NESSIC Annual Leadership Conference
Date:
Friday & Saturday, 27-28 November 2026
Host School:
Cogdel Cranleigh High School Wuhan
No.9 Tianyu Road, Panglongcheng Economic Development Zone, Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430300
武汉市黄陂区盘龙城经济开发区天宇路9号
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E-hailing 网约车:
Wuhan Kangli High School – East Gate 1
武汉康礼高级中学-东1门
Planning is currently underway - Stay tuned for more updates!
Thank You Hiba Academy Shanghai for hosting
2025 NESSIC Annual Leadership Conference!
Tentative
Conference
Schedule
The full conference program, including detailed session titles and speakers, will be available approximately one month before the conference. Below is a tentative schedule for reference. Times and activities are subject to change.
Conference Eve, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Sponsor table setup. Tables, chairs, electrical, and table numbers prepared in advance; sponsors set up at their assigned tables.
Conference Day 1, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Typical activities (order may vary)
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Buses pick up from designated conference hotels
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Registration & Coffee on arrival
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Opening ceremony / welcome
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Keynote session
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Concurrent peer presentations / breakout sessions
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Lunch
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Social function or networking reception at the end of the day (finger food and drinks rather than a full dinner; informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere)
Conference Day 2, 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Typical activities (order may vary)
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Buses pick up from designated conference hotels
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Coffee on arrival
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Opening session
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Keynote session
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Concurrent peer presentations / breakout sessions
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Lunch
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Closing session
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End-of-conference buses to airport or designated drop-off points
Full Program Coming Soon
The comprehensive conference program with session descriptions, speaker biographies and room assignments will be released one month before the conference date.
Lodging and Travel
Notes with hotel reservation
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While we recommend our designated conference hotels for convenience and special rates, attendees are welcome to book alternative accommodations.
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Complimentary conference shuttle service is exclusively available between the designated conference hotels and the host school. If you (and/or your colleagues) book other hotels, you will need to arrange your own transportation to the host school during the conference days.
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Designated Hotel #1:
Wuhan Marriott Hotel Hankou 武汉卓尔万豪酒店
8 Hongtu Boulevard, Dongxihu District, Wuhan, Hubei, China, 430040
武汉东西湖区宏图大道8号
Contact Information 酒店联系人:
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Contact Person: 王丹 Wendy Wang
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Booking via Phone: +86 199 7103 9787
Contact the hotel directly and mention "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" to receive the special conference rate.
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Booking via Email: Chao.Cheng@marriott.com
Copy email address provided above and include "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" in the subject line to ensure the special conference rate is applied.
Room Types & Rates 房型&价格:
Business View King Bed
600 RMB/人民币600元 (每晚) with 1-2 breakfast 含单/双早
Business View Twin Bed
650 RMB/人民币 (每晚) with 1-2 breakfast 含单/双早
Estimated Travel Time to Hotel
Arrive by Air 乘空运抵达: 武汉天河国际机场
Taxi or DiDi: 20 mins from Tianhe Airport 出租车或网约车: 武汉天河国际机场20分钟
Subway地铁: Metro line 2, 35min（5 stops to Hongtu Boulevard station A) 2号线（5站直达 宏图大道A出口）
Arrive by Train 乘火车抵达
Hankou Railway station 汉口火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 15 mins driving 驱车15分钟可达
Subway地铁: Metro line 2, 25min （5 stops to Hongtu Boulevard station A）地铁2号线（5站直达 宏图大道A出口）
Wuhan railway station 武汉火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 30 mins driving 驱车30分钟可达
Subway地铁:
Metro line 4, to Line 8, 50min （7 stops to YueJiaZui, then transfer to Line 8 ,9 stops to Hongtu Boulevard station L ) 地铁4号线换乘8号线（7站到岳家嘴站，换乘8号线，9站至宏图大道L出口）
Wuchang railway station 武昌火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 45 mins driving 驱车45分钟可达
Subway地铁:
Metro line 4 to Line 8, 50min (7 stops to YueJiaZui, then transfer to Line 8 ,9 stops to Hongtu Boulevard station L ) 地铁4号线换乘8号线（7站到岳家嘴站，换乘8号线，9站至宏图大道L出口）
Designated Hotel #2:
Crowne Plaza Wuhan Tianhe Airport 武汉天河机场皇冠假日酒店
2nd Floor, Passenger Service Complex, Terminal 2, Tianhe Airport, Jichang Avenue, Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei, China 430000
武汉黄陂区湖北武汉天河机场2号航站楼
Contact Information 酒店联系人:
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Contact Person: Ying Zong (Anna)
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Booking via Phone: +86 150 7102 2931
Contact the hotel directly and mention "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" to receive the special conference rate.
