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GlobalCompetence:Our Future,Our Responsibility26-28 September 2018Budapest, Hungary
AT A GLANCE
WELCOME
TRACKS
PROGRAMME
MOBILE APP
SPONSORS
PARTNERS
LEADERSHIP
OPTIONAL TOURS
VENUE MAP
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The Global CompetenceEducation ImperativeState of global competence and how do we move forward, together?
Why Global Competence?The essential 21st century skill required to develop and execute solutions for world’s most pressing challenges.
AFS Global Awards CeremonyDoors open at 16:30.
Pre-registration required
KEYNOTE & PANEL | PÁTRIA
CEREMONY & PANEL | PÁTRIAOPENING PLENARY | PÁTRIA
WELCOME RECEPTION | MIRROR CORRIDOR
Special RemarksNETWORKING DINNER | MANNA LOUNGE
CONCURRENTSESSIONS
CONCURRENTSESSIONS
CONCURRENT SESSIONSSentio Network
Meeting
Sentio Network Meeting
Sentio Networking Reception
Sentio Network Meeting
Sentio Network Meeting
Sentio Network Meeting
LISZT
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LISZT
LISZT
MOZART
LARUS RESTAURANT
Empowering Educators and Students
Bridging the Gaps
AFS NOW | BARTOK
AFS NOW | BARTOK
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Pre-registration required
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Pre-registration required
2018 AFS Global Conference Programme at a glanceTuesday, 25 Sep Wednesday, 26 Sep Thursday, 27 Sep
RegistrationOptional Networking Meetings
Optional Networking Meetings
SENTIO MEMBERS ONLY
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Optional Activities or Free Evening
Global Competence Education: From Research to PracticeHow do we scale, replicate and multiply the most successful practices across different contexts, education systems and training environments
Connecting the Gaps: Investing in Global Competence Across SectorsA compelling case for funders, social entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to align and invest in global competence.
KEYNOTE & PANEL | PÁTRIA
CLOSING PLENARY | PÁTRIA
CEREMONY & PANEL | PÁTRIA
CONCURRENTSESSIONS
CONCURRENTSESSIONS
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
AFS NetworkStrategy Meeting
BARTOK
LISZT
BARTOK
VÍGVARJÚ RESTAURANT
BARTOK
Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility
The Global CompetenceJourney
AFS NOW | BARTOK
AFS NOW | BARTOK
Lunch &Networking Break
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
2018 AFS Global Conference Programme at a glance
LEHAR, BRAHMS, LISZT
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Friday, 28 Sep Saturday, 29 Sep
Optional Networking Meetings
Optional Networking Meetings
AFS MEMBERS ONLY
Vishakha Desai, Ph.D.
Chair, Board of Trustees
Daniel Obst
President and CEO
Welcome! Global competence is one of the most critical skills for the future.
The AFS Global Conference in Budapest provides the first-of-its-
kind opportunity for real alignment and cooperation among all
sectors—public, private, educational and social—that have the need
and the resources to develop global competence in classrooms,
lecture halls, and all learning and training environments extending
beyond formal education.
This event would not be possible without out Hungarian hosts, to
whom we are greatful. We also thank our sponsors and content
partners for helping make the AFS Global Conference a uniquely
important event that will define how we can empower the next
generation of educators and young people to effectively communicate
and collaborate wherever they live, study, work or volunteer.
We know you will take valuable new strategies, partnerships and
innovative ideas on advancing global competence from this AFS
Global Conference and we are excited to work with you to do this.
See you next year in Montreal, Canada.
Sincerely,
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Global Competence:Our Future,Our Responsibility26-28 September 2018Budapest, Hungary
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1. Defining global competence as an essential 21st century skill
Alignment and collaboration are essential to developing and
implementing a comprehensive strategy for global competence
education and training at all levels. This track will clarify the roles and
responsibilities of all stakeholders in establishing global competence
as an essential 21st century skill.
2. Empowering primary and secondary school teachers
Sessions in this track will explore how to better prepare primary and
secondary school teachers to incorporate global competence in their
curricula and lesson plans. This track will also tackle the impact of
the latest OECD PISA assessment of global competence on teacher
education.
3. Fostering global competence in higher education and professional development
Participants in this track will define how to create truly intercultural
learning environments, programs and curricula that foster global
competence and cross-cultural collaboration in higher education and
professional settings.
