Schedule
Schedule
Event Schedule
Vietnam Wellbeing
& Safeguarding Summit 2026
1st Deep Dive
2 simultaneous sessions–2 different tracks
1pm–2:30pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Catered Networking Break
2:30pm–3pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
2nd Deep Dive
2 simultaneous sessions–2 different tracks
3pm–4:30pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Refreshments & Registration
8am–8:30am
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Welcome, 1st Keynote
8:30am–9:45am
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
1st Breakout Session
10am–11am
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Break
11am–11:30am
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
2nd Breakout Session
11:30am–12:30pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Lunch
12:30pm–1:30pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Unconference Time
1:30pm–2:30pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Break
2:30pm–3pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
3rd Breakout Session
3pm–4pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Provider Fair & Ice Cream Social
4pm–5pm
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
Refreshments & Registration
8am–8:30am
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Welcome, 1st Keynote
8:30am–9:45am
Pan Pacific Hanoi
1st Breakout Session
10am–11am
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Break
11am–11:30am
Pan Pacific Hanoi
2nd Breakout Session
11:30am–12:30pm
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Lunch
12:30pm–1:30pm
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Unconference Time
1:30pm–2:30pm
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Break
2:30pm–3pm
Pan Pacific Hanoi
3rd Breakout Session
3pm–4pm
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Session Schedule
Vietnam Wellbeing
& Safeguarding Summit 2026
Ho Chi Minh City
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
1pm–4:30pm, 8 October 2026
1st Deep Dive
| 1pm–2:30pm
Functional Behavioral Assessments in Clinical Practice
Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board
Language: English
Safer Planning for Safeguarding Concerns
Dan Furness, Council of International Schools
Language: English
2nd Deep Dive
| 3pm–4:30pm
The Power of the Group: Transforming Student Wellbeing Through Shared Experience
Tran Ngoc Hieu, Vietnam Institute of Psychology
Language: English
School-Based Intervention and Support for Children with Self-Regulation Difficulties
Tony Louw, Learning Strategies
Language: English
Ho Chi Minh City
RMIT Vietnam, Saigon South campus
8am–5pm, 9 October 2026
Keynotes
| 8:30am–9:45am
Ethics, Autism, and Neurodiversity: Advancing Respectful and Evidence-based Practice
Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board
Language: English
Online and AI-Enabled Harm: Utilizing a Risk Management and Mitigation Framework
Dan Furness, Council of International Schools
Language: English
Từ đối đầu đến đồng hành: Làm việc với phụ huynh bằng lăng kính lòng tự trắc ẩn
Toan Le, ISHCMC-American Academy
Language: Vietnamese
1st Breakout Session
| 10am–11am
Teaching Teen Resilience: A Practical Framework for Emotional Regulation
Nathan Gehlert, Fulbright University
Language: English
Teaching for Wellbeing: Moving Beyond Individual Support to Collective Practice
Glen O'Grady, RMIT
Language: English
Responding to Sexual Behaviours in Primary and Elementary Schools
Luke Curran, Nord Anglia Education
Language: English
Practical Foundations for a Whole-School Wellbeing Framework
Nick Livingston
Language: English
Understanding Behavior: A Practical Introduction with Classroom Strategies
Karen Dubon & Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing
Language: English
Is It ADHD? Navigating Parent Resistance and Improving Referral Quality
Jacob Humes, Humes Psychology
Language: English
Intergenerational Trauma Transmission: Clinical Tools for School and Safeguarding Settings
Thanh Truc Agullo, Medical Advisor
Language: English
Where do I start? Building in-house safeguarding training and protocols from the ground up
Kelly-Marie Scott, Western Australia School System
Language: English
Phát triển Thực hành Wellbeing Hằng ngày: Giúp nhà trường xây dựng cách ứng phó nhất quán khi học sinh cần được hỗ trợ
Nguyen Phuong Anh, Happier Me - Wellbeing Circles
Language: Vietnamese
2nd Breakout Session
| 11:30am–12:30pm
Eastern Perspectives Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
William H. OBrien, Fulbright University
Language: English
ELSA Support: Targeted Support: ELSAs help children with issues such as anxiety, bereavement, anger, self-esteem, and friendship difficulties
Sarah Curran & Chloe Lewis, BIS
Language: English
Bridging Cultures in Student Wellbeing: Working Effectively with Families in International Schools
Larry Huynh, ISHCM
Language: English
Responding to Online Sexual Exploitation
Dan Furness, Council of International Schools
Language: English
Helping Children Communicate: Practical Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behavior
Karen Dubon & Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing
