International Forums in 2026

India Forum

Date: October 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM Onwards
Location: Shangri-La Bengaluru, India

After four successful editions in Delhi and Mumbai, the College Board India Forum returns in 2026 — this time in Bengaluru, one of India’s most dynamic hubs of education, innovation, and global ambition. Designed especially for school and university leaders, the Forum will bring together senior voices from across India’s education ecosystem for a day of meaningful dialogue, insight, and collaboration.

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College Board SAT | AP Days - Two Locations!

Date: October 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM Onwards - Register here!
Location: Azimut Grand Hotel, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Date: October 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM Onwards - Register here!
Location: Sheraton Astana Hotel, Astana, Kazakhstan

• College Board SAT | AP Day will provide opportunities for key decision-makers and thought-leaders from the education sector across South and Central Asia, to connect, strategize, and learn about preparing students for a successful transition to college.
• This event brings together dynamic education professionals and thought leaders globally, across disciplines, to address access and success issues that challenge—and inspire—educators at all levels and in all professions.

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Save the Date! China Forum 2026

Date: October 16-17, 2026 
Location: Shenzhen, China

The College Board China Forum returns October 16–17, 2026, in Shenzhen.

Building on 2025's gathering of higher education leaders from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and Singapore alongside top K-12 leaders from China, this year's Forum continues to spotlight trends in international education — with updates on AP® Exam results, the international digital SAT®, and the digital SAT Suite.

High school leaders, administrators, and educators across international education are invited to join us for networking, best practices, and forward-looking conversation.

More details coming soon.

Past Forums

Canada Forum 2026: Pathways to Postsecondary Success

Date: April 15-16, 2026
Location: Vancouver, Canada

The College Board partnered with Simon Fraser University, the Surrey District School Board, and the Burnaby District School Board, to convene senior leaders from K12, Higher Education, Government, Industry, and Community Organizations to explore strategies for expanding learning pathways and equipping students with the skills and competencies necessary to thrive in an uncertain future.

The event included facilitated dialogues with leading global experts, working sessions to identify best practices, and networking opportunities to build cross-sector partnerships. With a focus on collaboration and implementation, this forum was a unique opportunity to shape the future of education and workforce readiness in Canada.

With 100+ years of educational leadership in nearly every country, the College Board was honoured to work alongside Canadian educators to make the Forum a reality.  

2025 China Forum

Date: October 25, 2025
Location: Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China

In 2025, the event brought together higher education leaders from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and top K-12 school leaders from China to discuss trends in higher education and international study. Participants connected and learned from each other, empowering the future of international education and exploring high-quality development. The College Board released the 2025 AP® exam results, updates on the international digital SAT®, and new developments with the digital SAT Suite of Assessments and AP digital exams. High school leaders, administrators, educators, and colleagues from the international education field joined for networking, exchanging ideas, and sharing best practices.

College Board India Forum 2025 

Date: October 28, 2025
Location: Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Mumbai, India

The College Board hosted its fifth annual India Forum on October 28 at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Mumbai.

The Forum provided opportunities for key decision-makers and thought-leaders from the education sector across India, South and Central Asia, to connect, strategize, and learn about preparing students for a successful transition to college. 
India Forum brought together dynamic education professionals and thought leaders globally, across disciplines, to address access and success issues that challenge—and inspire—educators at all levels and in all professions.

MENA Forum

Date: March 1, 2024, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: American University in Dubai

On March 1, the College Board hosted its second annual MENA Forum on March 1, 2024, at the American University in Dubai. The Forum provided opportunities for key decision-makers and thought-leaders from the education sector across the MENA region to connect, strategize, and learn about preparing students for a successful transition to university.

Topics included:

• Plenary 1: Passports to Global Higher Education
• Plenary 2: Changing the Invitation to Advanced Coursework
• Plenary 3: The Evolving Role of Assessments in Admissions
• Breakout Groups on Curriculum, Admissions, and Assessments
• Student Capstone Poster Session and School Awards Ceremony