Bangkok Patana School had the privilege of hosting the AIELOC Conference in February 2026, welcoming over 150 educators from across the world to explore themes of belonging and inclusivity. The weekend was made especially memorable, not only the professional dialogue, but the remarkable way our students embraced genuine leadership opportunities throughout the event.

Several of our Secondary students stepped forward to lead workshops for visiting delegates, sharing their experiences with confidence and thoughtfulness. A particular highlight was the interactive keynote delivered by Year 13 students, Yi Xuan and Plearn, who spoke movingly about their community engagement work with deaf children and their initiative, WeHearU. Standing on the Theatre stage before an international audience is no small feat, yet they did so with authenticity, clarity and real purpose.

Beyond the spotlight, 30 student ambassadors volunteered across the three days, playing a vital role in the smooth running of the conference. From welcoming and guiding participants around the campus, to supporting with technology and even ensuring classrooms were fully “pen-plenished”, their warmth and professionalism were consistently praised. We were also delighted that Elliott, one of our IBCP students, served as a lead photographer for the event. His images beautifully captured both the energy of the weekend and its deeper focus on inclusion and connection.

Creativity shone through in our conference art competition, with numerous impressive entries. Congratulations to Avery Snow in Year 6 for winning first place, and to Ana Bolakoso in Year 11 and Téa Wilson-Jiwatram, who were jointly second.

We are immensely proud of the maturity and enthusiasm shown by our students. They did not simply support the conference, they contributed to it in meaningful and visible ways, showing the confidence and responsibility our students are capable of when given genuine opportunities.