Thursday, 19 March 2026
10:30 - 11:00
How AI changes expectations and behaviour
| What is AI and why do ‘prompts’ matter for our behaviour? What are the effects of deepfakes, algorithmic bias and misinformation? In this session Bojan Kordalov, Senior Strategic Communication and AI Literacy Expert, provides an overview of how AI tools influence everyday decisions and thinking patterns, often without users noticing. Read more. |
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Bojan KordalovEuropean Centre of Excellence (ECE Brussels) |
13:40 - 14:40
Update from the US Department of State
16:20 - 17:00
Exchange Programs in a New Era: The View from Washington After Year One
| Join Mark Overmann, Executive Director of the Alliance for International Exchange, for a Washington Update. Read more. |
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Mark OvermannAlliance for International Exchange |
Friday, 20 March 2026
09:00 – 10:00
Students and Exchange Visitors Visa Update from the US Embassy Sofia
| Join this session with U.S. Embassy Sofia Consular staff to obtain updated information on current Consular Affairs regulations and policies impacting Student and Exchange Visitor Visas. Read more. |
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Marko CimbaljevichUS Embassy Sofia, |
Erik PerkinsUS Embassy Sofia, |
11:20 – 12:00
Mapping youth as the main target audience in the AI era
| Why is AI literacy essential for youth mobility and exchange? This session with Bojan Kordalov will dig deeper to help cultural exchange professionals prepare for issues related to communication, safety and managing expectations regarding AI.Read more. |
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Bojan KordalovEuropean Centre of Excellence (ECE Brussels) |
14:00 - 14:40
Building better matches: Setting and managing expectations between au pairs and host families
| Agencies are increasingly recognising how difficult it can be to manage the expectations of au pairs and host families.Read more. |
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Jean QuinnAIFS – Au Pair in America
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Charlotte Cappa-DomengeAFJ Au Pair |
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Carla VersterCarla’s Au Pairs |
Nadine BaruchAu Pair Office |
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Michael McHughChairperson |
