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Synopsis
1.Synopsis ：
The Graduate School (GS), Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), in collaboration with the International Centre for Intercultural Studies at the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL), is thrilled to announce the Summer Conference on Leadership in Language and Culture, taking place on 8 July 2025. This conference will examine the critical intersections of language, culture, and leadership, exploring how these dimensions interact to shape education, communication, and global collaboration in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world.
In today’s globalized landsape, the role of language and culture has never been more significant. Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming intercultural communication, enabling innovative approaches to engaging with cultural diversity (Dai & Zhu, 2024). Research on identity and agency in multilingual contexts (Gu, 2018) emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals in diverse environments, while critical discussions on the ideological dimensions of global English (O’Regan, 2021) challenge prevailing assumptions about language, power, and leadership. Discursive roles and responsibilities in multilingual hoseholds (He, 2016) foreground the ways in which language use and interaction shape identity, agency, and socialization processes, particularly within immigrant communities. These insights demonstrate the ongoing linguistic and cultural negotiations in everyday life. In response to these challenges, values-based educational frameworks (Lee et al., 2023) provide actionable strategies that emphasize the crucial role of language and culture in fostering sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready leadership practices.
Through keynote addresses, participants will engage with forward-thinking approaches that bridge theory and practice. The conference will serve as a vibrant platform for dialogue, transcending disciplinary, cultural, and geographic boundaries to tackle pressing global issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
By focusing on the transformative potential of language and culture, the conference aims to inspire leadership that is responsive to the challenges and opportunities of our time. Scholars, educators, and leaders committed to fostering culturally responsive and inclusive leadership are invited to join this unique gathering. Together, we will explore how language and culture can serve as powerful catalysts for transformative leadership, driving meaningful change toward a more connected and equitable world.
References
Dai, D. W., & Zhu, H. (2024). When AI meets intercultural communication: New frontiers, new agendas. Applied Linguistics Review. https://doi.org/10.1515/applirev-2024-0185
Gu, M. M. (2018). Identity construction and scale making of migrant university students in multilingual settings: A scalar analysis. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 21(4), 367–379.
He, A. W. (2016). Discursive roles and responsibilities: a study of interactions in Chinese immigrant households. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, DOI: 10.1080/01434632.2015.1127930.
Lee, J. C. K., Zhang, E. Y., & Liu, R. H. Y. (2023). Life and values education. In Kennedy, K. J., Pavlova, M., & Lee, J. C. K. (Eds.), Soft skills and hard values: Meeting education’s 21st century challenges (pp. 112–132). Routledge.
Li, W. (2018). Translanguaging as a practical theory of language. Applied Linguistics, 39(1), 9–30.
O’Regan, J. P. (2021). Global English and political economy. Routledge.
2. Co-hosts:
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International Centre for Intercultural Studies at the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL)
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Graduate School (GS), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
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Academy for Educational Development and Innovation(AEDI), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
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UNESCO Chair Programme*
*Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in this conference and publication are those of the speakers and authors; they are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization.
3. Presentation Formats
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