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OBI World Conference 2026
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Wednesday, October 14
 

6:00am GMT+08

Morning Run
Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+08
The Hub

Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+08
The Hub

6:00am GMT+08

Morning Yoga
Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+08
Multi Purpose Hall

Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:00am - 7:00am GMT+08
Multi Purpose Hall

7:00am GMT+08

Breakfast
Wednesday October 14, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am GMT+08
Dining Hall

Wednesday October 14, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am GMT+08
Dining Hall

8:30am GMT+08

OBI Strategic Plan - What to Expect from "Flourishing Futures"
Wednesday October 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am GMT+08
Training Hall

Wednesday October 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am GMT+08
Training Hall

9:30am GMT+08

Conference Crews: Meeting
Wednesday October 14, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am GMT+08

Wednesday October 14, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am GMT+08

10:30am GMT+08

How Do We Know? Oversight in Complex Organizations
Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08
Outward Bound Schools are complex organisations. Our work often happens in remote places and is difficult to oversee. How can management ensure that what they think is happening is actually happening? The same question will be asked of Boards who are even further removed from delivery but have ultimate responsibility for what happens. This panel will explore how they address this issue in their own Schools as well as identify ongoing concerns that might need addressing. 
Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08

10:30am GMT+08

Risk Management Reviews - from Audit to Collaboration
Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08
Every School knows the Risk Management Review process because they experience it every 2 years. This panel session will consider how we can optimise the opportunities provided by the RMR process and discuss how the RMR process might evolve to ensure Schools continue their development. 
Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08

10:30am GMT+08

Theory of Change Process (for Operations staff)
Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08
This is an opportunity for colleagues involved in Operations 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.

Wednesday October 14, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm GMT+08

12:00pm GMT+08

Lunch
Wednesday October 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm GMT+08
Dining Hall

Wednesday October 14, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm GMT+08
Dining Hall

1:30pm GMT+08

Americas Regional Meeting - Reflections, Feedback and Next Steps
Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

1:30pm GMT+08

Asia Pacific Regional Meeting - Reflections, Feedback and Next Steps
Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

1:30pm GMT+08

Europe, Middle East & Africa Regional Meeting - Reflections, Feedback and Next Steps
Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

Wednesday October 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm GMT+08

3:00pm GMT+08

AI – use it or lose out? How can we leverage the efficiencies of AI
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08
AI is changing the world in which we operate and it is tempting to see it as a threat. This session will look at ways OB Schools might be able to harness the efficiencies and benefits of AI so that we can be more competitive and use it to our advantage. 
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08

3:00pm GMT+08

Learning From Challenging Times – lessons from adversity for School leaders
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08
Managing an Outward Bound School is challenging day-to-day which makes it challenging to spot the red flags when things get really difficult. This is the opportunity to learn from colleagues who have been through it. What were the red flags? What were the responses? With the benefit of hindsight what would have worked better? Participants will leave with an awareness of what to look out for, when to respond and what might work in their own School.   
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08

3:00pm GMT+08

Templeton Character Project – What, So What & Now What?
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08
The Templeton Character Project has been a significant initiative over the past 4 years, engaging OBI, leading researchers, and many of our Schools. This session will recap the project's key findings and outcomes, explain what they mean for our Schools, and outline how Schools can best leverage the project's learnings and resources.  
Wednesday October 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm GMT+08

4:15pm GMT+08

Conference Crews: Final Thoughts
Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm GMT+08

Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:15pm - 4:45pm GMT+08

4:45pm GMT+08

Flourishing Futures - From Plans to Action
Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm GMT+08
Training Hall
This final session will close the conference and look forward to what the next few years will hold
Wednesday October 14, 2026 4:45pm - 5:30pm GMT+08
Training Hall

6:30pm GMT+08

Conference Closing Dinner & Cultural Fiesta
Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:30pm - 9:30pm GMT+08
The Cliff
A rousing celebratory dinner to close the conference that you don’t want to miss! Not to mention local cultural activities and dance performances for everyone. Come dressed in your own country’s traditional costume or bring something uniquely yours to share with the rest of us. Be ready for an unforgettable night under the stars at the Cliff!

[Please gather punctually at 6.30pm at the Cliff as we are expecting our special guest, Mr David Neo, the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and 2nd Minister of State for Education, to arrive at 6.45pm.]
Wednesday October 14, 2026 6:30pm - 9:30pm GMT+08
The Cliff
 
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