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The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Europe's annual congress will take place from September 18 to 21 in Tallinn, Estonia. The theme for this year's get-together of interculturalists is "Global Reach, Local Touch" and promises inspiring plenary sessions, presentations, workshops and plenty of exchange among practitioners.

For more information, go to http://www.sietareuropeacongress.org.

I have been invited to present a case study at this month's meeting of the International Coach Federation's Expat/Intercultural Special Interest Group on January 11th at 10 am EST (4pm CET).

The annual WINConference, a global leadership forum, will take place from October 5 to October 8 in Rome.  Founder Kristin Engvig and her team have put together an exciting programme with participants from the corporate world, governmental and non-governmental organizations from around the world.

I have been invited to speak at an AsiaCircle dinner event on November 19. My talk is entitled "Understanding Asian Etiquette" and tries to raise awareness on what is considered respectful behaviour in Asian culture.   The talk will be held in German.

When:   19 November 2009, 7pm
Where:  Shanghai Restaurant, Wilimdorfer Straße 70, 70839 Gerlingen (free parking)