4. Global competence in non-formal education
NGOs, study abroad, and non-formal education providers have a key
role in supporting lifelong learners’ global competence development.
This track will feature some of the most innovative approaches to
global competence education through the use of state-of-the-art
methodologies, study abroad programs, virtual exchanges, blended
learning opportunities and more.
5. Aligning all stakeholders
Different stakeholders around the world are already making strides in
advancing the global education movement. Sessions in this track will
ensure meaningful alignment and collaboration among policymakers,
funders, educators, employers, diverse local communities, and others
who contribute to the Learning to Live Together Movement.
The AFS Global Conference is designed to engage educators, community organizations and
NGOs, business leaders and policymakers in aligning strategies and resources to foster global
competence as an essential 21st century skill. Sessions in five content tracks enable you to
customize their experience to best fit your interests and needs:
All plenary sessions focus on • Track 5. You can find the track focus of all
concurent sessions next to their name: • Track 1, • Track 2, • Track 3, • Track 4
MOBILIZE
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Wednesday, 26 Sep
10:30 - 16:30 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Pre-registration required
Budapest School Field Trip: Creating Personalized Learning, Community Building & Global Competence
Budapest School. Bus departs at 10:00 from Novotel Lobby.
This workshop will help you learn about the Budapest School and how they structure learning
in a unique environment: learning from experiments, focusing on life skills over testing and
national standards. Design thinking techniques will be introduced and you will be invited
to help design a modern, personalized, experience-based, diverse and globally ready school
environment for 12- to 18-year-old learners, building on their current experiences of working
with children up to age of 12. Facilitated by the Budapest School.
Global Competence in the Workplace: Case Study & Field Trip to BP Offices in Budapest
BP Offices. Bus departs at 10:00 from Novotel Lobby
Our conference sponsor, BP is opening its office doors for a field trip. With 2000+ employees
from all around the world, the BP office in Budapest is a truly diverse work environment. You
will get a chance to visit the office and have a taste of BP’s Diversity in The Workplace Workshop.
You will learn about the training portfolio of BP which helps employees grow their global
skills: agility, flexibility, networking and communication. Participants will get introduced to the
vibrant social life of the Hungarian office and the workshop will end with getting to know some
interesting facts about Hungary. Facilitated by BP.
Fostering Global Competence for a More Sustainable Future
Budapest Congress Center, Rooms Lehar I & IIExplore the role of global competence in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
through presentations, case studies and experiential learning activities. You will gain new ideas
and tools to leverage global competence to achieve the SDGs, and participate in small group
discussions, role-plays and design thinking to grow your own critical thinking, problem-solving
and decision-making skills. Facilitated by the World Youth Council (WYC) & AFS Intercultural
Programs.
Globally Ready Classrooms: Preparing for OECD’s PISA Global Competence Tests
Budapest Congress Center, Room Lehar III
The new PISA tests are starting to assess global competence of teenagers worldwide for
the first time this September. This workshop will help you to learn more about the PISA
Global Competence Framework: why and how it was developed, what it will measure, its key
challenges and opportunities. Get a hands-on experience using several tools for educators
to create curiosity for intercultural learning and help their students develop these key skills
within classrooms. You will also get access to the AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for
Schools, a new self-assessment tool to help educators determine how prepared their schools
are to foster global competence among students. Facilitated by the Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD) & AFS Intercultural Programs.
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Wednesday, 26 Sep
13:30 - 16:30 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Pre-registration required
Becoming a Qualified Facilitator for the Global Competence Certificate
Budapest Congress Center, Rooms Liszt I & II
This workshop will help you understand the development, interpretation, and methods for
using the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) to create an implementation plan. The Qualified
Facilitators workshop is open to AFS and Sentio staff/volunteers and external licensed
colleagues who are trainers, consultants, coaches, faculty and staff who want to use the GCC.
After completing the workshop and submitting a reflection assignment, attendees will be
awarded a certificate of completion and a badge to add to their LinkedIn profile. Prerequisite:
Complete the GCC curriculum online, in advance of the session. Facilitated by the Sentio Global
Education Network & Purdue University.
