ECER, 2024, will be organized in Cyprus and the Cyprus Educational Administration Society (founded in 1977) as a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing the field of educational leadership in Cyprus and as part of its commitment to knowledge exchange among different contexts, along with fostering international collaboration, is organizing a symposium titled “Exploring the Evolving Landscape of School Leadership: Insight Stories from the Field”. Since, modern societies, are increasingly dealing with "unknown unknowns" (Ansell & Boin, 2019), school organizations must deal with "unknown unknowns" caused by conflicts, abrupt changes, unexpected crises, and a range of other evolving challenges. Within, this perspective, the symposium will feature participating countries, including Cyprus, Austria, and Greece, fostering a cross-cultural exchange of stories within the evolving landscape of school leadership. This approach aims to provide tangible perspectives for participants, fostering a collaborative and enriching environment. In particular, within the dynamic area of education, the role of school leadership is undergoing a transformative journey, marked by the integration of cutting-edge technologies (AI, ChatGTP), the importance of innovative marketing strategies, a heightened emphasis on monitoring educational leadership practices in general and the sustainable educational future of school organizations. Therefore, from Cyprus, the 1^st paper informs how AI and other emerging technological tools are influencing school leadership by arguing on the important topic of AI and school leadership and presenting the questions that will guide the future plan of integration and utilization of AI within the school leadership domain. The 2^nd paper from Greece will examine the changing dynamics of school leadership in Greece towards a more sustainable educational future. Also, the 3^rd paper from Cyprus, based on empirical research conducted in Cyprus, presents how educational marketing in public secondary schools could affect school leaders’ leadership roles. Finally, the 4^th paper from Austria, sheds light on the question of why it makes sense to place school leaders at the centre of educational monitoring studies without even addressing performance indicators in German-speaking countries. In general, by combining these evolving themes from various countries in Europe, the Cyprus Educational Administration Society is dedicated to facilitating an inclusive and engaging symposium that contributes to the ongoing dialogue on evolving school leadership practices in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

Ansell, C. & Boin, A. (2019). Taming Deep Uncertainty: The Potential of Pragmatist Principles for Understanding and Improving Strategic Crisis Management. Administration & Society 51(7), 1079–1112.