UWC ISAK Japan

ISAK Impact Conference

A celebration of our community's most extraordinary changemakers.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

What is the ISAK Impact Conference?

The ISAK Impact Conference is where our community comes together to celebrate the year’s most remarkable stories of leadership and changemaking. Each year, the conference brings together award winners, community members, and invited guests for an 80-minute programme featuring live keynotes, a panel discussion, and the formal presentation of annual Impact Awards.

2026 Conference Highlights

The inaugural ISAK Impact Conference took place on 23 May 2026 on the UWC ISAK Japan campus.

Winner highlights

STUDENT WINNER

The Evening School

Arunabh, Hamroz, and Max

ALUMNI WINNER

Women Empowerment Project in Nepal

Tsering

FACULTY & STAFF WINNER

Stepping Into ISAK

Jam Ferriol

COMMUNITY CHOICE

What 12,000 km Taught Me About the World

Yasu

JURY’S CHOICE

I See Life: Silence Does Not Mean Absence

Annie

Watch the conversations

Panel discussion

The winners reflect on impact, ISAK values, and the ideas behind their work.

Full conference

Watch the inaugural conference, from the awards and keynotes to the panel discussion and closing recognition.

2027 CONFERENCE

Saturday, May 22, 2027

The 2027 ISAK Impact Conference will take place on Saturday, May 22, at The Accord Center (TAC), UWC ISAK Japan Campus.

Details on the programme, attendance, and how to apply will be announced here.

Nominations open soon.

HOW TO ATTEND

Join us in Karuizawa

In-person attendance is limited and an application is required. Application details for the 2027 conference will be published here when attendance opens.

ATTENDANCE PRIORITY

A gathering for the ISAK community

Priority is given to alumni, families of award winners, founders, and catalyst supporters.

COST & RECORDING

Free to attend

Attendance is free. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. A full recording will be made available after the event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Planning your visit

Smart casual.

The main programme is 80 minutes, followed by a reception.

English is the primary language. Translation support will be available.

A full recording will be available after the event.

No. Attendance is free, but participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

The conference is designed for adults and high-school-aged students.

The conference takes place on Saturday and graduation is on Sunday. A separate application is required for the conference.

Accommodation is available in Karuizawa. We recommend booking early.

Yes. The TAC is wheelchair accessible.

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