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Booking via Email: anna.zong@wuhthair.com
Copy email address provided above and include "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" in the subject line to ensure the special conference rate is applied.
Room Types & Rates 房型&价格:
Superior King Room 皇冠高级大床房
550 RMB/Night 550 人民币/每晚 with 1 breakfast含单早
Superior Twin Room 皇冠高级双床房
600 RMB /Night 600人民币/每晚 with double breakfast含双早
Deluxe King Room 皇冠豪华大床房
600 RMB /Night 600人民币/每晚 with 1 breakfast含单早
Deluxe Twin Room 皇冠豪华双床房
650 RMB /Night 650人民币/每晚 with double breakfast含双早
Estimated Travel Time to Hotel
Arrive by Air 乘空运抵达: 武汉天河国际机场
Taxi or DiDi: 5 mins from Tianhe Airport 出租车或网约车: 武汉天河国际机场5分钟
Arrive by Train 乘火车抵达
Hankou Railway station 汉口火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 30 mins driving 驱车30分钟可达
Subway地铁: Line 2, 40min (10 stops to Tianhe Airport Station, Exit B) 地铁2号线，40分钟（10站至天河机场站，B出口）
Wuhan railway station 武汉火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 45-60 mins driving 驱车45-60分钟可达
Subway地铁: 1.5+ hours (not recommended)
Wuchang railway station 武昌火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 45-60 mins driving 驱车45-60分钟可达
Subway地铁: 1.5+ hours (not recommended)
Designated Hotel #3:
Holiday Inn Wuhan Tianhe Airport 武汉天河机场假日酒店
1st Floor, Terminal 2 Passenger Service Complex, Tianhe Airport, T2 Loop Road, Huangpi District, Wuhan, Hubei, China 430000
武汉黄陂区天河机场T2客运大楼旅客服务综合体1层
Contact Information 酒店联系人:
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Contact Person: Ying Zong (Anna)
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Booking via Phone: +86 150 7102 2931
Contact the hotel directly and mention "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" to receive the special conference rate.
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Booking via Email: anna.zong@wuhthair.com
Copy email address provided above and include "Cogdel-NESSIC" or "康礼-NESSIC" in the subject line to ensure the special conference rate is applied.
Room Types & Rates 房型&价格:
Superior King Room 假日高级大床房
400 RMB/Night 400 人民币/每晚 with 1 breakfast含单早
Superior Twin Room 假日高级双床房
450 RMB /Night 450人民币/每晚 with double breakfast含双早
Deluxe King Room 假日豪华大床房
500 RMB /Night 500人民币/每晚 with 1 breakfast含单早
Deluxe Twin Room 假日豪华双床房
550 RMB /Night 550人民币/每晚 with double breakfast含双早
Estimated Travel Time to Hotel
Arrive by Air 乘空运抵达: 武汉天河国际机场
Taxi or DiDi: 5 mins from Tianhe Airport 出租车或网约车: 武汉天河国际机场5分钟
Arrive by Train 乘火车抵达
Hankou Railway station 汉口火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 30 mins driving 驱车30分钟可达
Subway地铁: Line 2, 40min (10 stops to Tianhe Airport Station, Exit B) 地铁2号线，40分钟（10站至天河机场站，B出口）
Wuhan railway station 武汉火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 45-60 mins driving 驱车45-60分钟可达
Subway地铁: 1.5+ hours (not recommended)
Wuchang railway station 武昌火车站
Taxi or DiDi: 45-60 mins driving 驱车45-60分钟可达
Subway地铁: 1.5+ hours (not recommended)
Travel & Bus Recommendations
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Getting to the Conference Hotels
🚇 By Train
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(👍RECOMMENDED) From 汉口火车站 Hankou Railway Station:
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This is the most convenient station, it's directly on Metro Line 2, the same line as all conference hotels
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Serves most high-speed trains
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20-40 minutes (by Didi/taxi)
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40-50 minutes (by Subway)
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From other stations ( 武汉火车站 Wuhan Railway Station, 武昌火车站 Wuchang Railway Sation): 50-60 minutes (by Didi/taxi)
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(Note: All driving times above assume normal traffic conditions)
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✈️ By Air
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(👍HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) 武汉天河国际机场 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): <5-20 minutes by Didi/taxi, 35-40 minutes minutes by subway
Note: Times assume normal traffic conditions
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Conference Shuttle Bus Schedule
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Friday & Saturday mornings: Pickup from conference hotels → school
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Friday evening: Return from school → conference hotels (after sessions end)
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Departure Shuttle on Saturday (14:45 from school)
At the end of the conference, our complimentary shuttle bus will take you from the host school to TWO destinations. Choose the one that works for you:
🚇 OPTION 1: 汉口火车站 Hankou Railway Station
Arrival: 15:15
Best for: Anyone departing by train
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If departing from 武汉火车站 Wuhan Railway Station take metro line 2 and transfer to line 4 at 洪山广场Hongshan Square (approx 1hr)
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If departing from 武昌火车站 Wuchang Railway Sation take metro line 2 and transfer to line 7 at 螃蟹岬 PangXieJia (approx 35mins)
