| Name of Session |
Short Description |
Zoom Registration |
Date and Time |
| Addressing Technological and Other Challenges Students Face in Higher Education |
As the world becomes more interconnected, university students everywhere are faced with new challenges that affect the quality of their educational experience. Although many of the well-known challenges that relate to academics, access, and affordability persist, students are also struggling to navigate an array of complex technological advances that affect their learning every day. Participants in this session will discuss technological and other challenges they face as university students and the strategies they use to address or cope with the impacts of these challenges on their education. |
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Monday,
May 6 at 11:00am-12:30pm
US Central
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| The entrepreneurial context, an institutional perspective |
Following Institutional Theory proposed by Northon (1990) which explains the influence of formal factors such as laws and politics and informal factors such as culture in the entrepreneurial process. In this 90 minute Global Conversation you will talk with students from different places, about your country's laws and culture and will stand the differences of the entrepreneurial intention in different contexts. |
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Monday,
May 6 at 3:00pm-4:30pm
US Central
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| Back to nature! A new paradigm for a global society |
Although contact with nature is absolutely essential to modern life, our current socio-economic organization of social life pits human beings against nature. In this global conversation, we will examine the possibility of living in greater harmony with nature. We will discuss how we can reconcile technological advances while protecting the environment and what indigenous communities in the Americas and elsewhere teach us about how to live more positively with nature. |
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Monday,
May 6 at 5:00pm-6:30pm
US Central
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| Exploring Artificial Intelligence and the impact on the tourist experience. |
In this session we will explore how AI technologies such as machine learning, Advanced Robotics, and language processing are transforming the way that tourists plan, book and experience their trip. We will examine how these tools are used, the associated benefits and challenges for the tourist and the sector. Finally, we will forecast emerging trends in AI and their potential impact on the future of tourism. |
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Tuesday,
May 7 at 9:00am-10:30am
US Central
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| Effects of Disruptive Technology on Global Trade |
The WTO sustains that the so-called disruptive technologies, such as blockchain, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, have the potential to transform border management and the conduct of international trade. These technologies also have an impact on trade policies in terms of overseeing new protectionism against hi-tech products, adjustments in employment, skill development, trade agreements, and trade infrastructure. In this Global Conversation students from different countries may talk about how the disruptive technologies are affecting the business environment in their own countries and how they think may affect global trade. |
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Tuesday,
May 7 at 11:00am-12:30pm
US Central
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| Gender power imbalances as determinants of health |
Gender power imbalances that exist due to cultural norms, or for religious or economic reasons contribute to infectious disease transmission in many countries. In the case of sexual consenting rights these may be barriers to disease prevention. This session will explore power imbalances between men and women as determinants of health. |
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Tuesday,
May 7 at 7:00pm-8:30pm
US Central
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| All things start at the beginning… Disparities in maternal health and reproductive choices across the world: Why do they still persist? |
In 2023, the World Health Organisation reported that around 800 women a day die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth worldwide. Whilst many of these could be affected by the impact of skilled healthcare professions, much of the burden of pre-maternal and maternal health needs is driven by social and cultural factors. How do we train our next generation of practitioners to navigate the globally diverse set of attitudes and beliefs that surround sexual development, reproductive choices, conception and the role of the maternal figure…? This workshop will help to do just that! |
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Wednesday,
May 8 at 9:00am-10:30am
US Central
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| Sustainable City Strategies for Smart City or Strategic Digital City Projects: how can citizens participate to improve quality of life? |
In this multidisciplinary dialogue, respecting the different countries and their realities, students will discuss how citizens can participate in the cities' co-management using or not technological alternatives, focusing on sustainable strategies. |
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Wednesday,
May 8 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
US Central
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| How can we address climate change as global citizens? |
The climate change consequences are beyond national boundaries, and climate action needs to be the responsibility of every citizen of the planet. In this global conversation, participants will explore climate change through various lenses, such as gender, national identity, geography, and culture. Also, we will deliberate on how we can instill a sense of collective responsibility, social contract, and collective action empowering global citizens to collaboratively take actions at local, national, and global levels. |
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Thursday,
May 9 at 9:00am-10:30am
US Central
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| Building Brand Narratives in a Multicultural World |
In a world that's rapidly globalizing, understanding multicultural perspectives is essential for brand marketers. This session dives into the world of brand marketing from a multicultural lens, exploring how different cultures perceive, interact with, and create brands. Through a combination of discussion, group work, and case studies, students will learn how to build brand narratives that resonate on a global scale, while also being sensitive to local nuances. |
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Thursday,
May 9 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
US Central
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| A World Without Nuclear Weapons: Bringing the Conversation Home |
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat of a nuclear war is higher than ever, and yet for many people, this issue may feel distant or too large to tackle as individuals. The session is primarily centered on the texts of two Japanese educators, Josei Toda and Daisaku Ikeda, who were strong advocates of the abolition of nuclear weapons. Considering what we can do as educators and ordinary citizens toward a world without nuclear weapons, the intent of this session is not only to raise awareness of this issue, but also for participants to feel hopeful and empowered that a world without nuclear weapons is possible. |
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Thursday,
May 9 at 9:00pm-10:30pm
US Central
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| The power of digital influencers that goes beyond borders and continents |
The proposed debate session seeks to explore the strength of national and global influencers among the participants, seeking to identify their roles (what they are for) and the extent to which they can cross cultural and geographic borders |
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Monday,
May 13 at 9:30am-11:00am
US Central
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| Food, Culture, and Identity |
This is a bilingual session conducted in Japanese and English. Non-native speakers of Japanese or English must have completed at least two years of college-level instruction in the respective language. We explore the theme of food using the story circle methodology, allowing students to understand each other, thus enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of themselves in the light of others' perspectives. |
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Monday,
May 13 at 9:00pm-10:30pm
US Central
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| Behaviour change for an improved environment and health |
In this session, learners will explore how human behaviour and the environment influence each other with the goal of helping learners change their behaviours to improve the environment. Learners will also discuss the impact of the environment on individual mental and physical health. |
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Tuesday,
May 14 at 9:00am-10:30am
US Central
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| Is democracy truly democratic? |
Exploring different elements/aspects that characterize government. Defining and characterizing the concept of democracy. Analyzing different definitions of democracy and reflecting upon the features of a truly democratic government. |
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Tuesday,
May 14 at 11:00am-12:30pm
US Central
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| Fostering Social Justice through Language Education: Empowering Student Engagement and Activism |
The focus of this global conversation lies in the importance of social justice in education, emphasizing the development of civic competencies and social action. It will encourage the discussion that language curriculum can promote student engagement and activism by allowing them to choose topics, engage in non-linguistic activities, and reflect on substantive issues. |
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Thursday,
May 16 at 11:00am-12:30pm
US Central
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| Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Cities |
Participate in our discussion on urban agriculture's role in fostering sustainable cities. We'll explore its definitions, characteristics, and benefits, including improved urban life, food security, and a healthier environment. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable urban development. |
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Thursday,
May 16 at 1:00pm-2:30pm
US Central
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