Instructor Trainer (IT) Experience
Step into a dedicated experience created exclusively for STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainers (ITs).
The IT Experience is an event within an event. This curated three-day program is built specifically for you as an educator, providing the time and space to engage with the curriculum through the educator lens, while also experiencing everything the Symposium has to offer.
What’s Included in the 3-Day IT Experience
Continuing Education Credits
Earn 2.0 CECs through the full 3-day IT Experience.
Qualification Opportunities
Access qualification opportunities where applicable.
IT Lounge
Enjoy a dedicated space to connect, recharge, and exchange ideas with fellow ITs throughout the event.
Keynote Access
Attend the symposium keynote alongside the broader attendee community.
Friday Welcome Reception
Continue the conversation after Activation Day with a dedicated networking reception for ITs.
Friday – Instructor Trainer (IT) Activation Day
An Educator Development Experience
In this focused environment, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, explore programming through an educator’s lens, and engage directly with the team behind the content.
Follow a specialized IT schedule featuring workshops that qualify you to teach materials to students while supporting deeper discussion, teaching development, alignment, and educator-level exploration.
Saturday & Sunday – In-Event Experience
Continue your experience by observing Symposium workshops from an educator’s perspective.
During registration, you’ll be able to select the workshops you’d like to observe based on availability. These observations offer insight into both the programming itself and how it is taught to participants, and count toward your qualification to teach the featured workshop content to students.
Take part in roundtable discussions and contribute your perspective to the broader Symposium conversation.
IT Experience Overview
- Friday follows a shared schedule for all Instructor Trainers
- Saturday and Sunday workshop observations are selected during registration and are subject to availability and capacity limits.
- The full experience includes 2.0 CECs, qualification opportunities, IT-only learning sessions, keynote access, entry to the IT lounge, Friday welcome reception, peer networking, and educator-focused discussion.
What's New This Year
Get ready for an exciting Symposium experience featuring a new PD course, new workshops, roundtable discussions, and an inspiring special presentation.
22 Sessions Based on the Latest Research
Each session builds on the last, with clear progressions and practical application.
New Professional Development Course
Foundation Workshop
6 New Workshops
Location
Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
1018 Changning Road, Changning District, Shanghai
China 200042
Explore Shanghai
Pair your Symposium with everything the city has to offer.
- Zhongshan Park – Start your morning or reset between sessions in one of Shanghai’s most loved urban parks
- Cloud Nine Mall – A convenient go-to for everything from quick bites to relaxed dinners, all within walking distance
- Jing’an Temple – A striking blend of tradition and modern city life, offering a moment of stillness in the middle of Shanghai
- Nanjing West Road – A high-energy stretch of premium shopping, cafés, and design-forward retail
- The Bund – Take in panoramic skyline views along the waterfront, especially at sunset, when the city fully comes to life
- Yu Garden – Wander through classical Chinese gardens, local markets, and historic architecture