Round Square International Conference 2025
The Round Square International Conference is an annual event run by, and for, students aged 16 years -18 years. It moves around the world with students from different schools hosting each time.
In September 2025 we will once again be face-to-face for the 55th Round Square International Conference ‘Beyond the Dunes’, which will be hosted by three Round Square Schools: The Millennium School Dubai, Indian High School Dubai, and GEMS Modern Academy.
RSIC 2025 will start with arrivals in Dubai on Friday 19 September 2025 and end with departures on Friday 26 September 2025. Some of the things to expect throughout the conference include:
Excursion into the desert for a Bedouin Camp themed dinner, Opening Ceremony and first Baraza will be hosted at The Indian High School. Carousel of Environmental, Service and Adventure activities. Each day will begin with a Keynote and Baraza at one of the host schools before heading out to an activity.
Environmental Day will be hosted by The Millennium School. Delegates will head out into the environment beyond the dunes to connect with nature through a hands-on experience, and consider some of the environmental challenges faced in a desert environment. On Service Day delegates will stay on campus at GEMS Modern Academy for a programme of activities working with differently abled students. On Adventure Day, the Indian High School will host at an Adventure Park where delegates will take on team challenges, zip wires and high ropes. In the evenings, activities will include a barbeque, a Round Square Souk and a cultural performance opportunity.
On Wednesday 24 September 2025, the hosts are hoping to take everyone to Expo Dubai for a day of reflection and scavenger hunts around three districts, themed to connect with the three carousel days of Service, Environmentalism, and Adventure. That evening the closing ceremony will be held in the ballroom back at the hotels, facilitating a smooth departure on Thursday 25 September 2025.
The estimated costs of the conference including flights, conference fees and all meals is between $6,300 – $6,600
Four students from Years 10 and 11 will have the opportunity to be part of the conference experience.
Students in Year 10 and Year 11 2025 may express their interest via the form, before going through an interview process. EOI close Week 2 Friday 7 February 2025.
To see what the conference has to offer here is the conference trailer.
Please contact Xavier Maling for further information.
– Xavier Maling
Teacher, Cadet Coordinator, Round Square Coordinator