Call for Presenters: Flourishing Conference 2026
Issue date：2025-12-19
To all practitioners, researchers and leaders dedicated to adolescent mental health and well-being education:
Rising academic pressure and growing digital dependency are reshaping adolescents’ emotional resilience and sense of connection. Your research, practice and innovations can help guide young people toward healthier, more balanced development.
The inaugural UWC Changshu Flourishing Conference brought together over 200 participants from around the world. The second Flourishing Conference will once again convene at UWC Changshu, introducing a new theme of Digital Well-being, which focuses on the profound impact of artificial intelligence and social media on adolescent mental health.
We sincerely invite you to share your insights, exchange ideas with leading experts and help build a global support network for adolescent well-being. Your expertise can drive meaningful change in education.
Flourishing in International
Education Conference 2026
Date: 7–8 March 2026
Location: UWC Changshu China
Key Questions
We will explore
1. How can we strengthen adolescents’ emotional foundations, socio-emotional skills and resilience?
2. How can we support focus, deep thinking and authentic connection in digital environments?
3. How can we build evidence-based psychological support and intervention systems and strengthen collaboration among schools, families and communities?
Conference Themes
1. Inclusive campus culture and social-emotional support
2. Student well-being assessment and intervention strategies
3. Social-emotional development and education for students and teachers
4. The future implications of AI in education and digital well-being
5. School-home-community partnerships
Conference Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Renowned experts from China and abroad will share cutting-edge research and unique insights. Confirmed keynote speakers include:
Founder of Positive Psychology in China; Director of the Institute of Global Industry at Tsinghua University; Professor in the Department of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences. He is widely recognised as "China’s most qualified scholar to speak on happiness."
Founder of Daru Psychology; former Deputy Director and Chief Supervisor at the Mental Health Education and Counseling Center of Peking University; Executive Director of the Chinese Association for Life Care.
Parallel Workshops & Panel Discussions
Workshops exploring all five themes, ranging from practical strategies to future perspectives.
Panels on topics such as resilience building, growth-centered school cultures and AI’s impact on education and digital well-being.
Workshop Presenter Benefits
As a Workshop Presenter, you will gain:
Global Connections
Network with professionals dedicated to well-being and adolescent mental health.
Professional Influence
Share your insights with diverse, international audiences.
Practical Strategies
Acquire hands-on methods to support adolescent mental health.
Cutting-edge Insights
Access the latest findings in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and education.
Shared Resources
Collaborate across disciplines through global education and mental health platforms.
We welcome applications from:
- Teachers and educators committed to adolescent education.
- Psychologists and counselors engaged in mental health research or practice.
- School leaders or policymakers focusing on student mental health and well-being education.
- Scholars with research findings or case studies related to adolescent mental health and well-being education.
How to Apply
To join us as a Parallel Workshop Presenter, please submit your proposal by 31 January 2026 via the QR code below. Together, we can create more possibilities for the future of young people!
QR Code for Workshop
Presenter Application
To register for attendance only,
please scan the QR code below.
For inquiries, please contact: flourishing@uwcchina.org
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