Empowering Learners Through Concepts and Inquiry

Join us for a highly engaging and interactive two-day conference on Friday, Saturday, 13th-14th November 2026, focused on empowering learners through developing deep conceptual understanding in an inquiry-based environment. This conference will bring together educators, administrators, and thought leaders to explore effective approaches to teaching and learning. Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will gain practical insights and strategies to enhance their educational practices.

The International School of Phonm Penh will host this opportunity in their state-of-the-art new professional learning facility: The Summit.

Broad Conference Themes

• The Empowered Learner: Questioning, Creating, and Transferring

• From Curiosity to Conceptual Transfer: The Inquiry-Concept Connection

• Architecting Agency: Designing Systems for Deep Learning

  
  

Audience 

All teachers of all age groups and all subject areas 

Presenters

Trevor Mackenzie

Trevor is a part-time high school teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. His research, consultancy, and authorship have reached all parts of the world as he works with schools, districts, organizations, ministries, and departments of education in a variety of contexts. Policy advising, curriculum development, professional development, and systems change are Trevor’s areas of expertise. His four publications are globally recognized as “must reads” in the inquiry-based school of thinking. He is a highly regarded speaker known for his heartfelt storytelling, kind demeanour, and person-first philosophy.

Trevor’s graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers to implementing inquiry-based learning in the K-12 setting. He has four publications: Dive into Inquiry; Inquiry Mindset Elementary Edition; Inquiry Mindset Assessment Edition; and Inquiry Mindset Questions Edition all published by Elevate Books Edu. He has vast experience supporting schools across several years in implementation strategies in public schools, international schools, and International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP/MYP/DP). 

Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall 

Jennifer is an education consultant, author, and part-time instructor at the University of Hong Kong. With over 30 years in international education, she has delivered numerous keynote addresses and workshops on concept-based mathematics, curriculum, and educational technology to Pre-K-12 educators. Her expertise in educational technology, supported by her master's and doctorate, allows her to lead professional learning on innovative digital tools and AI-Powered Pedagogy. She co-authored student companions for IB Diploma Mathematics courses published by Oxford University Press. Her bestselling book, "Concept-Based Mathematics: Teaching for Deep Understanding in Secondary Schools," has profoundly influenced secondary mathematics education. Jennifer's latest release, "AI-Powered Pedagogy: Redefining Education," debuted in June 2024.

Early bird USD$450 until June 20th, 2026.

Regular ticket investment USD$550

Ticket investment includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch, and a goodie bag.