THE CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 13-16, 2025

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LUXEMBOURG

CBI Learning Labs Conference 2025

A 4-day conference on Concept-Based Inquiry teaching and learning.

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Join us for an immersive multi-day experience designed for educators ready to go beyond the theory and into transformational practice.

Hosted by Professional Learning International, CBI Learning Labs 2025 brings together a global community of concept-driven teachers, school leaders, and curriculum designers to explore what it really means to lead learning through inquiry.

Expect more than just keynotes. This is a conference built around hands-on workshops, real-world classroom strategies, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll walk away with tools, insights, inspiration to shift thinking in your school, and the confidence to lead meaningful change.

Whether you’re just starting your Concept-Based journey or deepening years of experience, this is your space to connect, learn, and lead.

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Tickets for the 2025 CBI Learning Labs Conference at the International School of Luxembourg are available now.

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All-Access Pass | €1225 €1149

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Entry to the one-day Pre-Conference
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Conference dinner on Saturday 15 November)
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Access to all three Conference days (14 - 16 November).

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Pre-Conference Pass | €449

Access to the Pre-Conference sessions on 13 November.

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Conference Dinner | €75

Join your fellow conference attendees for a 3-course dinner on Saturday 15 November.

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Keynote Speaker

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., founder of CBK Associates, has consulted in person with schools in 55 countries to influence young people to be purposeful global citizens and to assist educators with dynamic curriculum design for meaningful action. Cathryn was a lead co-author of the International Baccalaureate Programme’s CAS Guide for the Diploma Programme with influence on the Middle Years’ Service as Action Programme and Career-Related Programmes.

She authored The Complete Guide to Service Learning and two books with Philippe Cousteau on environmental stewardship for children and teens: Make a Splash and Going Blue. Cathryn’s expertise also includes social and emotional learning, intercultural understanding, youth leadership, and joyfully uplifting the service ethos throughout school communities. Her work always exemplifies best teaching practices.

Learn more at cbkassociates.com.

Enlivening Service Learning for Community Engagement and Global Citizenship

Service Learning – A Pathway to Engagement

Pre-Conference Session
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. is a global education consultant and author specializing in service learning, SEL, and youth leadership. She works with schools worldwide to design action-driven, student-centered curriculum.

Keynote Speaker

Rachel French, MA Ed., is Director of Professional Learning International and a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction trainer. She has worked with international schools across South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, and has co-presented with Dr. Lynn Erickson in Cyprus, England, Luxembourg, and Germany. As an experienced IB PYP workshop leader, Rachel supports schools in aligning Concept-Based approaches with IB frameworks and has presented at leading conferences including the AEM IB Global Conference and AGIS.

Through her work with PLI, Rachel leads professional learning experiences around the world, helping educators design meaningful curriculum, deepen student thinking, and implement inquiry-based teaching with confidence. She continues to consult with schools on planning, implementation, and unit design review, supporting teams to bring Concept-Based Inquiry to life in classrooms.

Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry

The Long Game — Embedding Concept-Based Inquiry in Schools

Pre-Conference Workshop
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Rachel French, M.A. Ed.

Keynote Speaker

Rachel French, MA Ed., is Director of Professional Learning International and a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction trainer. She has worked with international schools across South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, and has co-presented with Dr. Lynn Erickson in Cyprus, England, Luxembourg, and Germany. As an experienced IB PYP workshop leader, Rachel supports schools in aligning Concept-Based approaches with IB frameworks and has presented at leading conferences including the AEM IB Global Conference and AGIS.

Through her work with PLI, Rachel leads professional learning experiences around the world, helping educators design meaningful curriculum, deepen student thinking, and implement inquiry-based teaching with confidence. She continues to consult with schools on planning, implementation, and unit design review, supporting teams to bring Concept-Based Inquiry to life in classrooms.

Introduction to Concept-Based Inquiry

The Long Game — Embedding Concept-Based Inquiry in Schools

Pre-Conference Workshop
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Rachel French, M.A. Ed.

Keynote Speaker

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., founder of CBK Associates, has consulted in person with schools in 55 countries to influence young people to be purposeful global citizens and to assist educators with dynamic curriculum design for meaningful action. Cathryn was a lead co-author of the International Baccalaureate Programme’s CAS Guide for the Diploma Programme with influence on the Middle Years’ Service as Action Programme and Career-Related Programmes.

She authored The Complete Guide to Service Learning and two books with Philippe Cousteau on environmental stewardship for children and teens: Make a Splash and Going Blue. Cathryn’s expertise also includes social and emotional learning, intercultural understanding, youth leadership, and joyfully uplifting the service ethos throughout school communities. Her work always exemplifies best teaching practices.

Learn more at cbkassociates.com.

Enlivening Service Learning for Community Engagement and Global Citizenship

Service Learning – A Pathway to Engagement

Pre-Conference Session
November 13

Conference Keynote
November 15

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.

Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A. is a global education consultant and author specializing in service learning, SEL, and youth leadership. She works with schools worldwide to design action-driven, student-centered curriculum.

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keynote speaker

cathryn berger kaye

keynote speaker

rachel french

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roundtable discussions