6:30-7:30 a.m.: Morning Run/Walk
7:30-8:30 a.m.: Networking Breakfast + Rise & Shine
Rise & Shine is an energizing, interactive session over breakfast designed to foster connection and community among women leaders and alumni of girls’ schools. Facilitated by Dr. Claudia Beeny, Founder & Executive Director of House of Shine, participants will engage in reflective activities and guided discussions based on House of Shine’s SHINE framework (Strengths, Hobbies, Interests/Irritants, Needs, Experiences), with a focus on personal growth, leadership, and building meaningful relationships. This session is ideal for starting the day with intention and inspiration, and inspiration for strengthening the alumni network within your school community. The chance to dream big, knowing that “this or something better” is in our future, is sure to strike a chord among participants.
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Exhibit Spaces Open
8:45-9:30 a.m.: Keynote Presentation with Libby Moore
9:30-10:00 a.m.: Recognition of 2025 ICGS Prize Recipients
10:00-10:15 a.m.: Networking Break
10:20-11:10 a.m.: Breakout Session D
11:20 a.m.-12:50 p.m.: Lunch Buffet with Exhibitors
1:00-1:50 p.m.: Breakout Session E
2:00-2:50 p.m.: Breakout Session F
3:00-4:00 p.m.: INSPIRE! Session 1
4:10-5:00 p.m.: Networking Light Reception
4:30 p.m.: Global Action Research Collaborative on Girls’ Education (GARC) Fellows Graduation
Optional Evening Activities: Dine Around Options Hosted by Members of the Philadelphia Conference Host Committee; Dinner on Your Own
Join girls’ school educators, advocates, and allies from around the world as we convene June 23-25, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, for the 2025 ICGS Conference, where we will spend time in community with each other to network, share best practices, and learn about emerging educational trends through a dynamic three-day program.