Improving Teachers’ Skills for a Better Education in Global Society
Budapest Congress Center, Room Liszt III
What do global competence development, preventing early school drop-outs and teacher
education have in common? The Knowledge Management Unit of the Tempus Public Foundation
will present an overview of the results of their three international projects in this interactive
workshop. You will learn how emphasizing respect among students and teachers in schools,
incorporating cultural diversity in the curricula, and applying various forms of learning
cooperation improve the learning outcomes and enhance the integration of disadvantaged
groups. We will lead a discussion on how these factors impact the quality of education and the
role of teachers’ professional development. Facilitated by the Tempus Public Foundation.
17:00 - 18:30OPENING PLENARY | PÁTRIA
Why Global Competence?The opening session will set the framework for the conference: Why global competence is
the essential 21st century skill required to develop and execute solutions that successfully
address the world’s most pressing challenges and leverage our greatest opportunities. Whether
participating in a global economy or reducing conflict in diverse settings, research shows that
innovation is fueled by new ideas and different perspectives. Global competence harnesses the
power of working across differences to spark much-needed creative solutions.
SPEAKERS
Clive Lee, CEO, Yidan Prize Foundation
Marie-Christine Ghanbari Jahrami, 2017 Global Teacher Prize Finalist
Peter Mather, Group Regional President, BP
Simona-Mirela Miculescu, Representative of the UN Secretary General, UN Office in Belgrade
Vishakha Desai, Board Chair, AFS Intercultural Programs
18:30 - 20:30WELCOME RECEPTION | MIRROR CORRIDORSpecial remarks by József Bódis, Minister of State for Education, Hungary
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Thursday, 27 Sep9:00 - 10:30KEYNOTE & PANEL | PÁTRIA
The Global Competence Education ImperativePreparing young people for employment, being active global citizens, and thriving in a diverse
world calls for reshaping the agenda for education. Panelists will define the roles that key
stakeholders must play—governments, education authorities, social entrepreneurs and the
private sector—to integrate global competence into teacher training and curricula development
at all education levels.
SPEAKERS
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education Skills, PISA, OECD
Ankit Kawatra, Trustee, World Youth Council
Daniel Obst, CEO & President, AFS Intercultural Programs
David Edwards, General Secretary, Education International
Kaya Henderson, Head of Global Learning Lab for Community Impact, Teach For All
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
WORKSHOPS
• Fostering 21st Century Skills while Teaching Tolerance Lehar I
• Global Competence across Worldwide Stakeholders: Two Decades of Research Lehar III
• Intercultural Digital Dialogue for Promoting 21st Century Skills Lehar II
PANELS
• Begin with the End in Mind: Aligning Global Competence Stakeholders
Worldwide: From Educators to EmployersLiszt II
• Research-Based Foundations & Applications for Impactful Global Competence Liszt I
• Innovative Ways to Support Global Competence Development in Hungary Liszt III
• Leveraging #GivingTuesday to Teach Youth Philanthropy Brahms I
IDEA DATES
• Mind, but Don’t Overestimate the Gaps
Arcade
• Mindset for a Global Now: Mixing Californian Innovation + European Tradition to
Shape the Future of Work [CANCELLED]
• Searching for Innovative Ideas for a Governmental Program on Global Citizenship
Education
• What Funding Format Makes Your Global Competence Project Fly?
• Global Goals 101 - Practical Application in the Classroom
• Tools for Intercultural Learning and Teaching
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• Track 1 • Track 2 • Track 3 • Track 4 | Presenter and session details available in the app
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Thursday, 27 Sep12:00 - 13:30 Lunch & Networking Break
13:30 - 14:30AFS NOW: INTERVIEWS WITH LEADERS | BARTOK
Empowering Educators & StudentsJoin us for thought-provoking interviews with leaders from various fields at the AFS NOW Studio.
