International Forums
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.
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