An educational leadership conference for the school that learns
On 18 and 19 February 2027, UIC Barcelona hosts the 2nd Impuls Educació Congress. This year we focus on how to create, lead and sustain professional learning communities, so that change genuinely reaches every school.
Learning Workshops
Keynotes by leading experts
Case Study Presentations
Plenary Panel Discussions
World-leading experts on teacher learning communities
We are bringing school leaders together once again to transform schools through practice and through leading professional learning communities.
Diana Toledo
Policy Analyst and Project Lead at the OECDDiana Toledo
A policy analyst at the OECD Directorate for Education and Skills, she has led and coordinated comparative analyses of education reforms within the framework ofEducation Policy Outlook. Her work focuses on public policy evaluation, equity-oriented governance and the continuous improvement of school systems. In Catalonia, she was responsible for the OECD report on the state of education in the region (Education Policy Outlook), providing a strategic analysis for the development of the Catalan education system. She also works regularly with public administrations and has co-authored international publications on the impact and evolution of education reforms.
Dr Dylan Wiliam
Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment, UCL Institute of EducationDr Dylan Wiliam
Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the UCL Institute of Education in London, he is one of the world’s foremost authorities on assessment for learning. His work focuses on how formative assessment and teachers’ professional development in the classroom can transform outcomes and drive sustainable school improvement. He has advised education authorities and guided the implementation of these practices in thousands of schools in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Sweden and Australia. He is also the author of key works on pedagogical leadership and teacher learning, most notably Leadership for Teacher Learning.
Professor Carol Campbell
Professor of Education, University of EdinburghProfessor Carol Campbell
Professor of Education at the University of Edinburgh and a member of theInternational Council of Education Advisers to the Scottish Government, she is a recognised expert in leadership and school improvement. Her research focuses on teachers’ professional learning and the use of data and evidence for educational transformation. She led the international research for the Teacher-Led Learning Circles project in seven countries and advises several governments on education policy. She is also co-author of leading works on teaching and system change, most notably Empowered Educators.
How to create, lead and sustain
professional learning communities (PLCs)
Teaching teams that learn together and improve student learning day after day.
WHAT’S NEW IN 2027
We keep the essence…
The first edition showed us what works. We are returning with that same essence and four new features, so that the congress does not end after two days but continues in every school.
What we keep:
by international experts
with education leaders
showcasing good practice
to take back to your school
…and raise the impact
Four new features to move from inspiration to practice.
On Wednesday 17 February, a small group of experts meets behind closed doors to frame the congress and draft the conclusions paper presented at the closing session.
With LID Barcelona: guided activities to learn how to create, lead and sustain professional learning communities in your own school. Discover the workshops ↓
A panel discussion and case study presentations on how to lead the integration of artificial intelligence with sound pedagogical judgement.
More time and better spaces to talk and connect with other leaders, supported by gamified activities.
WITH LID BARCELONA
Learning Workshops
Three parallel workshops to learn by doing and take away practical, ready-to-use tools
Scientific Organising Committee
The congress continues to be organised by the expert group “Leading the School of the Future”, made up of specialists in educational leadership, transformation and innovation from Catalonia who collaborate with Impuls Educació.
Coral Regí
A leading figure in pedagogical innovation and leadershipCoral Regí
As head of Escola Virolai in Barcelona, she led a process of educational transformation that turned the school into a model of excellence and innovation. Her approach focuses on how leaders can drive systemic change and build a school culture that promotes continuous improvement and the holistic development of students. She has served as president of the Fòrum Europeu d’Administradors de l’Educació de Catalunya (FEAEC) and as a member of the Consell Escolar de Catalunya. She has also collaborated on numerous innovation projects with the Fundació Jaume Bofill and other organisations.
Pepe Menéndez
An influential and inspiring voice in educational innovation across the Spanish-speaking worldPepe Menéndez
As an education leader in the Jesuïtes Educació school network, he drove one of the most ambitious and successful pedagogical transformations of recent decades: the Horitzó 2020 project. His work shows that large-scale change is possible, with real impact on how students learn and how teachers teach. He offers a clear vision of what 21st-century schools should look like and how to create learning environments that foster thinking and autonomy, as he describes in his latest book “Educar para la vida” (Siglo XXI).