GUESTS
Ankit Kawatra, Trustee, World Youth Council
James Cooney, Vice Provost for International Affairs, Colorado State University
Ron Alvarez, Violinist, 2017 Global Teacher Prize Finalist
Tracy Moxley, Head of Global Citizens Connections, GEMS Education
Host: Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Program
13:30 – 14:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
WORKSHOPS
• Innovative Strategies to Develop Global Competence in Schools Lehar I
• Project Change: Engaging Educators and Students in Global Competence and
Critical Thinking [CANCELLED]Lehar III
• Using the Intercultural Praxis Model in a Study Abroad Course to Cuba Lehar II
PANELS
• Policies and Funding Lines for Global Competence Liszt III
• Globalizing Schools through Teacher Exchanges: Educadores con Causa Liszt I
• Developing Locally Rooted & Globally Informed Student Visions at Teach For All Brahms I
• Working with Underserved Communities through Meaningful Relations and
Co-CreationLiszt II
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
• Transcultural Competence: Perspectives on (Trans)Culture and Its
Operationalization on an Individual Level
Mirror
Corridor
• Gira Mundo for Teachers: the Internationalization in the Training of Educators in
Public Schools in Brazil
• Global Competence: Challenges and Opportunities for Implementation in
Secondary Education
• Inspire Citizens Lesson Planning Framework for Global Competence
• Case Study: Internationalizing a Curriculum Fosters Intercultural Competence
• Using a Rubric to Train Faculty to More Effectively Teach Global Competence
• Global Leadership & Culture Competence
• Interviews with High School Exchange Students in Colombia: Exploring Context-
Dependent and Subjective Aspects of Intercultural Competence
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14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:00AFS NOW: INTERVIEWS WITH LEADERS | BARTOK
Bridging the GapsJoin us for thought-provoking interviews with leaders from various fields at the AFS NOW Studio.
GUESTS
Diane Robinson, Global Special Projects Lead, Teach for All
Ian Jamison, Head of Education and Training, Co-Existence, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Ivana Vrhovski, Policy Officer, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport & Culture,
European Commission
Nagesh Rao, Special Advisor, Inclusion, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University
Soraia Lynch, Director of Marketing, GMMI
Host: Bert Vercamer, Chief Program Innovation Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
15:00 – 16:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
13:30 – 16:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
WORKSHOPS
• Building Global Citizenship through Inquiry and Compassion [CANCELLED] Lehar II
• Community building at school for global competence Brahms II
• Working on Global Citizenship Education through Professional Learning Communities Lehar I
• Creating an Ideal Organizational Environment for Global Competence
DevelopmentLehar III
PANELS
• Impactful and Sustainable Intercultural Learning Opportunities that Empower
Teachers and StudentsLiszt III
• Fostering Global Competence in Japanese and Dutch Business Students: a Best
Practice ExampleLiszt I
• Innovatively Implementing Global Competence Development Liszt II
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
• Effect + Empowering and Activating Global Citizens Through Local Youth-led Workshops
Mirror
Corridor
• Effectiveness of Intervening in Students’ Intercultural Development: New Research
• From Reluctant Graduates to Inspiring Leaders
• Gira Mundo Program: International Exchanges for Youth Empowerment in Public
Education in Paraíba
• How to Intentionally Build Global Competence Components into a
Volunteering Abroad Experience Tied to the SDGs
• In Practice: Applications of Global Competence Certificate in Higher Education
Institutions
• Sentio Global Education Network
• Track 1 • Track 2 • Track 3 • Track 4 | Presenter and session details available in the app
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17:00 - 18:30 PÁTRIA
AFS Global Awards Ceremony
Join us for the inagural AFS Global Awards Ceremony as we recognize and celebrate
the most innovative practices in global competence education and the global citizens
behind them.
Recommended dresscode is cocktail attire.
Doors will open at 16:30.
Thursday, 27 Sep
19:00 - 21:00 MANNA LOUNGE
Connect, Mobilize, Impact: AFS Global Conference Networking Dinner
Pre-registration required
Busses to the dinner will leave from Budapest Congress Center at 18:30, please have
your ticket with you to join us at the event.
Recommended dresscode is cocktail attire.
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Friday, 28 Sep9:00 - 10:30KEYNOTE & PANEL | PÁTRIA
Global Competence Education: From Research to PracticeScaling up successful intercultural learning programs is not easy or happening quickly enough.
This session will explore how to scale, replicate and multiply the most successful practices across
different contexts, education systems and training environments. A keynote address and two
panels will explore key competences, strategies and tools that educators and facilitators require
to successfully foster global competence.
