2025 Executive Roundtable for Independent School Heads
Partner Event
Join EAB’s annual roundtable for heads of schools where you’ll have the opportunity to network and discuss shared challenges with peers and EAB experts in a focused, uninterrupted setting. During this in-person gathering, comprised of two half-days, attendees will discuss recent research on key strategic topics facing the sector. Agenda details are forthcoming.
2024 attendees noted that it was valuable to be able to connect with other heads of schools and be able to ask questions that are top of mind to their peers.
Event Details
We are excited to offer two date options in 2025, one in Washington, D.C., and one cohosted with Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, CA.
Audience: This event is limited to heads of school. Registration is limited to one attendee per institution.
For travel planning: The event will begin at 12:00 p.m. on the first day and adjourn at 12:00 p.m. on the second day. EAB will host a dinner for attendees following the first day of presentations in both locations.
Expand each session below for information about meeting location, hotel accommodations, and reservations.
November 5-6, 2025 - Washington, D.C.
Meeting Location
EAB
2445 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-747-1000
Hotel Information
The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.
2350 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
202-429-0100
Reservations
$319/Room
Call 202-429-0100 or book online
Mention Executive Roundtable for Independent School Heads to access our preferred rate
Please reserve by October 14, 2025
Please make your reservation at your earliest convenience, as space and rates are subject to availability. For alternative hotel information, contact us at [email protected].
December 9-10, 2025 - San Jose, CA
Meeting Location
Bellarmine College Preparatory
960 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95126
408-294-9224
There is no formal room block for this session, but we have compiled a list of suggested area hotels to reference when booking your accommodations.
Agenda
Day One
12:00 p.m.
Guest Arrival and Registration
Lunch provided
1:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
1:45 p.m.
Signals from Tomorrow: Understanding the Forces Reshaping Independent School Strategy (Part One)
This session introduces why trend analysis matters for long-term school strategy, beginning with a framing discussion on how foresight strengthens institutional resilience. The session will include an examination of the forces reshaping independent school markets. EAB will identify the specific trends that will have the greatest impact on independent schools, giving Heads a clearer sense of where to focus their strategic attention.
6:00 p.m.
Dinner
Day Two
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m.
Making the Most of Your Partnership
9:00 a.m.
Signals from Tomorrow: Understanding the Forces Reshaping Independent School Strategy (Part Two)
10:15 a.m.
Translating Trends to Strategy Workshop
In this session, participants will move beyond understanding trends to examining the heuristics that can inhibit effective strategic action. For each of the three key trends, participants will discuss a common bias that may prevent their teams or boards from adapting and then engage in a practical activity designed to help overcome it. These exercises—intended for replication with leadership teams—will help participants apply EAB’s research to real-world planning, challenge assumptions, and envision their school of the future with greater clarity and creativity.
12:00 p.m.
Adjournment
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