Future-Proof Education: Adapting for the Class of 2030 and Beyond
Ensuring relevance, resilience, and readiness in a rapidly changing world of work
The forum is intended for educators and leaders from schools and colleges that deliver career related qualifications like BTEC, whether it be alongside GCE A levels or the IBCP diploma – our forum will help to spark ideas and provide opportunity for discussion which we are sure will be of interest to you.
CRSC and Pearson are proud to announce the 2026 CRS Forum
January 22-23, 2026 at the EUC Campus in Nicosia, Cyprus
The registration fee is €500 for the two-day conference, including lunch, refreshments, and dinner on Thursday evening.
Accommodation
Our preferred hotel is the Hypnos Boutique Hotel in Nicosia. Early booking is recommended.
Why attend?
- Gain inspiration from new CRS pathways for your school or college, including practical insights from leading practitioners.
- Enhance your professional skills with two exclusive learning workshops, including sessions on the ethical use of AI in education, and on emotional intelligence for transformative teaching.
- Collaborate and network with representatives from leading schools including the American
School of Barcelona, GEMS International School Al Khail, ROC Zadkine, International School of the Hague, European Azerbaijan School and many more.
Highlights
- Keynote: “Rethinking Education in a Rapidly Changing World: Empowering Students through the STEM approach for an Unknown Future” by Professor Loucas Louca, EUC School of Education.
- Workshops on emotional intelligence, digital well-being, formative assessment, and the ethical use of AI.
- Presentations on curriculum development, the ‘Pre-Med’ pathway and connecting work experience opportunities to your CRS and, of course, an evening social event, Cyprus style!
Join us
Join us in shaping the future of career-focused education and ensure your institution remains at the forefront of innovation. We look forward to welcoming you to Nicosia!
Warm regards
Joe Ausena-Patten
Senior Regional Development Manager
Pearson
Jonas Winblad
Managing Director
CRS Consulting
Past conferences
IBCP & BTEC Conference in Madrid,
January 23-24 2025
Sample of the Madrid conference agenda
The CRSC team would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that attended and contributed to our conference in Madrid this year. Your energy, dedication and collaboration to career-related studies was truly infectious!
Video from the conference: https://ai.invideo.io/watch/5HAqr7LJ930
| Session theme | led by |
| The new CP Core for 2025 | Becky Youngman, IBO |
| Creative ways of generating BTEC assessment evidence using new technology | Shaun Chambers, Pearson Standards Verifier for Creative subjects and Esports |
| Developing entrepreneurship and sustainability consciousness in vocational education | Bas De Reus, ROC Zadkine |
| How to embed employability skills and real world learning opportunities in career-related studies | Bruno Brunas, International School of the Hague |
| Partnering with JA Europe and maximising practical experiences for students | Nicky Schembri and Naila Neymatova, Verdala International School |
| Investing in your BTEC/ CRS team – how Pearson can support your professional development | James Broadbent, Pearson Professional Development |