SPEAKERS
Anantha Duraiappah, Director, UNESCO Mahatma Ghandi Institute of Education for Peace and
Sustainable Development (MGIEP)
Darla Deardorff, Executive Director, Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Francesca Romana Minniti, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, CONCORD Europe
Maja Nenadovic, Secretary General, International Association for Intercultural Education (IAIE)
Mattia Baiutti, Researcher and Trainer, Fondazione Intercultura Onlus
Anthony Jackson, Vice President for Education, Asia Society
Daniel Obst, CEO & President AFS Intercultural Programs
György Mészáros, Faculty Member, Eötvös Loránd University and ATEE Board Member
Jennie King, Director of Culture and Education, British Council, Hungary
Michael Vande Berg, Principal, MVB Associates LLC
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00AFS NOW: INTERVIEWS WITH LEADERS | BARTOK
Public-Private Partnership, Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Global CompetenceJoin us for thought-provoking interviews with leaders from various fields at the AFS NOW Studio.
SPEAKERS
Andrea Juhos, Chair, Competitive Workforce Taskforce, American Chamber of Commerce, Hungary
Allan Askov Christoffersen, Global Partnership & Activation Director - momondo, KAYAK
Kathleen Martinez Senior Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, BP America Inc.
Pablo Viñas, Giving Tuesday Global Leader, Partner Director, AFS Dominican Republic
Host: Sheryl Tucker, Chief External Affairs Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
11:00 – 12:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
WORKSHOPS
• “Coloured Glasses” Workshops for Educators Lehar III
• Effective Intercultural Strategies for Primary & Secondary Schools Brahms II
• Track 1 • Track 2 • Track 3 • Track 4 | Presenter and session details available in the app
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WORKSHOPS
• The Human Dignity Curriculum and Global Competence Brahms II
• Inspire Citizens: Lesson Planning for Impactful Action Connected to OECD PISA
Global Competence IndicatorsBrahms I
WORKSHOPS
• SDGs + Global Competence = Globally-Engaged Students Lehar I
• The Global Competence Framework: Tools & Resources for Educators and
StudentsBrahms I
PANELS
• Teacher Development – Equipping Our Educators to Nurture Global Citizens of
TomorrowLiszt I
• Developing, Implementing, and Assessing Global Competence within Professional
Development ProgramsLiszt III
• Developing Global Competence through Online Interaction and Reflection Liszt II
IDEA DATES
• Getting to the heart of Global Competencies through Dialogue
Arcade
• Global Competence Development Practices in Higher Education [CANCELLED]
• Factors Affecting Global Competence in High School Students
• Konnekt Mentorprogram - Supporting Young People to Make More Conscious
Choices about Their Future
• Non-formal education for youth to develop life-skills beyond the classroom through Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
• Tips for Teaching Creativity as the Gateway to Intercultural Competence
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch & Networking Break
13:30 - 14:30AFS NOW: INTERVIEWS WITH LEADERS | BARTOK
The Global Competence JourneyJoin us for thought-provoking interviews with leaders from various fields at the AFS NOW Studio.
GUESTS
Denise Farrar, Communications and Fundraising Manager CISV International
István VERSES, Head of Erasmus+ Programme, Tempus Public Foundation
Károly Jókay Executive Director, Fulbright Hungary
Tom Shorrock Operations Manager, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation
Host: Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
13:30 – 14:30 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
Friday, 28 Sep11:00 – 12:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS ROOM
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WORKSHOPS
• Co-Creating Organizational Change: Making a Case for Global Competence
ProgramsLehar I
• Developing Global Competence in and out of the Classroom through a Journey of
Intercultural NavigationLehar II
• Uniting Intercultural Competence and Diversity and Inclusion: Innovative
Approaches for a New GenerationLehar III
• “We Are Together:” Teaching Mozambican Youth Using Limited Resources
[CANCELLED]Liszt III
PANELS
• Scaffolding Mobility Programs With Intercultural Learning Resources Liszt I
• Deepening Cross-Cultural and Leadership Skills by Combining Immersive
Diversity and Education Abroad ExperiencesLiszt II
14:30 - 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:30CLOSING PLENARY | PÁTRIA
Connecting the Gaps:Investing in Global Competence Across SectorsThe Learning to Live Together movement advocates for more people to be prepared to live,
study, work and volunteer effectively in diverse communities and workplaces at home and
around the world. Panelists in this session will present a compelling case for funders, social
entrepreneurs and other stakeholders to align and invest in this crucial mission.
