Intercultural Connection

Becoming Globally Fluent

LUGANO, SWITZERLAND

26-29 MARCH 2026

Get ready for four transformative days of connection, reflection, and growth!

The experience "Intercultural Connection: Becoming Globally Fluent" invites you to step outside your comfort zone and discover what it truly means to thrive in diverse, intercultural environments.

Apply now!

WHAT IS IT

An opportunity to engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, broaden perspectives, and strengthen your capacity to navigate cultural contexts with confidence.

THE GOAL

Together, we aim to foster responsible global citizenship and inspire meaningful contributions to our communities and the world.

What awaits you

Through interactive workshops, deep conversations, and hands-on activities, you will:

Explore your own cultural identity and how it shapes your perspective.

Deepen your self-awareness and increase intercultural empathy.

Build the confidence to create spaces of global belonging — wherever you are.

Learning outcomes

After the experience, you will be able to:

Examine the impact of cultural narratives and values on shaping perspectives and interactions.

Demonstrate awareness of the IDI continuum and personal intercultural development.

Apply ICS strategies to navigate conflict and misunderstandings across cultures.

Show increased capacity for intercultural empathy, inquiry, and reflective dialogue.

Articulate a personal action step for fostering belonging in academic, professional, or civic life.

Learn more

Find more information in the Call for Applications or contact l.dipietro@euca.eu for more information.

Read the Call for Applications