2026 Annual Conference in Prague
March 18 – 21, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 ISCA Annual Conference in the historic city of Prague, where we come together with a shared purpose: building bridges that connect students, counselors, educators, and school communities. This year’s theme—Building Bridges—captures our commitment to guiding each other from where we are to where we aspire to be.
As international school counselors, we understand the importance of bridging gaps—between student needs and available services, theory
and practice, and vision and implementation. Our role is to craft strong, intentional pathways that lead to meaningful, lasting change.
A bridge is more than just a structure; it symbolizes the practices, tools, and models that support growth, as well as the everyday strategies that empower transformation. This theme challenges all counselors and educators to reflect on what it takes to move forward toward a more connected, supported, and skillful future.
Together, let’s build bridges that pave the way for brighter educational journeys worldwide.
Rosalind Wiseman
Claiming Counselor Leadership – Navigating the Invisible Operating Systems of Schools
Jacinta Williams
Holding On, Holding Each Other
Allison Edwards
Growing up Strong: Empowering Young Minds to Manage Emotions, Navigate Conflict and Embrace Growth
Pre-Conference: Cultures of Dignity with Rosalind Wiseman
Tuesday I March 17, 2026
Start ISCA Annual Conference in Prague 2026 with a full-day workshop led by Rosalind Wiseman on elevating student voice and strengthening belonging in international schools.
Join as a one-day standalone event or add it to your conference registration.
Deep Dive Workshops
At the Prague Conference, six Deep Dives will be offered twice—on Thursday and Saturday—giving you flexibility to choose when to attend. Each participant may join two Deep Dives during the conference.
Sign-ups for registered attendees open in March through the conference app.
Allison Edwards
Flooded: A Brain-Based Guide to Help Children Manage Emotions
Dr. Emily Meadows
Compliance or Resistance?: Strategic Responses to Anti-LGBTQ+ Pressures in School
Jacinta Williams
Building Bridges: Dialoguing Across Lines of Difference
Jaime LaDawn Roya
From Chaos to Clarity: Structuring College Counseling through Intentional Systems
Tara Eddy
Different Brains Means Different Mental Health Patterns: What not to miss—and systems to address challenges proactively
Scilla Andreen
Stories, Brain Science, and AI: A New Blueprint for Student Wellbeing
Sarah Clapham & Rhonda Williams
From Barriers to Bridges: Integrating Effective Group Facilitation Into Practice
Pei-Yu Lin & Noa Kanter
Piecing It Together: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Complex Student Needs
Join Charles University Tours and Info Sessions Before the Conference!
Get beyond the conference hotel and into Prague’s academic scene.
ISCA attendees can join FREE, exclusive university tours and info sessions hosted by the Study in Prague Consortium. Explore top public universities, meet staff and students, and bring fresh insights back to your school.
STEM tours, Non-STEM tours, and a half-day university showcase — all with limited spots.
Registration Includes:
- Participation in all workshops during the 4 days of workshops, including keynotes
- Three (3) full buffet lunches during the main conference
- Six (6) coffee breaks during the main conference
- Welcome reception on March 18th
- Access to the conference app and all workshop presentations
See the Full ISCA 2026 Schedule
Ready to map out your conference? Explore all four days of keynotes, workshops, wellness sessions, and events happening March 18–21, 2026 in Prague.
Curious who you’ll meet at Prague Conference 2026?
Our Sponsor and Exhibitors help make ISCA possible, and they’re also bringing tools, services, and ideas that support student wellbeing, college counseling, inclusion, and whole-school success. Click through to see the full directory and plan who you want to connect with during the conference.
Location
All conference events will be held at the Grand Hotel Prague Towers (Czech Inn Hotel).
We are pleased to offer special arrangements for attendees. To secure the best rate, we recommend booking early — prices may increase as the conference dates approach and the hotel block fills.
For your reference, here is the hotel’s contact information:
Contact Number: +420 261 191 111
Address: Kongresová 1, 140 69 Praha 4
Memories from Past Annual Conferences
Get a glimpse of the connections, collaboration, and community that define our Annual Conferences around the world.
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at Prague Conference 2026!
This is your chance to showcase your brand, products, or services to a global audience of international school counselors, educators, and leaders. Gain valuable exposure, connect with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your support for the counseling community.