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Intercultural Chronicles
Past, Present, Future

Who can attend?

Do you want to know what working in the intercultural field could be like, as a researcher, a practitioner, or for example a D&I trainer? Interested to exchange and dialogue with the newcomers in the field?

We aim for 75 newcomers and 75 experienced practitioners as well as academics. 

About

The "Past, Present, Future" event is an immersive experience designed to foster deeper understanding and dialogue about the development of intercultural work in its full diversity. 

NOV 4

Utrecht

Old Fashioned Library
Rooms

Past

Past Room: His and Her Storytelling

A "living library" experience, where human "books" share personal stories and historical narratives about working and living in the intercultural field for the past 30 to 40 years.

 

This is allowing attendees to resonate with and reflect upon past societal intercultural changes and developments and cultural tools, as well as deep dive in personal experiences.

Present

Present Room:

Addresses current social dilemmas and developments in the intercultural field of work and in our society.

 

In total nine impressive women will present their contemporary contributions to the field during the day, inviting the attendees to engage in a dialogue about the impact in the now.

Topics and themes they will touch upon about: post-colonialism, gamification, intercultural sensitivity in industrial design, working on a more inclusive society. 

Each round with lead into a dialogue with the group.

Future

Future Room:

 Engages participants with the prospective social and cultural impacts of emergent technologies. How will technological developments change the world of intercultural research, training, coaching, healthcare ....?

 

The room is segmented into four zones, each dedicated to a transformative technology: CRISPR, Hyperloop Delft, Exoskeletons, and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Within these zones, experts share insights on the socio-cultural implications and potentials of these technologies, offering a blend of interactive experiences and presentations. The Future room intends to overwhelm the participants.

Agenda

Flow of the day

Nov 4th

09.15-09.25

Word of welcome, flow of the day

09.30-10.45

Round 1 

11.00-12.15

Round 2 

12.30-13.30

Lunch

13.30-14.45

Round 3 

15.00-15.45

Networking, Poster sessions and ...

MUSIC: Guus Westdorp and Neco Novellas

16.45-17.00

Closure 

3

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150

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The Venue

TIAS, Utrecht

TIAS School for Business and Society is located in the heart of Utrecht, one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the Netherlands. The venue is easily accessible by public transport and offers state-of-the-art facilities for an unforgettable intercultural experience.

The Venue

About us : the organizers

Impressive team cooperation of long time SIETAR members
teaming up with the expertise of LevelUp 
supported by TIAS Business school, sponsored by SIETAR Nederland

Vincent Merk, Monika de Waal,  Henning Zorn

Sander Warffemius, Pimvipha Warffemius-Rhodes

Bridget Rona

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