VSA 6th Global Empathy Conference
Date:
Saturday, 4th May 2024
Venue: Charles University, Prague
Czech-Republic
A Hybrid Event
To Register Visit:
https://2024GEC.eventbrite.com.au
Delegate's Benefits: Registered attendees will receive
- An immersive experience featuring the GEC Programme,
- Free access to a plethora of Empathy in Action Resources,
- Special awards for participation and
- A certificate of Attendance
- The conference will culminate in a five-hour immersion in empathy practices facilitated by distinguished international speakers.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join in person or virtually from anywhere in the World.
Virtual School Australia is a leading platform dedicated to fostering global empathy and empowering individuals through education and innovative conferences. The mission is to inspire positive change and create a more empathetic world, through the Global Empathy Conferences. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Virtual School Australia has been at the forefront of offering transformative Global Empathy Conferences annually. Drawing from the success of past editions held in London, Adelaide, and Seoul, which attracted a diverse and enthusiastic global audience. The 6th Global Empathy Conference is scheduled to take place at the esteemed Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
This prestigious event aims to bring together a diverse audience, including esteemed researchers, academics, writers, classroom teachers and students from around the world. The theme of "Empathy in Action" underscores the conference's mission to share invaluable insights, exemplary practices, and groundbreaking research in the field of empathy in action.
International Collaboration: A notable collaboration between the University of California Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Department of Education and the Department of Education and Social Work at the University of Sussex will showcase the intersection of empathy across different cultural contexts. Students from two continents will share their experiences and insights, highlighting the universal relevance of empathy in shaping lives.
Moderators: Dr Sharmila Roy & Dr Marcelo Staricoff.
6th GLOBAL EMPATHY CONFERENCE, PRAGUE
In our ever-evolving world, the urgency to teach empathy more explicitly than ever before cannot be overstated. In response to this pressing need, we are meticulously organising the 2024 Global Empathy Conference. Our primary goal is to bring together a distinguished assembly of international speakers, educators, and medical professionals who will generously share their extensive experiences, pioneering research, and exemplary practices. Furthermore, we intend to bridge the gap between neuroscience and empathy practices, exploring the profound connections between these two fields.
Join us in Prague and immerse in this conversation.
Programme Highlights - Keynote Speech, Panel Discussions, Case Studies and Presentations
Keynote Speakers: Renowned Professor Robin Banerjee will share his latest research findings on the social and emotional development of children and young people in educational settings. His insights will delve into the profound impact of empathy and kindness on fostering positive relationships, enhancing mental health, and promoting overall well-being within school communities. Additionally, Dr. Marcelo Staricoff, author of "The Joy of Not Knowing," will explore the principles and philosophies that form the foundation of the Joy of Not Knowing approach to education. Dr. Staricoff will highlight how empathy can champion the cause for every individual, contributing to a more compassionate and inclusive educational landscape.
2024 GEC Committee Members: Dr Sharmila Roy (Chair, USA), Dr Marcelo Staricoff (UK), Madhumita Basu (CZEC), Kenan Dzananovic (CZEC)Neena Mathew (IND), Alicja Kuberska (POL) Bozena Helena Mazur-Nowak (UK) Rajashree Imandi (UG) Paramita Roy (AUS).
Excitement fills the air as our Conference Committee extends a warm welcome to all speakers and delegates joining us for the 2024 Empathy Conference! Get ready to immerse yourself in the transformative power of empathy in action. Watch their captivating welcome videos and prepare to be fully engaged in the dynamic and insightful discussions awaiting you in Prague. Let's ignite the spark of empathy together! #GlobalEmpathyConference #EmpathyInAction #2024PragueConference.
2022 GLOBAL EMPATHY CONFERENCE, LONDON
2023 GLOBAL EMPATHY CONFERENCE SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA (A HYBRID EVENT) PRESENTATIONS:
2023 Global Empathy Conference was a collaborative initiative involving educators, school leaders, and organisations at all levels. This conference was designed to share and celebrate ideas, stories of EMPATHY IN ACTION and how ’EMPATHY’ can be integrated in the School Curriculum through the application of Project and Problem Based Learning.
STORIES & ESSAYS AT THE 2023 GEC SEOUL
A STORY BY RUBY ANTONIA ROSE HAND
AN ESSAY AND A STORY BY VEER MALHAN
A STORY BY RAIN JHA
A STORY BY MARIAM HUSAIN
A STORY BY SANAYA MASURKAR
AN ESSAY BY AYUSH RAMCHANDARAN
A STORY BY KUHU BHATTACHARYA
A STORY BY ISHAAN SURVE
Let the Conversation Continue …
At the 2023 Empathy Conference, the presentations inspired many students and professionals around the Globe to act on the strength of Empathy.
We request all delegates to fill in the following survey form. This form will help us to improve our future conferences, and it will help us to send the GEC Empathy certificates to your email.
Conference Questions
FUTURE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
The questions are :
Ques 1. Where is the place of Empathy in the school curriculum?
Ques 2. What role can digital technologies play in teaching Empathy?
If you would like to participate in this discussion, please send your response to admin@virtualschoolaustralia.com.au