Welcome to the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026

Purapura kōrari, ka ruia e te hau. Ngà Hou e Wha

Tēnā koutou katoa. On behalf of the ICP 2026 Convention Organising Committee, I thank everyone who joined us in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the ICP World Convention.

We are grateful to our international guests, speakers, workshop presenters, sponsors, partners, and the many principals who travelled from across Aotearoa and around the world. Your presence, your kōrero and your generosity of spirit made this a convention to remember.

Ngā mihi nui to Jason Miles, The NZPF President, the NZPF Executive, the Organising Committee, The Conference Company and everyone behind the scenes who generously gave their time and energy. Thank you also to the ICP Council and Executive for entrusting Aotearoa with hosting.

It was a privilege to welcome you to our whenua - land and share our unique education system and culture with you. We hope the connections made and the learning shared will continue to strengthen principals, as well as the children and communities they serve, across the world.

Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui - Be Strong, Be courageous, Be Steadfast. 

Until we meet again.

Ngā mihi nui,

Leanne Otene

ICP Executive Council Member
Asia and Oceania Representative

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