World Council for Gifted and Talented Children

STaN International Conference
2019-08-21 - 2019-08-24 | Czech Republic, Czech Republic
Paradigm Shift in Gifted Education

23rd Biennial WCGTC World Conference
2019-07-24 - 2019-07-28 | Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37240, United States

35th SENG Annual Conference
2019-07-18 - 2019-07-21 | Houston, TX, Houston, TX, United States

Creativity Conference
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-14 | Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States

11th Annual Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Symposium
2019-06-18 - 2019-06-20 | Austin High School, 301 Third Street NW, Austin, MN, 55912, United States

2019 International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE)
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-16 | Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan
The National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2019 Biennial Conference of the International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) from 12–16 April 2019 at Howard Civil Service International House Taipei. The conference theme is “Nurturing Potentiality into Full Bloom and into Excellence.”
The International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) is an international learned society of scientists working in the fields of talent development, creativity, excellence, and innovation. Founded in 2008 and currently headquartered at the University of Regensburg, in Germany, the IRATDE has about 200 members from 48 countries. The IRATDE keeps in touch with its members and encourages their ongoing collaboration with one another through regular conferences and symposia, the IRATDE newsletter, Talent Talks, and its own peer-reviewed scholarly journal, Talent Development and Excellence.
The biennial IRATDE conference has been developed to generate public awareness about talent development, excellence across domains, and innovation as well as to promote greater understanding of emerging issues in talent development and excellence. Since 2009, IRATDE conferences have taken place in Xi’an (China), Beijing (China), Antalya (Turkey), Brisbane (Australia), and Dubai (UAE).
When Taiwan hosts the 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference, the event will mark the first time the IRATDE’s flagship conference will have taken place in Taiwan. The 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference will be a collaborative effort of the three co-organizers, the Department of Education of the Taipei City Government, the University of Taipei, and the National Changhua University of Education. The co-organizers will also receive support from the K–12 Education Administration, the Ministry of Education (K–12 EA, MOE), and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
The 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference will provide a platform for leading researchers, academic leaders, policymakers, teaching and learning practitioners, academic developers, and discipline-based academics to exchange and develop insights about emerging issues in talent development and excellence as well as to broaden the understanding of evidence-based talent development within the professional community of educators. Moreover, the conference will allow old friendships from around the world to be rekindled and new friendships to be made. It is expected that approximately 360 participants from around the world will attend the conference.
The program of the 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference will feature six inspiring keynotes and two invited symposia from some of the world’s foremost experts in gifted education and science education as well as numerous paper and poster presentations by innovative education researchers. Proposals will be accepted for short talks (15-minute presentations) and a poster session. All proposals will be reviewed by a scientific committee. Each poster presenter will also prepare a 5-minute oral explanation of his/her poster and work that will encourage feedback and networking among the poster presenters in an interactive setting. Half-day pre-conference workshops are also planned for 12 April that will afford delegates a special opportunity to explore a selected topic in depth and through hands-on activities.
In addition to an extensive, rigorous scientific conference program, the conference organizers are planning several fantastic social events such as a gifted education exhibition, school visits, and a post-conference tour. The gifted education exhibition will take place on the afternoon of Monday, 15 April 2019, at the University of Taipei and allow local schools to showcase some of the best work and projects being done by their talented students. Six school visits will be arranged for after the closing ceremony. These visits will provide conference delegates with additional opportunities for professional development. The tentative schedule of school visits includes two senior high schools, two junior high schools, and two elementary schools in Taipei City. Interested conference registrants will choose one school visit per time slot. Finally, the two-day post conference tour will allow participants to discover, learn about, and enjoy the tapestry of rich Taiwanese cultures.
Further conference details are forthcoming and will be posted on the webpage of the 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference (www.iratdetaipei.org/). Should you require further information in the meantime, please contact Professor Ching-Chih Kuo (kaykuo@ntnu.edu.tw). For now, please stay tuned for updates in the spring of 2018 and save the conference dates so you can be a part of this important meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you to Taipei for a great and inspiring 2019 IRATDE Biennial Conference!

