JAN 22-23, 2027 | Hong Kong

The 8th School Administration Conference

People, Policy & Compliance

Leading Recruitment, Tax, and Government Relations in International Schools

Venue: Hong Kong Academy
Dates: January 22-23, 2027

Date

January 21-22, 2027
Thursday-Friday

Location

Hong Kong Academy
Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Price

USD 345 pp

Super Early Bird Now Open!

Audience

Decision Makers & Senior Administrative Leaders

Talent Portability

Strategic Retention

Regulatory Diplomacy

Institutional Trust

Public-Private Synergy

Talent Portability ✦ Strategic Retention ✦ Regulatory Diplomacy ✦ Institutional Trust ✦ Public-Private Synergy ✦

International schools across the region are operating in an increasingly complex environment, where recruitment decisions, tax compliance, and government relations are no longer technical back-office matters, but high-stakes leadership responsibilities.

The Leadership School Administration Conference (SAC) brings together senior non-teaching administrative leaders for expert-led dialogue, real-world scenarios, and candid peer exchange across three critical areas: attracting and retaining talent in regulated markets, navigating tax and compliance obligations with confidence, and building trusted relationships with government authorities.

Designed specifically for experienced leaders, this conference moves beyond presentations and checklists. Through expert panels, roundtable discussions, and facilitated case conversations, participants will sharpen judgment, ask better questions, and strengthen their leadership credibility in situations where legal, financial, and reputational risks intersect.

This is a Leadership SAC for those responsible not just for systems and processes, but for institutional trust.

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for senior leaders with responsibility for people, policy, and compliance, including:

Heads of Operations

Business Managers

HR Directors and Managers

Finance leaders overseeing payroll, tax, and compliance

School Directors and Executive Leaders

Academic leaders with school-wide responsibility for staffing, compliance, or external relations may also find this conference highly relevant.

Why Attend

Lead with confidence in high-risk areas

Recruitment, tax, and government relations now demand strong leadership judgment—not guesswork.

Learn from experts and peers

Engage with paid specialists and experienced leaders in honest, practical dialogue.

Go beyond rules and checklists

Build clarity, language, and decision-making confidence for complex, real-world situations.

Designed for senior leaders

A Leadership SAC for non-teaching administrative leaders responsible for people, policy, and institutional trust.