SPEAKERS
Gabrielle Mandell, Secretary General, CISV International
Matthew Lawrence Executive Director, Co-Existance, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Roberto Ruffino, Secretary General, Fondazione Intercultura
Ron Alvares, Violinist, 2017 Global Teacher Prize Finalist
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESSee page 25
• Track 1 • Track 2 • Track 3 • Track 4 | Presenter and session details available in the app
AFS NETWORK STRATEGY MEETING
BEGINS AT 17:00 See insert for details
CONNECTNow more than ever, we need talented people
of all ages and from all backgrounds prepared
to think critically, communicate across
differences and lead in diverse settings.
• Educators and global competence experts
• Business leaders and social entrepreneurs
• Community organizers, volunteer leaders
• Governments and Intragovernmental agencies (Council of Europe, UNESCO, UN, OCED)
Find the latest schedule and session descriptions
in the conference mobile app, download it at
go.afs.org/GC18app or scan the QR code.
400+PARTICIPANTS
70+SPEAKERS
100+ORGANIZATIONS
50+SESSIONS
70+COUNTRIES
2,5DAYS OF
COLLABORATION
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“There is a lot of un-learning that needs to happen. The biggest challenge for expanding education is about changing mindsets.”–Regina HonuSoronko Solutions
“We must develop global citizens equipped with the intercultural skills necessary to create change in their communities and the world.”–Dr. Vishaka DesaiAFS Intercultural Programs
“If we don’t get global competence right, we are
building our education systems on sand.”
–Andreas SchleicherOECD Directorate for Education
and Skills/PISA
“Innovation in education can come from different
stakeholders—government and business to NGOs and social
entrepreneurs.”–Clive Lee
Yidan Prize Foundation
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In 2018, AFS launched the BP Global STEM Academies, a four-week scholarship program held in Brazil, Egypt, and USA. This new international summer exchange program enriches the STEM and intercultural skills of 300 high school students, representing a spectrum of cultural, economic and other differences.
“I want to inspire other girls to use opportunities
given by programs like the BP Global STEM
Academies to improve their skills and show
them that professional fields like STEM are also
interesting fields for women.”
Feleknaz Aldadak, AFS participant from Germany
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BP is one of the world’s leading integrated oil
and gas companies.
bp.com
The urgency of today’s challenges requires a united action from all—educators, policymakers,
community and business leaders—who are invested in a globally-connected, peaceful future.
We are thankful for the generous support of our sponsors in helping us create a unique
opportunity to set an urgent agenda for global competence education as a key 21st century skill.
IMPACT
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GMMI is a certified provider of cost
containment and medical risk management
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gmmi.com
Rosetta Stone uses cloud-based solutions to
help all types of learners read, write, and speak
more than 30 languages.
rosettastone.com
LOT Polish Airlines is is one of the world’s
oldest airlines in operation.
lot.com
Sponsors
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Content Partners
The Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD)
promotes policies that will improve the
economic and social well-being of people
around the world.
oecd.org
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi
Institute of Education for Peace and
Sustainable Development (MGIEP)
is UNESCO’s category 1 Research
Institute that focuses on Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) 4.7 towards
education for building peaceful and
sustainable societies across the world.
mgiep.unesco.org
Yidan Prize Foundation is an
educational prize awarded each year to
individuals or organizations whose work
has made profound contributions to
education research and development.
yidanprize.org
Teach For All develops collective
leadership in classrooms and
communities around the world.
teachforall.org
The World Bank is a unique global
partnership working for sustainable
solutions that reduce poverty and
build shared prosperity in developing
countries.
worldbank.org
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Media Partner
The Association for Teacher Education in
Europe (ATEE) aims to enhance the quality
of teacher education in Europe through
active dialogue and international exchange
of research and practice in initial and in-
service teacher education.
atee.education
AmCham Hungary is one of the largest
American Chambers of Commerce in
Central and Eastern Europe, representing
American, international and local business
interests in Hungary.
amcham.hu
World Youth Council is a leading not-
for-profit organization working towards
empowering youth development and action.
worldyouthcouncil.org
Tempus Public Foundation (TPF
is a Hungarian non-profit that
manages international cooperation
programs and education, training and EU-
related projects.
tka.hu
The PIE is an independent media
and recruitment company offering a
market-leading portfolio of services for
professionals working in international
education.
