The IPDA England Conference 2027 will take place at Birmingham City University on 22 January 2027 with the following theme:
The space between… re-imagining professional learning for transformation
Call for Abstracts
We are delighted to announce the call for abstracts for the IPDA England Conference 2027, taking place at Birmingham City University on 22 January 2027.
Visit the submissions tab for full details.
Conference Strands
The following strands are provided as guidance — other relevant strands are also welcome:
- Re-imagining professional learning and teacher education
- Re-imagining professional learning for leaders of professional learning
- Professional learning and pathways of professional learning
- Professional learning for Initial Teacher Education
- Professional learning for Early Years practitioners and educators
- Professional learning for educators and practitioners in Higher Education (including Nursing, Law, Business, Paramedic, Social Work educators and more)
- Professional learning for educators and practitioners in Further Education and Adult Learning
- Professional learning for educators and practitioners specialising in Special Educational Needs
- Professional learning for leading and enabling others (including governance)
Key Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2026
- Notification of outcome: 15 November 2026
- Registration opens: 31 October 2026