Welcome

We are pleased to invite you to be part of the Second Global Tolerance Across Cultures Conference. The first conference was held in Elbasan, Albania in June 2022. The main objective of the conference is to serve as a platform for scholars, researchers, educators, executives, diplomats and all other practitioners to highlight their research, thoughts, concerns and experiences on the impact of technology on cultural values and norms. How these changes affect tolerance and the process of building bridges of understanding and respect among individuals, groups and cultures? The Conference is organized by the International Foundation for Tolerance which is a not for profit professional organization based in the USA in association with the University of Business and Technology (UBT).

Edmond Hajrizi
Conference Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Edmond Hajrizi

University of Business and Technology (UBT) is an established and innovative institution of higher education in Kosovo which combines the advantages of internationally recognized universities. UBT provides a dynamic and international study environment for Bachelor and Master students through high-quality, problem-based learning. UBT is in process of opening its branch in Dubai.

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Sheikh Salim bin Sultan Al Qasim
Conference Co-Chairperson

HE Engineer Sheikh Salim bin Sultan Al Qasim

The International foundation for Tolerance is a not-for-profit professional organization registered in the USA. Its mission is to build bridges of understanding and acceptance between cultures, groups and individuals with mutual respect regardless of color of skin, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity etc. IFT has a board of trustees and an advisory board composed of leading professional from around the world.

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Abdulhamied Alromaithy
Conference Secretary General

Dr. Abdulhamied Alromaithy

The Conference Theme and Topics

Technology and Culture: Impact of technology on cultural norms and values

Track I

Culture

Research papers & presentations on:

  • Culture of change
  • Changing cultures
  • NAtional and group cultures
  • Dealing With Technical Support 10 Useful Tips
  • Make Myspace Your Best Designed Space
  • Cleaning And Organizing Your Computer

Track II

Technology

Research papers are invited as well as applications related to:

  • Social change
  • The human side of technology
  • Technology and education
  • Just me generation

Track III

Youth

This is a special track for graduates and graduate students to contribute on any of the main topics of the conference. Such contribution may be in the form of presentations, films, painting, applications, etc.

Track IV

Open

This may include case studies, reports, best practices or other topics.

Registration

The Second Global Tolerance Across Cultures Conference

10 - 11 May 2023

Pristina, Kosovo

Early Bird

Before 1st February 2023

Regular Registration

  • Euro/$ 200 - participant
  • AED 800 - participant

Speakers, academic faculty, students, members/staff NGO/other not-for-profit organizations

  • Euro/$ 100 - participant
  • AED 400 - participant

From February 1, 2023

  • Euro/$ 300 - participant
  • AED 1200 - participant

Speakers, academic faculty, students, members/staff NGO/other not-for-profit organizations

  • Euro/$ 150 - participant
  • AED 600 - participant

Main Sponsors

Travel

You can come to Prishtina By Plane, By Bus , By Car The distance from Pristina International Airport to city center is 20 kilometers and the travel time from Pristina airport to city center is around 30 minutes by taxi and 40 minutes by bus. The cheapest way from Pristina airport to city center is by bus €3 and if you go by taxi will be around €20. You can also rent a car in Pristina airport or get a private transfer. For more read on HOW CAN YOU GET FROM PRISHTINA AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTER?

TRANSPORT SCHEDULE
UBT College – UBT CAMPUS – UBT College
May 10 May 11
Transport mean UBT-College UBT-Campus UBT-College UBT-Campus
BUS 7:30 15:00 7:30 15:00
8:30 16:00 8:30 16:00
9:30 17:00 9:30 17:00
10:30 18:00 10:30 18:00
19:00 19:00

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