Language: English
Understanding ADHD Medication: A Clear and Evidence-based Overview for Educators and Mental Health Professionals
Miguel de Seixas, Family Medical Practice
Language: English
The Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Matt Harris, ChildSafeguarding.com
Language: English
Beyond the Handbook: Building a "Lived" Safeguarding Culture in Vietnam
Joseph (Joe) Cloutier, Schools of North America – Marianapolis
Language: English
Từ sẵn sàng đến trường đến sẵn sàng học tập: Góc nhìn dựa trên sự phát triển và các mối quan hệ trong hỗ trợ trẻ tự kỷ tại Việt Nam
Tu Anh Nguyen, Happy Parenting
Language: Vietnamese
3rd Breakout Session
| 3pm–4pm
From Reels to Real: Co-creating an eSafety & Literacy Guide for Young people engaging with online Mental health content
Son Le, Minh Nguyen, Luke O'Meara, Trang Bui, Tram Nguyen & Hung Vu, Saigon Psychub, RMIT, Vinschool Golden River, AIM Academy
Language: English
Transforming Parent-Youth Conflict through Mindfulness
Phuong-Nhi Pham, Quynh-Phuong Hoang Dang, Nguyen Nha Phuong, Vinh-An Pham Nguyen & Hong-Phuc Le (online), Fulbright University
Language: English
Responding to AI-Enabled Harm
Dan Furness, Council of International Schools
Language: English
The Human Architecture of Safety: Integrating Recruitment, Pastoral Care, and Safeguarding
Marco Longmore & Victoria Aldus, International School Ho Chi Minh City
Language: English
“What did you do that for?” Identifying and supporting sensory processing difficulties in children
Angie Wigford, International Educational Psychology Services
Language: English
Creating Places and Spaces to Support Emotional Regulation
Shawn Edwards & Brianna Spencer, Saigon South International School
Language: English
Safer Recruitment; Before, During and After Employees Join
Catriona Moran, Ha Noi Nguyen & Nicky McName, Saigon South International School
Language: English
From Awareness to Action: Building Inclusive Environments for People with ASD in Vietnam
Simona Bossoni, Vietnam International Clinic for Autism
Language: English
Can thiệp dựa trên hoạt động vui chơi dành cho trẻ em
Ngan Nguyen & Huong Ho , Learning Strategies
Language: Vietnamese
Hanoi
Pan Pacific Hanoi
8am–4pm, 16 October 2026
Keynotes
| 8:30am–9:45am
Ethics, Autism, and Neurodiversity: Advancing Respectful and Evidence-based Practice
Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board
Language: English
Beyond the Code of Conduct: Managing "Boundary Drift" with Staff
Sian Jorgenson, Encompass Safeguarding
Language: English
Trải nghiệm và khả năng phục hồi trước bạo lực trong mối quan hệ hẹn hò của sinh viên đại học tại Hà Nội, Việt Nam
Nguyen Le Hoai Anh, Hanoi National University of Education
Language: Vietnamese
1st Breakout Session
| 10am–11am
Beyond the Flow Chart: Conducting Child Protection Inquiries in Schools (Part 1/2)
Sian Jorgenson, Encompass Safeguarding
Language: English
Strengthening Parent–Child Well-being: Practical Mental Health Strategies for Home and School
Lauretta Philip, Westlink International School
Language: English
Quy trình hỗ trợ học sinh có nhu cầu học tập đặc biệt tại Trường Liên cấp Dewey Hải Phòng - Bài học từ thực tế
Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, The Dewey Schools - Edufit Group
Language: Vietnamese
Helping Children Communicate: Practical Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behavior
Karen Dubon & Claire Hicks, Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board
Language: English
2nd Breakout Session
| 11:30am–12:30pm
Beyond the Flow Chart: Conducting Child Protection Inquiries in Schools (Part 2/2)
Sian Jorgenson, Encompass Safeguarding
Language: English
Developmental Trauma
Tony Louw, Learning Strategies
Language: English
Khi học sinh phát tín hiệu khủng hoảng: Xây dựng quy trình nhà trường dựa trên nguyên tắc safeguarding nhằm phòng ngừa tự tử và ứng phó khủng hoảng tại Việt Nam
To Thi Hoan, Independent Counselor
Language: Vietnamese
Chăm sóc sức khoẻ tâm thần cho trẻ em có nhu cầu đặc biệt
Do Thuy Lan, Sao Mai
Language: Vietnamese
3rd Breakout Session
| 3pm–4pm
Bảo vệ trẻ em trong hệ sinh thái số và AI
Nguyen Phuong Thao, Dwight School Hanoi
Language: Vietnamese
From Risk to Resilience: Navigating AI's Likely Impacts on Vietnamese Young People's Wellbeing and Safety
Gordon Ingram, Duong (Jacque) Tran & Tra My Do, RMIT
Language: English
TBA
TBA
Language: English
Recognizing Subtle Signs of Abuse and Building a Culture of Safeguarding
Emily Easterday & Jo Connolly, United Nations International School
Language: English
Summit 2026
Event Registration Fees
Pre-Conference
8 October, Ho Chi Minh City
- VND 1,000,000
- VND 500,000
- (Request a Discounted Rate)
Conference
9 October, Ho Chi Minh City OR 16 October, Hanoi
- VND 2,500,000
- (AmCham Member)
- VND 2,800,000
- (Non AmCham-Member)
- VND 500,000
- (Request a Discounted Rate)
Pre & Full-Day Conference
8–9 October, Ho Chi Minh City
- VND 3,500,000
- (AmCham Member)
- VND 3,800,000
- (Non AmCham-Member)
- VND 1,000,000
- (Request a Discounted Rate)
NB: Price is in US dollars. The price displayed excludes sales tax.
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