October 18 - 19, 2025
Intercultural Competency: Fostering Cultures of Dignity and Respect
Registration coming soon
Registration deadline: October 6, 2025
Attendees
Open to all educators and leaders.
Cost
HK$ 3,500
Overview
In Asian international schools, cultural diversity is a strength and daily reality. Yet many belonging efforts rely on Western, and often U.S.-based, frameworks that may not align with the intercultural realities of international communities. This evidence-based workshop examines how both Eastern and Western cultural norms shape experiences of belonging, and why intercultural competency is essential for building inclusive, mission-aligned schools. It also explores how students navigate identity-informed harm when aspects of their background are misunderstood or minimized. Grounded in Dr. Derrick Gay’s Fostering Cultures of Dignity and Respect, along with research and best practices specific to international schools, equips participants with practical tools to foster inclusive schools where all members feel valued, while preparing students to thrive as empathetic, informed global citizens.
Speaker
Dr. Derrick Gay is a globally recognized Belonging and Intercultural Strategist who promotes cultures of dignity and respect through a focus on belonging, empathy, and intercultural competence. Over the past three decades, he has supported more than 800 organizations across 50 countries by driving strategic belonging efforts and sustaining norms that foster inclusive environments. As an international speaker, author, researcher, and educator, Dr. Gay provokes critical inquiry, fosters meaningful dialogue, and equips communities with the language and tools to cultivate inclusive, respectful environments for all. Recipient of the 2020 Maria Montessori Ambassador Award, he has headlined major conferences at EARCOS, ISAT, EduLead, AAIE, CEESA, Tri-Association, NESA, AMISA, CASE, Montessori, and Sesame Street and others.
More information about Dr. Gay
Schedule
Day 1
Saturday, October 18th
| Time | BRIEF Content Overview (include a light breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack in the schedule) |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am | Registration and light breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 9:30am | Framing and Session One |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Morning Snack |
| 9:45 am - 12:00 pm | Session Two |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Session Three |
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Coffee/Tea |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Reflection and Commitments |
Day 2
Sunday, October 19th
| Time | BRIEF Content Overview (include a light breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack in the schedule) |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 8:00 am - 9:30am | Framing and Session Four |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am | Morning Snack |
| 9:45 am - 12:00 pm | Session Five |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Session Six |
| 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Coffee/Tea |
| 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Reflection and Commitments |
Registration coming soon
Registration deadline: October 6, 2025
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