2018 National Association for Gifted Children (USA)
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-18 | Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States

6th Muensterscher Bildungskongress
2018-09-19 - 2018-09-22 | Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany
Beim 6. Münsterschen Bildungskongress vom 19. bis 22. September 2018 werden die Themen der Begabungsförderung und Leistungsentwicklung vor dem Hintergrund der Bildungsgerechtigkeit im Mittelpunkt stehen. Bildungsgerechtigkeit als eine der drängenden Fragen des 21. Jahrhunderts rückt das Thema der Begabungs- und Leistungsförderung in einen weiteren Blickwinkel, den es zusätzlich zu berücksichtigen gilt. So soll der Bildungskongress dazu beitragen, dass der Begriff der Bildungsgerechtigkeit nicht nur die Entkopplung von sozialer Herkunft und Bildungserfolg beinhaltet, sondern das allgemeine Ziel fokussiert, alle Kinder und Jugendlichen in ihrer Unterschiedlichkeit und Vielfalt anzuerkennen, ihre Begabungen zu entwickeln und optimal zu fördern.
Please note that the 6th Muensterscher Bildungskongress is a German-speaking Conference; however, the keynotes and some further speeches will be in English. It is also possible to hand in English abstracts in the Call for Papers as well.

15th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness
2018-08-20 - 2018-08-24 | Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
“Inspiration, Motivation, and Creativity: Leading the Way to Giftedness”
The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand, would like to extend our warm welcome to invite you to participate in the international conference “The 15th Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG2018)” which will be organized in Bangkok during 20-24 August 2018.
The conference is designed with the objective to increase public awareness, generate enthusiasm among stakeholders in the government, academia, and private/non-government sector, which hopefully will lead to the development of future knowledge in this field as well as suitable policy and strategy for the education of gifted and talented students. It will bring leaders in gifted education from around the globe to share their knowledge, expertise, and practices.

ECHA 2018
2018-08-08 - 2018-08-11 | Croke Park, Jones' Road, Dublin, 3, Ireland
Centre for Talented Youth, Ireland would like to extend a warm welcome to join us next August in Dublin, as we host the 16th Conference of the European Council for High Ability. CTYI has a rich tradition in the field of gifted education and our affiliation with ECHA dates back over 25 years. The theme of the conference will be ‘Working with Gifted Students in the 21st Century’ and we hope this topic will invite a diverse cross section of research, as well as provide an excellent networking opportunity for those working in the field of gifted education, whether you are an educator, researcher, psychologist, teacher, parent or student.

Abstract Deadline: January 24th, 2018
Registration Deadline: July 27th, 2018

Creativity Conference
2018-08-03 - 2018-08-06 | Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Southern Oregon is where creativity and innovation meet! Whether you’re creative, study creativity, or seek to leverage creative thinking, please join us at the Creativity Conference. There will be speakers, presentations on creativity research, and hands-on workshops with activities designed to help you develop and use creativity in many ways. There is something for everyone!

2018 SENG Annual Conference
2018-07-19 - 2018-07-22 | Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA, United States
Keynote speakers include:

Tom Clynes
Patricia Gatto-Walden
Leslie Anita Hosey

2018 Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Symposium
2018-06-19 08:00 - 2018-06-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Austin High School, 301 Third Street NW, Austin, MN, 55912, United States
The annual Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium provides an opportunity for educators, counselors, administrators and parents to gain greater understanding of the unique needs of gifted and high potential learners. Participants attend in-depth sessions focusing on foundational knowledge, creativity, curriculum strategies, and social/emotional needs of gifted and high potential learners provided by the field’s finest regionally, nationally and internationally recognized presenters. All are welcome to register and attend the symposium.

