Keystone Academy
北京市鼎石学校
Day 1: Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Theme: Leadership in Action: Showcasing Student Excellence
Each session explores an Inner Development Goal (IDG) dimension and skillset
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Registration and Coffee Chats
- IDG: Being - Presence
10:45 PM - 11:30 PM:
Empowering Voices: Building Leadership Through Storytelling
Led by IGS Program Student Leadership Advisors, this interactive session is designed to empower students with the skills and confidence to take charge of their leadership identity. Through storytelling, participants will learn how to articulate their journeys, highlight their achievements, and inspire others. The session also includes hands-on activities in team building, communication, and problem-solving to prepare students for their presentations and beyond. it’s a stepping stone to discovering the power of youth leaders’ voices and the impact of their stories.
- IDG: Being - Self awareness & Collaboration - communication skills
11:45 PM - 12:30 PM:
Student Presentations (Concurrent Sessions)
Students showcase leadership projects, research, and community impact initiatives. Sessions divided by topics (e.g., Social Innovation, Environmental Leadership, and Digital Transformation).
- IDG: Acting - courage
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM:
Panel Discussion: “How Students Can Become Agents of Change”
• Featuring youth leaders, educators, and global mentors.
- IDG: Thinking - Long-term orientation and visioning
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM:
Student Presentations (Concurrent Sessions)
Students showcase leadership projects, research, and community impact initiatives. Sessions divided by topics (e.g., Social Innovation, Environmental Leadership, and Digital Transformation).
- IDG: Acting - Perseverence
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM:
International Educators and Principals’ Session (Concurrent)
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Roundtable Discussion: “Fostering Global Competencies in Future Leaders”
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Facilitated by IGS Instructors with open-floor dialogue
- IDG: Thinking - Perspective
3:45 PM – 5:45 PM:
UNESCO Story Circle Training for Youth Leaders
Join this transformative session where youth leaders and international educators will engage in the globally renowned UNESCO Story Circle methodology. This interactive training fosters empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and effective communication by encouraging participants to share personal stories and listen deeply to others. Through guided exercises and collaborative dialogue, participants will develop the skills to bridge cultural divides, build connections, and lead with compassion in an increasingly interconnected world. Be ready to discover the power of storytelling as a tool for leadership and change. Student participants and educator participants will be grouped into two sessions.
- IDG: Relating - Empathy and Compassion
10:30 AM – 10:45 PM:
Break and Transition
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM:
Break
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:
Networking Lunch
- IDG: Collaborating - Co-creation
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM:
Networking and Tea Break
- IDG: Collaborating - Communication
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
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Welcome from Keystone Academy Executive Head of School Dr. Emily McCarren
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Keynote Topic: “Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders”
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Speaker: Dr. Darla K. Deardorff, UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence
- IDG: Being - Inner compass, openness and learning mindset
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM:
Poster Exhibition: Evening Networking Event
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Theme: “Building Bridges Across Communities.”
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Includes light refreshments, poster showcases, and music.
- IDG: Collaborating - Trust
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM:
Dinner
Enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations and collaboration over dinner! This social event brings together all students, whether presenting or not, to connect, share ideas, and brainstorm actionable solutions to the topics they are passionate about. It’s an opportunity to build networks, spark new initiatives, and envision the change they want to create in their communities and beyond. Come for the food, stay for the inspiration!
- IDG: Relating - Appreciation & Connectedness