thepienews.com
ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING
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AFS Board Of Trustees
Vishakha Desai, Ph.D. (Chair) New York, USA
J. Brian Atwood (Vice Chair) Massachusetts, USA
Dr. Jackie Chimhanzi Johannesburg, South Africa
Maureen Erasmus London, United Kingdom
Amalie Ferdinand Copenhagen, Denmark
Makiko Haraga Tokyo, Japan
Ivonne de Leon Florida, United States
William (Bill) Meserve Massachusetts, USA
Najmuzzaman Mohammad Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Don Mohanlal New York & Maryland, USA
Daniel Obst (Ex Officio) New York, USA (ex officio)
Ernesto Rey Moreno Bogotá, Colombia
Dr. Roberto Ruffino Colle di Val d’Elsa, Italy
Ragnar Thorvardarson Reykjavik, Iceland
Urlich Voss Kronberg, Germany
Alexis Zlocowski Córdoba, Argentina
Life Trustees
Richard M. Hunt* Massachusetts, USA
Sachiye Kuwamoto California, USA
*World War II American Field Service ambulance driver
AFS Partner Director Representatives
Simone Caporali AFS Italy
Jorge Castro AFS USA
Rosario Gutierrez AFS Colombia
Ingeborg Suppin-Fabisch AFS Austria
Ulrik Wehner AFS Denmark
AFS Executive Team
Daniel Obst President & Chief Executive Officer
Urs-Rainer von Arx Advisor to the President
Rita Bangáné Jarecsni Chief Financial Officer
Maria Grazia Brizi Associate General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Data Protection Officer
Hal Denton General Counsel & Chief Risk Management Officer
Melissa Liles Chief Global Engagement Officer
Sheryl Tucker Chief External Affairs Officer
Bert Vercamer Chief Program Innovation and Educational Products Officer and Sentio General Manager
Lucas Welter Chief Organization Development & Strategy Officer
AFS Educational Advisory Council
Melissa Liles (Chair) New York, USA Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
Milton J. Bennett, Ph.D. Oregon, USA and Milan, Italy Executive Director, The Intercultural Development Research Institute
Dr. Darla Deardorff North Carolina, USA Executive Director Association of International Education Administrators and Research Scholar Program in Education, Duke University
Veronica Boix Mansilla, Ph.D. Boston, USA Principal Investigator, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Professor Nagesh Rao, Ph.D. Ohio, USA Special Advisor, Inclusion & Faculty Affairs, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University (US)
Dr. Roberto Ruffino Colle di val d’Elsa, Italy Secretary General, Fondazione Intercultura
Michael Vande Berg, Ph.D. Maine, USA Principal, MVB Associates
AFS Hungary
Agnes Vajda National Director
Greg Csaba National Chair
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Production Team
Andras Tornay
Andy Woods-Ballard
Esteban Araya
Linda Stuart
Magnus Aase
Manuela Ramirez
Marc Nakamura
Milena Miladinovic
Nicole Lebenson Angulo
Raquel Martinez
Camilla Brito
Conference Coordinators
Anna Treyer-Simakova
Hazar Yildirim
Local Coordinators
Gábor Csikós
Petra Tisoczki
Volunteers
András Nagy
Árpád László Dr. Bartha
Asdrubal Duarte
Balázs Steiner
Boglárka Búzás
Boglárka Fodor
Csanád Karsay
Csenge Savanya
Dénes Visegrádi
Emil Barta
Kata Bokor
Lili László
Lilla Agárdi
Lilla Jázmin Bakos
Luca Németh
Noémi Págány
Paulina Szendzielarz
Peter Takacs
Regina Gajdos
Szilvia Szeles
Tamás Muráti
Teodóra Horváth
Board of Directors, Sentio Global Education Network
Daniel Obst (Chair) New York, USA
Evelyne Suter (Vice Chair) Bern, Switzerland
Bert Vercamer (Ex Officio) New York, USA
Cecilia Vasquez Guatemala City, Guatemala
Christian Kurtén Helsinki, Finland
Chirawatana Charoonpatarapong Bangkok, Thailand
Lennart D’hulst Brussels, Belgium
Nina Lemmens New York, USA
Sentio is an AFS subsidiary, which sent more than 1300 adults
on international volunteer, language, study abroad, teacher, and
internship programs in 2017, supported by the Global Competence
Certificate Education program.
