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Day 1: September 18 (Wednesday)
Deep Dive Foundational Dialogues

Day 1 is dedicated to providing participants with a deep dive immersive experience into the conference topic, providing a shared understanding and grounding of participants. 

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Location: University of Galway

Room: Aula Maxima

Address: Quadrangle, 16 Lower Newcastle, Galway, H91 WY1F 

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/goZq6uSseAmpd7wj8

SCHEDULE

(All sessions below will be held at the University of Galway in the venue room: Aula Maxima.)​

09:00am – 09:30am | Registration 

09:30am – 10:00am | Official Welcome (University of Galway) | Speakers: Palina Louangketh, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Jim Livesey

10:00am – 11:15am | Session #1: Climate Change:  Interconnected Impacts on the Environment and Societies | Speakers: John Bieter, Angel Hsu, Peter McKeown, Stephanie Capaldo

11:15am – 11:45am | Coffee / Tea Break

11:45am – 01:00pm | Session #2: Climate, Crisis, & Displacement: How Cultural Institutions Shape Global Climate Action | Speakers: Sarah Smith, Sascha Priewe, Simge Erdogan O'Connor, Imanol Galdos Irazabal, Marilyn Gaughan

01:00pm – 02:00pm | Lunch

02:00pm – 03:15pm | Session #3: How Climate Change Affects Communities: Mental Health, Resilience and Adaptation | Speakers: Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Anselme Sadiki, Julie Aultman

03:15pm – 03:45pm | Coffee / Tea Break

03:45pm – 05:00pm | Session #4: Conflict Resolution as a Response to the Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Communities | Speaker: Knight Sor

05:00pm – 05:10pm | Wrap-up and Adjourn

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VIP Partnership Dinner | 7:00pm

Registration closed. 

​Location: JEKYLL  |  HYDE Hotel, Forster Street, Galway City, H91 PY7E

The HYDE Hotel is Located near Eyre Square in the Centre of Galway.

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