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⚠️ Plan to arrive at the railway station at least 1 hour before your train departure
️️✈️OPTION 2: 武汉天河国际机场 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Arrival: 15:00
Best for: Anyone flying out of WUH
Note: Times assume normal traffic conditions
About the Host School
Cogdel Cranleigh High School Wuhan offers a dual pathway to higher education. International track offers AP, A-Level, Chinese-Canadian and International courses. The Domestic Orientation track offers a combination of subjects for the college entrance examination in strict accordance with the New Curriculum for Chinese Gaokao curriculum. Cogdel Cranleigh High School Wuhan is a new campus for the overall restructuring and upgrading of the International Department of Wuhan No. 6 High School. It inherits and develops the historical excellence in education, school running tradition, educational philosophy and management system of the International Department of Wuhan No. 6 High School. The school is jointly founded by Hanjiang Hongyuan and Cogdel Education Group, and Cranleigh school UK. Cogdel Cranleigh is committed to becoming a leading, national first-class and world famous boutique high school in Wuhan.
武汉科格德尔克兰利中学提供双向高等教育的途径。国际课程提供AP、A-Level、华裔加拿大语及国际课程。国内导向方向严格遵循《中国高考新课程》课程，提供高考科目组合。科格德尔·克兰利武汉高中是武汉第六中学国际部整体重组和升级的新校区。它继承并发展了武汉第六中学国际部在教育、校务传统、教育理念和管理体系上的历史卓越。学校由汉江宏元、科格德尔教育集团与英国克兰利学校联合创办。科格德尔克兰利致力于成为武汉领先的国家级一流且享誉世界级的精品高中。
Ma De Ju 马德柱
Chief Principal 校长
Wuhan Cranleigh Senior High School 武汉康里高级中学
Ma De Ju, Chief Principal of Wuhan Cranleigh Senior High School and Wuhan Kaiming Middle School, former principal of Wuhan No. 6 Middle School. Ma De Ju is respected educator across China both as a leader in educational reform and school leadership, one of the most influential principals in Wuhan and a leader in mathematics teaching.
马德柱，武汉康里高级中学和武汉开明中学校长，前武汉第六中学校长。马德柱在中国备受尊敬，既是教育改革的领导者，也是学校领导力的领导者，也是武汉最具影响力的校长之一，也是数学教学领域的领军人物。
Cancellation and Refund Policy
As is customary with events that require detailed advance planning based on attendance, cancellations are discouraged. However, recognising that some circumstances are unavoidable, NESSIC has a cancellation policy similar to other organisations that require significant advanced planning and allow registration transfers within a school/organisation.
Please note requirements:
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Cancellations and changes must be submitted in writing by email: Attendee email conference.registration@NESSIC.org; Sponsor email sponsorships@NESSIC.org. No cancellations via phone, instant message, or social media will be accepted.
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Registration transfers. Registration or event ticket may be transferred free of charge to another person in your organisation by written request to NESSIC 4 weeks prior to the first day of the event. After this date cancellations are subject to the following schedule.
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Refund. If notice of cancellation re the registered participant is received:
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30+ days before the first day of the event: 80% refund
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15-29 days before the first day of the event: 40% refund
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Less than 15 days before the first day of the event: no refund
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Refund processing time: 14 working day after the event has ended.
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No refunds for no-shows
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Attendance changes. Kindly notify us of any cancellations or changes, even during no-refund period. This helps us update the attendance roster, prepare name tags and ensure the best possible experience for all participants.
Rules for Participation
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Full conference registration fee includes access to all sessions, workshops, receptions, tea breaks, lunches and social function.
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Only NESSIC Participating Schools/Affiliated Partners or individuals from NESSIC Participating Schools/Affiliated Partners can take advantage of the discounted membership registration rate. All NESSIC membership benefits for event registration rates are non-transferable to others outside of the member organisation.
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The discounted rate must be selected at the time of the initial registration. Due to regulations, refunds cannot be given for incorrect registration submissions.
Photo, Image, and Recording Disclaimer
Registration and attendance at NESSIC events constitutes an agreement by the registrant to NESSIC's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photos, images, video, and/or audio recordings of such events without compensation or approval rights. All professionally taken photos, images videos, and recordings are the property of NESSIC.
Terms and policies subject to change.