School Owners’ Conferences

The School Owners’ Conferences were originally launched by the JALT School Owners SIG, with the inaugural event held in Osaka in January 2018. Though modest in scale, it was a successful and well-received gathering. Building on that momentum, a second conference followed in January 2019, drawing even more attendees.

Encouraged by the positive response and aiming to improve regional accessibility, the School Owners SIG planned to expand to two events in 2020—one in Tokyo (January) and another in Nagoya (June). However, due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nagoya conference was postponed until 2022 and ultimately held online to ensure the safety of participants.

After a four-year hiatus, Independent Owners and Teachers, in cooperation with the English Teachers’ Book Service, revived the School Owners’ Conferences with a one-day, in-person event in Nagoya on June 7, 2024. Continuing the commitment to regional accessibility, Independent Owners and Teachers hosted two conferences in 2025.

By popular demand, in 2026, we are again hosting two conferences. The 8th School Owners’ Conference will be held in Tokyo on September 13, 2026, followed by the 9th Conference in Kansai on September 27, 2026.

If you’re interested in attending a conference, click the event link below to pre-register and receive a ¥1,000 discount on the entry fee.

UPCOMING: 9th School Owners’ Conference

UPCOMING: 8th School Owners’ Conference

Previous School Owners’ Conferences