Josep Maria Esteve
A renowned leader who turned the Institut Jacint Verdaguer into a benchmark for innovationJosep Maria Esteve
His career shows how pedagogical leadership and a clear vision can transform any school into one that nurtures talent, equity and academic excellence. His achievements in the public system are proof of this. He offers a model of leadership in which innovation reduces inequality and gives every student the same opportunities to succeed. His work has been the subject of research and of features in the media and in specialist education journals, and it inspires other public schools seeking to innovate.
Dr Miquel Àngel Prats
A recognised expert in educational technology, innovation and pedagogical leadershipDr Miquel Àngel Prats
With an extensive career as a teacher and researcher at Universitat Ramon Llull (URL), his work focuses on how to integrate technology strategically to transform learning. His vision offers a roadmap that goes beyond simply buying devices to build a genuine culture of innovation. He teaches how to lead digital transformation from a humanistic perspective, focusing on teachers’ professional development, change management and creating an environment in which technology enhances human skills rather than replacing them.
Dr Maria Rosa Buxarrais
A leading expert in professional ethics, values and moral educationDr Maria Rosa Buxarrais
Her work focuses on how education leaders can build schools that are not only centres of academic excellence but also communities that promote holistic human development and responsible citizenship. Her vision is essential for anyone seeking leadership grounded in purpose and sound values. Her work has been recognised for its contribution to the debate on the role of education in society and the importance of values in educating new generations.
Dr Anna Jolonch
Director of LID Barcelona – Centre de Lideratge EducatiuDr Anna Jolonch
Director of LID Barcelona – Centre de Lideratge Educatiu, her work focuses on how leadership teams can transform their schools to improve academic outcomes and the wellbeing of the whole school community. Her vision offers leaders a guide to exercising pedagogical leadership that genuinely drives change and improvement. Her career has focused on bridging educational theory and practice, and she has advised the Catalan government on comparative education policy.
Nuria Sabaté
President of the Associació Espiral, Educació i TecnologiaNuria Sabaté
She is president of the Associació Espiral, Educació i Tecnologia, as well as a primary school teacher and coordinator at Escola Marià Fortuny, which she also led as head. A recognised expert in pedagogical leadership and digital transformation, she has extensive experience as a trainer in Teachers’ Digital Competence. She is known for driving change and educational improvement through talent management, methodological innovation and the strategic integration of technology.
Montse Jiménez
A key figure in the transformation of education in CataloniaMontse Jiménez
Her work focuses on change management, pedagogical leadership and the sustainability of educational institutions in the 21st century. Her experience has given her in-depth knowledge of how to lead transformation processes that are viable in the long term, and she offers practical strategies to involve the whole school community in change and overcome natural resistance. She has led innovation projects that have served as models for other institutions. She speaks and advises at educational leadership forums, where she shares her experience in management and transformation.
Jesús Moral
A leader with extensive experience in educational management and policyJesús Moral
He has combined a career as a teacher and school leader with senior positions in public administration. His career shows how a leader can make an impact both in the classroom and in system-level decision-making. As an expert in strategic planning, management and policy design, his perspective is invaluable for any education leader. He has served as head of service, technical adviser and deputy director-general for Innovation and Training at the Departament d’Educació (Catalan Ministry of Education), and has contributed to policies such as the “Decret de la Funció Directiva” and the “Pla Director de la Formació Docent”.
Gregorio Romera
A leading voice in strategic management and school leadershipGregorio Romera
His dual role as director of schools at Institució Familiar d’Educació and director of strategy at Impuls Educació gives him a unique perspective that combines leading a network of schools with advising on system-wide transformation. His vision is highly valuable for leaders who want to manage complexity and lead change. His role as an adviser to several school associations allows him to understand the real challenges that heads face. He combines practical experience with strategic vision, offering solutions that are both ambitious and achievable.
Dr Neus Lorenzo
A leading figure in educational transformation with extensive experience in school inspectionDr Neus Lorenzo
She holds a PhD in History and degrees in English Philology and in Geography and History. She has teaching experience in primary, secondary and higher education, and served as an education inspector for more than twenty years. She has held several senior positions, including deputy director-general for Educational Transformation and representative of Catalonia at the OAPEE and SEPIE. She has published with McGraw-Hill, Oxford and Springer. She currently collaborates with the Universitat d’Andorra, is vice-president of the Societat Catalana de Pedagogia (IEC) and co-founder of The Transformation Society.
