Panel Session
Education and People’s Diplomacy: Spaces of Mutual Understanding
This panel session brings together experts from different countries to explore the role of education as a key resource of people’s diplomacy. The discussion will highlight how educational practices foster values of trust and respect, build intercultural dialogue, and serve as tools to overcome international challenges. Special focus will be given to civic and values-based education, as well as projects that connect young people and communities within a shared space of cooperation.
Moderator
Daria Shiliaeva
B.A. in Political Science and International Relations (Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon).
M.A. in Sociology (Education and Society, ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon).
Education researcher, educator, and Portuguese language teacher (Portugal/Russia)
M.A. in Sociology (Education and Society, ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon).
Education researcher, educator, and Portuguese language teacher (Portugal/Russia)
Program and Speakers
Program and Speakers
14:00 – 14:07
Arrival of participants and guests
14:07 – 14:10
Opening video message
Short address from international partners
14:10 – 14:20
Moderator’s opening remarks
14:20 – 14:35
Keynote speech
- Bertrand Scholler (France), geophysicist, engineer, economist, and writer. Graduate of Mines and Sciences Po Paris. He has worked in the energy and health sectors, innovation strategy, sports and media management, as well as in international advisory roles. His intellectual focus is on knowledge transmission and cultural codes, and on how civilizations preserve and pass on their heritage
14:35 – 14:50
Keynote speech
- Alexandre Guerreiro (Portugal), lawyer and expert in international and European law and international relations. PhD in International and European Law, political analyst, expert at the Global Fact-Checking Network, practicing lawyer, and Associate Member of the Institute of Legal and Political Sciences, Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
14:50 – 15:05
Keynote speech
- Tatiana Bokova (Russia/France), сo-Chair of the Youth Commission of the Coordinating Council of Russian Compatriots' Organizations in France. Expert in cultural diplomacy and educational initiatives, actively engaged in projects related to international youth cooperation and school diplomacy
15:05 – 15:25
Panel discussion with speakers
Questions from the audience
15:25 – 15:30
Closing remarks by the moderator
- Summary of the discussion
- Key takeaways:
- The role of education in fostering mutual understanding.
- Competencies of educators and leaders in people’s diplomacy.
- Best practices of international projects and overcoming cultural barriers.
- Digital tools and prospects for future cooperation