The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development
2018-04-29 - 2018-05-01 | Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD, United States
The 2018 Wallace Symposium is co-hosted by the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center, the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth, and Vanderbilt University Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth. Regarded by researchers and policy-makers as the preeminent research conference on gifted education and talent development, the focus of the 2018 Wallace Symposium will be on exploring research in the field of gifted education and talent development, as well as honoring the legacy of Julian C. Stanley. Scholars are invited to participate in this symposium to share current research findings and explore important questions relevant to the field. Presenters are invited to propose sessions related to the following themes:

Academic acceleration
Talent Search Programs
Early entrance to college
Other topics relevant to research in gifted education and talent development

2018 NZAGC National Conference
2018-03-16 - 2018-03-18 | ACG Parnell College, 2 Titoki Street and 39 George Street, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
NZAGC’s national adult and student conference!
Come and connect with like minds as well as hear inspiring speakers that support the learning, social and emotional needs of gifted children.

NAGC 64th Annual Convention and Exhibition
2017-11-09 - 2017-11-12 | Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC, United States
Connect with nearly 3,000 attendees as we celebrate gifted children and create change through more than 200 learning opportunities to support children from all backgrounds in reaching their personal best and contributing to their communities.

Choose from more than 200 sessions
Examine cutting-edge research in the Poster Gallery
Explore important topics and education strategies at Roundtable Discussions
Talk with high-profile leaders in the field
Networking with teachers, parents, researchers, and others from around the world who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children

III International Conference: Talent Education
2017-10-26 - 2017-10-28 | Grand Hotel Bernardin, Obala 2, Portoroz, 6320, Slovenia
We take great pleasure to invite you to the III. MIB International Scientific Conference on Talent Education, focused on the topic of Education of Gifted Children and development of their potentials. The conference will be held at the Grand hotel Bernardin in Portorož, Slovenia, from 26th till 28th of October 2017. The main topic of the conference is practically oriented: how can we transfer theoretical starting points in practice, how practice dictates development of science, practical strategies, working with gifted children and adolescents (from kindergarten to secondary school). Entire conference will be oriented to didactic and counseling strategies. The conference will offer a range of opportunities to further development of existing links and to establish new connections and networks that will lead to a greater understanding of Talent Education.

22nd WCGTC Biennial World Conference
2017-07-20 - 2017-07-23 | University of New South Wales, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) will hold its 22nd WCGTC Biennial World Conference in Sydney, Australia on the beautiful campus of UNSW Australia (The University of New South Wales). The 2017 event will be hosted by UNSW School of Education, a world-leader in pioneering and innovative work in gifted education.
The Biennial World Conference is the official conference of the WCGTC. The event is an opportunity for researchers, practitioners, parents, and other stakeholders to gather from around the globe to discuss the vital matters, issues, and concerns that impact the field of gifted education and gifted and talented children.

2nd International Conference Of Creativity and Innovation
2017-06-27 - 2017-06-29 | Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, Rod. D. Pedro I, km 136 Pq. das Universidades, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Innovation is a term commonly used today by professionals from most different areas, indicating the need to seek new forms of survival and competition in a globalized world. However, there is little understanding of what is innovation. Is this term different from creativity? Is the presence of creativity necessary to reach innovation? Does innovation involve a synthesis between creativity and knowledge?
These questions are of interest to several researchers, indicating the importance of understanding the concepts of creativity and innovation and their possible interactions. Because these are important issues, the Brazilian Association of Creativity and Innovation-CRIABRASILIS, in partnership with the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC), intends to broaden this discussion with an interdisciplinary focus during the II International Congress of Creativity and Innovation.

2017 Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Symposium
2017-06-11 - 2017-06-15 | Austin High School, 301 Third Street NW, Austin, MN, 55912, United States

Second International Conference on Giftedness in Mexico
2017-05-26 - 2017-05-28 | Le Crillon Palace, Cuauhtemoc Avenue 1438, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, 03310, Mexico
The Second International Conference on Giftedness will be held in Mexico May 26-28, 2017. With an audience larger than 850 people, this annual conference follows a new phase of development in the community of gifted education in Latin America to present the scientific advances in superior intelligence that national and international institutions have made in recent years in favor of the most valuable human capital of a nation: their gifted children.