Dr Ana Moreno
One of the most influential figures in educational transformationDr Ana Moreno
With a PhD in Education and as director of Impuls Educació, she offers a model of leadership that goes beyond management. Her approach focuses on creating a school culture in which personalisation, thinking and technology are three pillars for sustaining educational quality. Her experience as a researcher and leader in educational innovation allows her to bridge academia and the classroom. Thanks to the journal Diàlegs, published by Impuls Educació, she received first prize at the 2024 Espiral Awards for the best digital space for education news.
Registration options
For more information, write to congres@impulseducacio.org
Programme
Professional Learning Communities
«OECD Education Policy Outlook: Report on the State of Education in Catalonia»
«Teaching and Learning: The Key to School Improvement»
«From Heroes to Weavers: The New Identity of the 21st-Century Teacher»
Three workshops to develop strategies for creating, leading and sustaining PLCs. With LID Barcelona.
«Developing Formative Assessment through Teacher Learning Communities»
Teacher Leadership and Artificial Intelligence
«Leadership and Teacher Professional Development to Improve Student Learning»
«Teacher Learning Groups: Practical Guidance for Fostering Collaborative Leadership»
«Leading Teacher Development: Professional Learning Communities». The group drafts the conclusions paper presented at the Closing Session.
Registration
Having trouble with your payment?
✍ Write to us at congres@impulseducacio.org and we will help you.
Other participating experts
Panel discussions, learning workshops and case study presentations
(to be confirmed)
Glòria Fajula
Head of People at Escola Pia de Catalunya and LID Barcelona facilitatorGlòria Fajula
Glòria Fajula is a teacher and facilitator at LID Barcelona (Centre de Lideratge Educatiu), where she takes part in leading pedagogical innovation programmes such as Leadership for Learning (EduCaixa – UCL). She combines this work with her role as Head of People at Escola Pia de Catalunya, where she brings extensive experience in talent development and team management in education.
José Manuel Espiritusanto
Director of the ICCE and LID Barcelona facilitatorJosé Manuel Espiritusanto
Director of the ICCE (Institut de Ciències de l’Educació) and a senior leader within the Escola Pia network, José Manuel Espiritusanto brings to LID Barcelona extensive experience in school leadership and the management of educational institutions. As a facilitator, he specialises in leadership team development, organisational development and supporting the implementation of continuous improvement projects in the classroom.
Carmina Pinya
Teacher and educationalist. LID Barcelona facilitatorCarmina Pinya
A teacher, educationalist and specialist in the improvement and evaluation of education systems, Carmina Pinya has extensive experience in public management, school leadership and teacher education. She currently collaborates with LID Barcelona and is known for her research on pedagogical leadership, the integration of ICT into teaching and the development of innovative learning practices.
Toni Pedragosa
Facilitator of teams in change processes at LID BarcelonaToni Pedragosa
A secondary school teacher and teacher educator, Toni Pedragosa specialises in educational transformation, networking and the facilitation of learning communities. A collaborator of LID Barcelona, he has extensive experience supporting schools and leadership teams through flagship programmes such as Magnet and Xarxes per al Canvi of the Consorci d’Educació de Barcelona.
Cesc Masdeu
Secondary school teacher and LID Barcelona facilitatorCesc Masdeu
A political scientist, economist and secondary school teacher, Cesc Masdeu has extensive experience in the analysis of education systems and public policy. With international experience at organisations such as the OECD and UNESCO, and as a facilitator with LID Barcelona, his work focuses on improving school policy, equity and transformational leadership grounded in the reality of the classroom.
Interested in collaborating?
Join us as a sponsor or partner of the 2nd Impuls Educació Congress
Strategic Alliance
Tailor-made Sponsorship
Win-win
To find out more, request the sponsorship dossier or arrange a meeting with us, please write to us directly at:
Organised by
#ImpulsEducacio
Follow us on social media
Stay informed!
