THE MITA ARCHIVE
MITA 2026 - A Look Back
20–21 March 2026 | American School of Milan
Two days of ideas, inspiration and connection.
MITA 2026 welcomed nearly 200 educators from over 35 schools, with 35 workshops exploring classroom practice, innovation, wellbeing and professional learning.
For teachers. By teachers.
200+
educators
35+
workshops
International keynote speakers
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
The Power of Empathy
Pre-Conference with Ed Kirwan | Empathy Studios
Our pre-conference brought educators together for an extended professional learning experience exploring how film, storytelling and discussion can create safer, richer learning environments.
Develop empathy
Use film, storytelling and discussion-based approaches to develop and teach empathy.
Navigate complex conversations
Approach challenging human topics with greater confidence.
Take practical ideas away
Explore resources and approaches that could be used in classrooms and staff learning.
08:00 – 09:00 Registration Opens & Coffee & Cookies
09:00 – 09:50 Opening & Keynote. Auditorium
10:00 – 11:00 Workshop 1
11:00 – 11:25 Coffee Break
11:25 – 11:30 Move & Connect
11:30 – 12:30 Workshop 2
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch & Optional ASM Campus Tour
13:45 – 14:00 Move & Connect
14:00 – 15:00 Workshop 3
15:00 – 15:25 Coffee Break
15:25 – 15:30 Move & Connect
15:30 – 16:00 Closing + Keynotes
16:00 – 17:30 Aperitivo + Live Music