Conference Teams
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Have Dinner with a Hungarian familyFriday 28 September, from 7pm to 9:30pm
Would you like a first-hand experience with the Hungarian culture and cuisine? Joining a local
AFS host family in their home for dinner is the best way to that! If you are eager to know more
about everyday life in Budapest and willing to share your culture and perspective with your
host, make sure you accept their invitation for this unique opportunity. Consider bringing a
small gift for your host family to share your home culture! Includes transportation to and from
the conference venue.
Budapest: Two-day cultural and sightseeing tourSaturday and Sunday 29-30 September, from 9am to 8pm
Take this unique opportunity to explore the beautiful Hungarian capital and one of the most
exciting wine regions of the country. Grab your comfy shoes and explore both the historic and
hip places of this amazing city. Explore cultural sites, try delicious food, and have fun with other
AFS Global Conference participants—all in one unforgettable tour. The price for the tour includes
visits to all sites, meals and snacks, and transportation to and from the conference venue. You can book one day only for only €60!
Day 1: 29 September Sites: Adam Clark Square, Budapest Castle, Chainbridge, Ferenciek Square, Deak Square, St
Stephen’s Basilica, Liszt Academy, Jaszai Mari Square, Margaret Island, Danube boat tour till
Petofi Square, Szimpla Kert.
Includes: Snacks (ice cream, chimney cake), lunch at Oktogon all-you-can-eat bistro and
dinner at Bors.
Day 2: 30 SeptemberSites: Oktogon, Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Vara, Szehenyi Spa, evening walk by the Danube
Optional visits: Terror House, AFS Hungary office
Includes: Lunch at Nyeregitato, dinner at Andreas Restaurant.
Eger: One-day cultural exploration, wine tasting and spaSaturday 29 September, from 9am to 9pm
Explore Eger, a lovely small city in the north of Hungary that has it all: art, delicious
cuisine, award-winning wine, amazing thermal pools and a unique marzipan museum.
Want to see more than just the Hungarian capital? This tour is perfect for you! Sites
visited include: Castle of Eger, Turkish Adventure Walk, thermal bath in Egerszalok,
Szepasszonyvolgy including wine tasting, lunch at 1552 Restaurant. The price for the tour includes visits to all sites, meals and snacks, and transportation to and from the conference venue.
Sign-up for all activities at http://go.afs.org/gc18tours
FREE
€100
€120
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1. Budapest Congress CenterJagelló út 1-3, H-1123Phone +361 372-5400www.bcc.hu
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As a part of the AFS Network that spans 98 countries and includes
60 organizations, it is AFS Hungary’s pleasure to host the 2018
AFS Global Conference. We are delighted to welcome you to our
beautiful capital city.
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2. Novotel Budapest CityAlkotás u. 63, 1123
3. Larus RestaurantCsörsz u. 18/b, 1124
4. Manna LoungePalota út 17, 1013
5. Vígvarjú RestaurantVigadó tér 2, 1051
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Welcome to Budapest, the city
that unites.
A city in a stunning natural
setting with a rich architectural
and historical heritage,
offering an unmatched
combination of culture, fine
cuisine and thermal baths.
SAFETY
Budapest is a safe city, even at
night. In case of an emergency,
you can call these numbers
free of charge:
General Emergency: 112
Police: 107
Ambulance: 104
Fire Department: 105
CURRENCY
The forint (sign: Ft; code: HUF)
is the currency of Hungary. The
country is a member of the EU
(since 2004), but not a member
of the Euro zone yet. The usual
exchange rate is 1 EUR = 322
HUF or 1 USD= 260 HUF.
WEATHER
September is when the fall
starts in Hungary. The days are
pleasantly warm and sunny,
with the average temperature
of 17°C (approx. 62°F).
WATER
You can drink safely from the
tap. Tap water is clean.
ELECTRICITY
Voltage: 220-240 Volts, primary
socket type: Europlug, Schuko.
TRANSPORTATION
Budapest has an efficient,
diverse and low-cost network
of public transport, including
bus, metro, trolley bus, tram,
suburban railway lines (called
HÉV lines), and boat services.
Find out more at www.budapestinfo.hu/
public-transport
Join us in:
MONTREALCANADA
9-11 October 2019Global competence is essential for navigating and
succeeding in today’s interconnected world.
Together with hundreds of experts at the 2019 AFS
Global Conference we’ll define what global competence
in practice really means—and how we educate for it.
Save the date to be part of powerful conversations,
breakthrough insights and networking across sectors!
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2019