Annual SICI
meeting
General assembly
Each November, SICI's General Assembly convenes, bringing together members for a 2-3 day event hosted by one of its members. This gathering is more than a meeting—it’s a vibrant forum for discussing pressing educational and inspection issues, sharing innovative practices, and highlighting the host inspectorate’s unique contributions.
At the core of the General Assembly is a powerful blend of collaboration and governance. Representatives from all members come together to review the year’s activities, address financial matters, ratify proposals, and elect members to the Executive Committee. This structured yet collaborative approach ensures that SICI remains responsive to its members' evolving needs, while adhering to the principles established in its founding statutes.
Join us at the General Assembly and be part of the conversations that shape the future of educational inspection, set strategic directions, and foster a global community dedicated to excellence in education. The insights, connections, and decisions made here help pave the way for a brighter educational landscape, driven by our shared commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Programme
November 19th, Wednesday
10:30 - 12:30
Executive Committee meeting
Members of the Committee
14:30 - 15:00
Gather at Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (hoftoren)
15:00 - 15:10
Opening and welcome speech
Director of Policy Support and Organisation department Petra Andel-Van der Maarel
15:10 - 15:30
Presentation about the history and politics of The Hague
Strategic Advisor Simon Fritschij
15:30 - 16:15
Walking route along a number of highlights
16:15 - 16:30
Reception Mauritshuis
16:30 - 17:30
Guided tour of Mauritshuis highlights
17:30 - 18:00
Walking to restaurant Luden
from 18:00
Dinner at restaurant Luden
November 20th, Thursday
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
09:00 - 09:30
Opening and welcome speech
• Minister of Education
• Chief inspector of the Dutch inspectorate of Education Alida Oppers
• Chair persons Frans Veekens and Nelleke Deelen-Geuze
09:30 - 10:15
Summary and analysis of the 2025 theme
• Kosovo - Suzana Gjergji
• Georgia - Mari Mgeladze
• Bavaria - Margit Schmidbauer
10:15 - 10:30
Round table discussion
Reflection and conclusion of the 2025 theme
10:30 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Business Annual General Meeting
Janie McNanus and Joa Baum
12:00 - 12:30
Presentation of the new SICI strategic plan
Wilma Brings and Padraig Mac Fhlannchada
12:30 - 13:45
Lunch & Group photo
13:45 - 15:15
National Coordinators Meeting
Erik de Bou
Parallel
Strategic Theme Tables for Chief
Inspectors
Alida Oppers and moderators
15:15 - 15:45
Break
15:45 - 16:30
Panel discussion about 30 years of SICI with former EC-members
Discussion leader Ana Pires
16:30 - 17:45
Refreshment moment
17:45
Departure bus to ROC Mondriaan
18:00 - 21:30
Gala Dinner with student entertainment
November 21st, Friday
09:00 - 10:15
Multiplier event of the STESSIE multi-year project
Erik De Bou and project partners
10:15 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 11:00
Introuction of new theme 2026 Future-Ready Evaluation - Innovation, Improvement & System Leadership
Janie McNanus
11:00 - 11:45
Keynote
Pedro de Bruyckere
11:45 - 12:05
Introducing the three workshops and General Assembly for 2026
• Wales - Rhidinan Dafydd and Jon Wright
• Bulgaria - Anelia Andreeva
• Scotland - Joseph Mulholland
• Portugal (GA) - Ana Pires
12:05 - 12:25
Roundtable discussions
Reflection on the new theme
12:25 - 12:45
Closure
12:45 - 13:45
Lunch
Overview
Country
City
Year
2008
Bucharest
Romania
2009
Dublin
Ireland
2010
Bielefeld
Germany
2011
Amsterdam / Haarlem
Netherlands
2012
Prague
Czech Republic