Symposium Creativity · Education · Sustainable Development
2017-05-05 - 2017-05-06 | BIP Creativity Center Leipzig, Torgauer Straße 114 , Leipzig, 04347, Germany
How does education enable children and young people to think and act in the future – to creative personalities?
How do education, the environment, the economy and society require each other?
What does sustainability mean in education – for school?
How must education be today in order to be able to shape and change the knowledge society of the future?
What does professionalism mean by educators and lessons?
What is necessary to develop stable personalities?

Gifted Awareness Week, Australia
2017-03-12 - 2017-03-18 | Australia, Australia
The 2017 Gifted Awareness Week sub-committee has been working hard at local, state and national levels to encourage and promote a multitude of events centred on raising awareness of the needs of gifted children. We invite you to be a part of Gifted Awareness Week Australia in 2017.
Join in with your state association in promoting and attending their activities. Share the conversations on the AAEGT and Gifted Awareness Week Facebook Pages, along with other digital and print media. Perhaps you may like to organise an event; a lunch, activity, seminar- the sky is the limit. We would love to hear what you are doing to celebrate and raise awareness of the needs of gifted children, and to share such events on the AAEGT website. A resource tool kit in digital format will be available from November 2016. Please email the National Facilitator, Melinda Gindy, to receive this tool kit upon release.

Innovation and Creativity 2016
2016-12-09 - 2016-12-10 | GEMS World Academy, Al Khail Road, Albarsha - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On behalf of the conference committees of the 14th International Conference on “Excellence, creativity, Innovation, Gifted Education”, I am delighted to welcome you to Dubai-UAE, which is proud to be the host for this Conference. The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is honoured to organize this highly regarded international event in partnership with the local and international partners.

NAGC 63rd Annual Convention and Exhibition
2016-11-03 - 2016-11-06 | Walt Disney World® Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL, 32830, United States

2016 Tennessee Association for the Gifted Conference
2016-10-20 - 2016-10-21 | Read House Historic Inn and Suites, 827 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
All aboard! Keeping Gifted Kids on Track
The keynote speakers for the 2016 TAG Conference are Brian Housand and Sally Krisel.

2016 AAEGT National Gifted Conference
2016-09-29 - 2016-10-01 | University of New South Wales, UNSW, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
Beyond the Boundaries in Gifted Education
We are delighted to welcome you to the 2016 AAEGT National Gifted Conference hosted by UNSW and the Gifted Families Support Group Inc (GFSG Inc.). The conference welcomes all members of the gifted education community, including researchers, educators, families, health professionals, and gifted individuals.The theme of the conference is Beyond the Boundaries in Gifted Education.
The sub-themes include:

Twice exceptionality
Diversity
STEM
Advocacy
Underserved populations
Indigenous groups
Creativity
Allied health
Socio-emotional development
Curriculum and pedagogy
Career development
Other

The National Gifted Conference is hosted by The School of Education, The University of New South Wales, Australia in partnership with Gifted Families support Group inc.

Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG)
2016-07-12 - 2016-07-15 | University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Confratute 2016
2016-07-10 - 2016-07-15 | University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, United States
Confratute is the longest running summer institute on enrichment-based differentiated teaching held at the University of Connecticut for over 35 years!
Confratute is a combined CONFerence, and an instiTUTE with a lot of FRATernity in between. Confratute is geared toward providing educators with research-based practical strategies for engagement and enrichment learning for all students, as well as meeting the needs of gifted and talented students.

13th ICIE Conference
2016-05-18 - 2016-05-21 | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – University of Rijeka, Sveučilišna avenija 4, Rijeka, 51000, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
