UNESCO symposium | 'Be the Change'

Get ready to join us at the UNESCO Symposium 'Be the Change' where we'll explore how to make a positive impact in the world!

UNESCO symposium 'Be the Change'

Welcome to the UNESCO symposium 'Be the Change' taking place at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam! This event is your chance to be part of a dynamic discussion on making a positive impact in the world. Join us for inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. Let's come together to explore how we can create a better future for all. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and be the change!

Program overview

12:30 Registration and welcome

13:00 Opening and keynotes

Kathleen Ferrier, Chair of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.

Prof. dr. Jeroen Geurts, Rector Magnificus of VU Amsterdam and member of the Netherlands Commission for UNESCO.

dr. Sylvia van de Bunt, UNESCO chairholder 'Cross-Cultural Sustainability' VU Amsterdam.

14:00 Roundtable discussion

Prof. dr. Fons Trompenaars, em. Professor Cross-Cultural Management VU Amsterdam, and Prof. Bruce Mutsvairo, UNESCO Chair on Data, Desinformation and Democracy, Utrecht University

15:00 Coffee/Tea break and Poster presentations

16:00 Parallel workshops

17:00 Reception

18:00 Closure

Registration fee
The symposium registration fee is € 50. A fee waiver is available for participants who have volunteered in organizing this symposium. See 'select tickets', to indicate your volunteer work.