
NESSIC Inaugural Leadership Conference
Forging Creative Futures
Location:
Harrow Haikou LiDe School
No.15 Linhai Sanlu, Meilan District, Haikou, China
Date:
Friday & Saturday, 15-16 November 2024
Registration
Fees:
NESSIC Schools & Non-NESSIC Schools: CNY2,600 per person
Approved Peer Presenters: CNY1,800 per person
Forging Creative Futures
Welcome to the "Forging Creative Futures" conference—a unique event for school leaders aiming to deepen their understanding of leadership in the age of AI. This conference focuses on how leaders can maintain human connection and leverage AI thoughtfully to drive learning, team building, collaboration, and community development.
Through presentations, panels, round tables, and networking opportunities, this event will help you and your peers develop the collective skills needed to navigate AI's challenges and opportunities. You will engage in interactive sessions centered on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving, exploring how AI can support your school’s strategic goals while fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Whether you're just starting to consider AI's impact or refining an existing approach, the emphasis will be on building human-centered leadership that ensures your schools are prepared for the future.
The conference will feature two globally recognized keynote speakers, along with workshop sessions led by educational leaders and peer presenters. Additionally, there will be planning sessions dedicated to Sports Leaders, focusing on enhancing student experiences in sports competition and exchanges.
CALL FOR PEER PRESENTERS!
We are seeking presentation proposals from Leaders/Teachers with valuable concepts, insights, and teaching/learning strategies that link to the theme, and focus on how schools can navigate the challenges and leverage the opportunities of AI. Proposals might include cases and best practices from your work experience or share recent research and developing trends. You may present on your own or you are welcome to apply to co-present with another colleague.
Peer presentations are welcomed for each of the strand groups of the conference, which are:
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Heads, Division Leaders
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Middle Management and those who desire to become Leaders
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Sport Leaders
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Business Managers
Proposal Submission Deadline extended to: Thursday, 10 October 2024
All that is needed now is the title and brief description along with the other details requested. We will review your proposal and let you know the decision as soon as possible. If approved, there will be ample time for you to prepare the actual presentation.
Designated Conference Hotels
Designated Hotel #1

Hilton Haikou Meilan
海口鲁能希尔顿
No.2 Qiongshan Road, Haikou, Hainan
海南省海口市琼山大道2号
Contact Person: Ms Zhao
Tel: (+86) 186 9516 3665 (available on business days & hours only)
Email: eos.zhao@hilton.com
Reservation Options:

#1: WeChat Booking:
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Scan the QR code
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Click "Follow the account 关注公众号"
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Select "NESSIC Inaugural Leadership Conference"
#2: Email Reservation:
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Complete and submit conference registration by register here
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Check your mailbox for a confirmation email with a subject line entitled: "Registration Received - NESSIC Inaugural Leadership Conference"
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Forward this confirmation email to Ms. Zhao at eos.zhao@hilton.com and specify your room choice:
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King Guest Room (单床): 600 RMB with single breakfast
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Twin Guest Room (双床): 680 RMB with double breakfast
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Designated Hotel #2

Wyndham Garden Haikou Meilan 海口美兰温德姆花园酒店
No. 18, Peace Avenue, Meilan District, Haikou, Hainan
海南省海口市美兰区和平大道18号
Reservation Options:
#1: Phone Booking
Contact our dedicated reservation specialist:
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Mr. Richard Chen 陈良健先生
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Tel: (+86)189 7667 4193
#2: Email Reservation:
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Complete and submit conference registration by register here
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Look for a confirmation email titled: "Registration Received - NESSIC Inaugural Leadership Conference"
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Forward this confirmation email to Mr. Chen at chenliangjian23@163.com and specify your room choice:
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City View Room (城景房): 400 RMB with single breakfast / 450 RMB with double breakfast
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Premier Room (至尊商务房): 500 RMB with single breakfast / 550 RMB with double breakfast
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Designated Hotel #3

New Yantai Hotel
海南新燕泰大酒店
No.18, 5th East Haidian Road, Haikou, Hainan
海南省海口市海甸五东路18号
Reservation Options:
#1: Phone Booking:
Contact our dedicated reservation specialist:
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Mr. Yu Zheng 郑昱先生
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Tel: (+86) 150 0808 9728
#2: Email Reservation:
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Complete and submit conference registration by register here
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Look for a confirmation email titled: "Registration Received - NESSIC Inaugural Leadership Conference"
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Forward this confirmation email to Mr. Zheng at 617600938@qq.com and specify your room choice:
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Standard Garden View Twin Room (标准双标间): 380 RMB with double breakfast
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Superior View Twin Room (高级双标间): 380 RMB with double breakfast
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Superior View King Room (豪华大床房): 380 RMB with double breakfast
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Executive Sea View King Room(行政大床房): 500 RMB with double breakfast
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Notes with Bus Transport and hotel reservation
Bus transport will be provided between the above hotels and the host school:
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on Friday and Saturday mornings from the hotels to the host school.
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on Friday evening after the sessions from the host school to the hotels.
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at the end of the conference from the host school to the airport.
Notes with hotel reservation
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You need to make your own hotel reservation (or for your colleagues who are going to attend the conference).
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You (and/or your colleagues) can book other hotels but you will need to arrange your transportation to the host school.
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Upon arrival, please arrange your transportation to the hotel.
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Transportation will be provided from the above hotels to the host school during the conference days (see above for details).