The International Research Association for Talent Development and Excellence (IRATDE) is a professional organization of scientists working in the fields of talent development, creativity, excellence and innovation. Its main objectives are:

• To initiate, conduct, and support research in the fields of talent development, creativity, excellence and innovation;
• To assemble all who are interested in these fields for an exchange of ideas and experiences;
• To disseminate research findings;
• To provide a database for members and researchers;
• To assist the development and evaluation of programs and educational endeavors in these fields.

IRATDE is the only global association of its kind, set up for researchers and field professionals. It cooperates with governments and organizations concerned with the worldwide promotion of talents, creativity, excellence, and innovation.

In the service of its purposes, the IRATDE organizes conferences and symposia, and publishes a newsletter and a journal. It is also committed to building bridges between theory and practice, particularly in the fields of gifted education, capacity building and organizational development. To this end the IRATDE not only offers Full Memberships for scientists, but also Affiliated Memberships for organizations and practitioners. Membership is free.

Second International Conference

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2011 IRATDE conference, originally scheduled from November 26-30 in Jubail Saudi Arabia, has been postponed. We greatly regret any difficulty this may have caused to prospective participants. Refunds for registration fees can be pursued at the following email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please check back on this site for updates about this year's conference and future scheduled IRATDE events.