The 20th OpenApply Admissions Conference is set to occur at TASIS Portugal on April 25 & 26, 2025.
This gathering highlights the essential nature of empathy, inclusion, and collaboration within international schools. Building strong relationships among students, faculty, and families is crucial for recruitment and innovation in education. The attendees will delve into the benefits of integrating diverse insights to cultivate inclusive environments that value every individual's voice.
Since its inception in 2013, OpenApply has aimed to address the professional development needs in the admissions sector to navigate emerging challenges. This marks the organization’s seventh conference held in Europe.
The theme for this conference, 'Empathy Elevates Education', will cover:
Participants are encouraged to network with innovative admissions and marketing professionals, share effective practices, and adopt transformative strategies to enhance their institutions.
Attendees are invited to share their success stories, innovative practices, or areas of expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to present one’s work and motivate others.
Aligned with the theme, Empathy Elevates Education, the conference seeks presentations that address the following topics:
Contributors will receive:
Proposals may be submitted until February 28, 2025.
The schedule includes professional development sessions led by experts from admissions, marketing, and advancement sectors, as well as workshops organized by OpenApply's team.
Each day will commence around 8:30 am and conclude by approximately 4:30 pm, with a happy hour scheduled for the evening of the first day. Further details will be available shortly!
Register to secure a spot!
*Registration covers food and beverages during the conference and happy hour. Participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
1️⃣ Legacy Hotel Cascais, Curio Collection by Hilton
Price per room, per night with breakfast included – single occupancy.
For double occupancy, an additional charge of 15€/night applies.
Rates are subject to availability. It is advised to secure a booking as early as possible via the provided BOOKING LINK
2️⃣ Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais
The rate is applicable per room per night and includes breakfast, internet access, service charges, and taxes.
City tax of €4 per person per night is not included in the rate.
Rates are subject to availability. Booking is encouraged via the HOTEL WEBSITE using code TASISPT.
For further inquiries, please reach out to filipa.casimiro@pestana.com.
🛼 Transportation Information
Shuttles will be arranged between the school and the conference hotel on both days. Additional information will follow!
🏫 About the Host School
TASIS Portugal, the newest addition to the TASIS family of schools, accommodates students from pre-kindergarten to 11th grade (12th grade starting September 2025). This new institution offers a rich curriculum and collaborates with parents, situated in Sintra, conveniently located between the historic castles of Sintra and the coastal town of Cascais.
🔍 Interested in past conferences?
Participants are encouraged to view feedback from previous conferences and highlights from various host cities.
For questions or assistance, please reach out via email.
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