SIS 2026

Ummeed Child Development Center in its efforts to bring awareness about  Inclusion in the larger education space and advocate for it , firmly believes that meaningful change can occur only through the collective efforts of all stakeholders within the educational context. By fostering collaboration and engagement among everyone involved, Ummeed CDC aims to create systems that are inclusive. 

To create a platform to bring all stakeholders together, the School Inclusion Summit is envisioned to be an annual Inclusion summit that brings together organizations, policy makers, schools, educational institutions, families, educators and any individuals working towards making the education system more inclusive, safe and focused on the wellbeing of those accessing it. 

School Inclusion Summit 2026, an evolution of our annual summit that has been dedicated to fostering inclusive practices in educational settings. Over the past five years, the School Inclusion Summit (SIS) has brought together many participants and speakers annually across hybrid formats, creating a dynamic platform for educators, caregivers, self-advocates and practitioners to engage with diverse themes of inclusive education through keynotes, panels, lived-experience story spaces, and experiential workshops. It has served as a collaborative platform for dialogue, reflection, and learning inclusive education. 

The theme for this year’s summit is “People and Possibilities: Pathways to Inclusion”. Through this, we will explore how inclusion is shaped across school ecosystems and organizations, and the possibilities that emerge when we adopt a strength-based, collaborative approach, alongside reflective practices.  

As SIS 2026 unfolds, participants can expect a unique blend of insightful discussions, collaboration and networking, and immersive experiences. The summit serves as a beacon for those committed to advancing inclusive education, marking another milestone in its continued journey of fostering positive change. 

The intention of SIS 2026 is to create a space for all those attending it to: 

1.Deepen understanding of inclusion across people, practices, and systems. 

2.Strengthen partnerships and build a collaborative community of practice.

3.Engage with wellbeing and inclusion through reflective and experiential spaces.