purpose Hall
 
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