IB school leaders from pan-India converge at ‘IB Manthan 2026’ in the city

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Over 200 school leaders and educators of International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from across India came together at IB Manthan 2026, a one-day forum for professional dialogue, reflection and exchange of educational practices, held at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

The forum explored key themes including student agency, assessment, inclusion, leadership and learning in an interconnected world.

Held under the theme “Learning Beyond Boundaries: Education for an Interconnected World”, the event invited participants to examine how schools can strengthen student agency, assessment, inclusion and leadership while preparing young people to engage thoughtfully with a rapidly changing world.

Head of South Asia and Japan at the International Baccalaureate Ashish Trivedi delivered the welcome address. Head of the Academy Jonathan Long welcomed participants and guests. Director General of the International Baccalaureate Olli-Pekka Heinonen addressed the gathering on the growing relevance of IB education in India and its role in helping young people navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Across two rounds of breakout sessions, participants considered themes including student agency, assessment, inclusion, leadership and the development of interconnected school communities.

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