The 2012 Families in Global Transition Conference will be held for the second year in a row in Washington, DC. The conference provides a forum where members of internationally mobile families, e.g. corporate, military, diplomatic, missionary, gather with those who assist them: human resource personnel, relocation experts, educators and counselors. Together we will develop strategies for dealing with challenges of cross-cultural living.

The FIGT Conference promises to offer:

• A forum for presenting new research.
• An environment to facilitate the exchanging of new ideas.
• An extraordinary opportunity for global networking across all sectors involved in the
  international and intercultural transitions.

The conference schedule has been posted! Click here to review the 2012 program lineup!

Keynote Speakers:
FIGT is pleased to welcome two outstanding keynote speakers: Roy Dunbar and Eva Laszlo-Herbert.

Roy Dunbar is a seasoned senior executive who has served in leadership roles in a number of
international companies. Mr. Dunbar will present on Competencies for Success in a Small Global Village. The session will outline why the world is essentially little more than a tightly interconnected village where new rules decide individual and collective success.

Eva Laszlo-Herbert is characterized by having an insatiable interest in words, people and ideas that make the world a better place. Ms. Laszlo-Herbert will present on The Building Blocks of Me, Myself and I When Life Takes You Places: Identity vs Nationality. The presentation will explore the intricate maze of what makes us who we are…or who we think we are. The presentation toolbox will hold stories, jokes, a few statistics, anecdotes, pictures, maps and the strong hope to interest you in some Q&A.

Plenary Panels:
Check out the Plenary Panel session titles and descriptions here!

Concurrent Sessions:
The 2012 program will include educational Concurrent Sessions focusing on Educational Transition, Third Culture Kids, Family and Organizational Transitions and Repatriation issues within the international arena, and the impact of cultural difference on intercultural transition. Check out the session titles and descriptions here!

Kitchen Table Conversations:
The FIGT program wouldn't be the same with the lively, interactive Kitchen Table Conversation sessions in which you can hear targeted, practical information about the latest programs, research and approaches to family support.  Check out the Kitchen Table Conversation titles and descriptions here!

Accommodation Information

Hotel reservations may be made with the Westin Alexandria. Call 1-866-837-4210 and request the Families in Global Transition (room rate) or click here to reserve your room online. Rooms are available for $179 per night (excluding tax and service fees). The FIGT room block expires on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at this time the FIGT special room rate will no longer be valid.

Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314

Traveling into Washington, DC? The Westin Alexandria has provided detailed transportation information for your convenience and travel needs. Click here to learn about all your transportation options.