International SIPeS Conference 2026
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
University of Malta - Valletta Campus | Valletta, MA
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The International SIPeS Conference 2026, with the support of the Government of Malta’s Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, will bring together scholars, educators, policy makers and practitioners who are committed to building inclusive education systems in diverse contexts. Hosted by the University of Malta, in collaboration with the University of Salerno and the Italian Society of Special Pedagogy, and with the support of the Government of Malta’s Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, the conference will explore how education can support all learners to flourish in rapidly changing societies.Among the keynote speakers, we are honoured to host Ms Roselyn Cason Marcus, Global Director, Senior Talent Attraction and Affinity, McKinsey and Company, and Mr Uzair Qadeer, Chief People Officer at the BBC.
Key messages:
▪️Education for all in a world marked by mobility, inequality and rapid change
▪️Evidence-informed practice that respects and values diversity
▪️Future-oriented approaches that emphasise human rights, participation and wellbeing
Participants will have the opportunity to:
▪️Present empirical and theoretical research on inclusion and special pedagogy
▪️Share innovative practices that respond to complex learning and participation needs
▪️Engage in dialogue about leadership, policy and teacher education for inclusion
▪️Network with colleagues from Italy, Malta and other countries
Thematic focus:
▪️Diversity, equity and inclusion in early childhood, school and higher education
▪️Rights-focused and person-centred approaches to disability and neurodiversity
▪️Supporting key transitions, including movement between educational stages and pathways from school to further study, training and work
▪️Teacher education, professional learning and collaborative practice for inclusive futures
▪️Leadership, policy and system transformation for diverse and inclusive learning communities
▪️Family, community and interagency partnerships that sustain participation across the life course
▪️Pedagogies that nurture belonging, voice and meaningful outcomes in education and work
For more information, visit:
https://www.um.edu.mt/events/sipes2026/
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Where is it happening?
University of Malta - Valletta Campus, 158 Triq San Kristofru, Valletta, VLT, MaltaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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