The 2026 KORCOS International Educators Conference will be hosted at Chadwick International on October 17, 2026, bringing together educators from international schools across Korea. This premier event attracts a diverse audience including Leadership teams, Administrators, Educators, and staff from administrative departments to share innovative practices, foster professional growth, and explore transformative ideas in education.

Last year, Chadwick International hosted 550 participants and featured over 70 presentations as we asked the powerful question: What if? to collectively reimagine education.

This year, KORCOS invites you to take the next crucial step: What Next? This theme is a call to action for educators to move from vision to reality, taking our reimagined ideas and putting them into actionable practice in this dynamic digital age.

We look forward to this year’s event being even larger, offering more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

Keynote Highlight

Dr. Derrick Gay

Dr. Derrick Gay is a globally recognized Belonging and Intercultural Strategist who equips schools and organizations to cultivate inclusive cultures grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging. Fluent in five languages, he has partnered with more than 800 organizations worldwide, including over 500 schools, drawing on research and practitioner experience across more than 50 countries.

His work spans the full spectrum of education, from early childhood through higher education and leadership development. Over the past ten years, he has served as a senior advisor to Sesame Street, contributing to content and curriculum shaped by belonging and inclusive storytelling.

In the international school world, Dr. Gay has served as a teacher, senior administrator, and global strategist, delivering keynote addresses for EARCOS, NESA, AAIE, AMISA, Tri-Association, EduLead, the HKIS Early Childhood Conference, and ISAT.

Important Dates

• Presentation Proposals Due: Monday, September 7, 2026 (by 8:00 a.m.)

• Registration Opens: Opens In Sptember

• Conference Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Call for Presenters

Educators are invited to share innovative practices and insights with peers.
Submit your proposal here