North America Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Event 2026

The IDD’s North American Developing Across Differences (NA-DAD) Learning Lab is a dedicated space for this community to pause, pivot, and power up.

EDAD 2026 Info Sessions

Join our free expert info sessions to learn about advanced professional development opportunities at the 2026 European edition of the Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week this July in The Netherlands.

EDAD 2025 Info Sessions

Join our free expert info sessions to learn about advanced professional development opportunities at the 2025 European edition of the Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week this July in The Netherlands.

Meet the IDD Global Peer: Elizabeth Greason

IDD GLOBAL PEER Liz Greason is principal of Waypoint Intercultural, a US-based firm that supports clients who want to strengthen how they lead across differences.

Meet the Global Peer: Gabriela Méndez

MEET AN IDD GLOBAL PEER

Gabriela Méndez, based in Monterrey, Mexico and working for Florida International University (US), leads cutting-edge Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) design.

IDD + InterCultur = Committed to Excellence Together

A reason to celebrate: The IDD and InterCultur join forces in a strategic partnership to improve access to top quality program offers and experts

“First, do no harm…” What’s really required? [28 Feb 2024 webinar/info session]

Join expert conversations and an info session with the IDD’s Sherifa M.B.E. Fayez and Dr. Mai Nguyen in advance of our 2024 European edition of the Developing Across Differences Learning Lab & Community Week this July in The Netherlands.

Welcome to the IDD Global Community

Expand your connections at the IDD’s regular Global Community of Practice sessions for experienced peers and friends.

Meet the Global Peer: Elif Durgel

Meet the IDD Global Peer Elif Durgel, PhD Each month we ask a colleague who is a member of the IDD’s Global Community* to share more about their reflections, inspiration and hopes for the field. Following are reflections from Elif Durgel, an experienced intercultural trainer at the Teacher Development Center of Tilburg University in The Netherlands, and independent […]

Meet the Global Peer: Mohit Kanade

Meet the IDD Global Peer Mohit Kanade Each month we ask a member of the IDD’s Global Community of Practice* to share more about their reflections, inspiration and hopes for the field. Following are reflections from Mohit Kanade, whose world spans the corporate and education sectors: Based in Germany, he is a senior consultant at Cognizant, a multinational information technology […]

Remembering Janet & Honoring her Legacy

On January 27th of last year, our friend, mentor, and veritable giant-in-the-field left us. With your help, her legacy can live on through the Janet M. Bennett Intercultural Library. Please make a donation ???????????? https://bit.ly/janetlegacy

Join the IDD Global Community 2023

Expand your connections at the IDD’s regular Global Community of Practice sessions for experienced peers and friends.

Meet the Global Peer: Sherwood Smith

Meet the IDD Global Peer Sherwood Smith, EdD Each month we ask a colleague who is a member of the IDD’s Global Community of Practice* to share more about their reflections, inspiration and hopes for the field. Following are reflections from Sherwood Smith (EdD), Senior Executive Director for Inclusive Excellence and Faculty Engagement and Lecturer in the Department of Leadership […]

Meet the Global Peer:Ana Carolina (Carol) Cassiano

Meet the IDD Global Peer Ana Carolina (Carol) Cassiano Each month we ask a colleague who is a member of the IDD’s Global Community of Practice* to share more about their reflections, inspiration and hopes for the field. Following are reflections from Ana Carolina (Carol) Cassiano, an interculturalist, facilitator and learning designer with over 10 years of experience. […]

[Recording] Virtual Memorial & Celebration of IDD Honorary Patron Dr. Janet Bennett

RECORDING On August 6, 2022, some 300+ colleagues from around the world celebrated the life and contributions of IDD Honorary Patron Dr. Janet Bennett, coming together to reflect on her wisdom, humor, grace, generosity, and outsized impact on so many.

Meet the Global Peer: Grazyna Drzazga

Meet the IDD Global Peer Grażyna Drzazga, PhD Each month we ask a colleague who is a member of the IDD’s Global Community of Practice* to share more about their reflections, inspiration and hopes for the field. Following are reflections from Grażyna Drzazga, PhD, a post-doctorate researcher, trainer and faculty development consultant (among other roles) at the […]

Virtual Memorial & Celebration of IDD Honorary Patron Dr. Janet Bennett

Join us for a virtual memorial and celebration of the life and contributions of IDD Honorary Patron Dr. Janet Bennett on Saturday, August 6 at 8AM PDT (check your local time). Following Janet’s wishes, this remembrance will be a joyful gathering to reflect on her wisdom, humor, grace and outsized impact on so many.

Inaugural DAD Learning Lab & Community Week

We’ve just wrapped up a glorious week in Groningen, NL where we learned, created and connected with peers from around the world —Denmark, The Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Germany, US, Switzerland, Egypt, Spain, Pakistan, Italy, Poland, and beyond— for the inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week.

Join the IDD Global Community

Expand your connections at the IDD’s regular Global Community of Practice sessions for experienced peers and friends.

Tribute to Janet Bennett, PhD

Reflections of gratitude and admiration for someone who genuinely leaves us better for having known her as a scholar, a practitioner and a mentor.