# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging Cultural Differences at Work - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the challenges leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams face when navigating differing values.About this EventWhere: StationDC at Union MarketIn partnership with Schedule:5:30pm - 6pm: Networking6:00pm - 6:45pm: Panel Discussion6:45pm - 7:00pm: Q&A7:00pm - 7:30pm: NetworkingFood and Drinks: Cheese and Charcuterie Platters, French Wine, Soft Drinks, Water - Provided by FACCBridging Cultural Differences at Work — Optimizing Communication, Trust, and CollaborationIn today’s increasingly complex work environment, cultural differences shape how we communicate, build trust, and collaborate. These differences may be international — but they also exist across professions, generations, ethnicities, (dis)abilities, organizations, and even between individuals within the same culture.Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the challenges leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams face when navigating differing values, expectations, and communication styles — along with practical strategies to build trust and collaborate more effectively.Speakers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5cc1bc10-a7ac-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Julia Gaspar-Bates, M.A.Julia is president of , a cross-cultural consulting and training firm. She has trained thousands of leaders and teams globally across multiple industries to develop the awareness, knowledge and skills to work across cultural borders. An expert in French and American cultural differences, she is currently co-writing a book on the topic. Julia is on the Women in Leadership committee for the French-American Chamber of Commerce.Pascale Brady, CPCC, PCC, MBA, founder and President of , is The Challenge Coach ©.Pascale is a professional certified life, business and mentor Coach and a trainer/speaker with 30+ years of professional experience, both in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. After 12 years as an international sales and marketing executive in global service companies, Pascale was certified as a coach with CTI and founded The Challenge Coach in 2005. In addition to coaching, Pascale is an intercultural trainer, a certified Adlerian parent educator, a wellness/mindfulness trainer, and a sought-after speaker especially on the topics of Courage and Resilience.Lobna "Luby" Ismail, Luby is a leading authority on Cultural Competence, Arab and US American cultures, Islamophobia and Religious Diversity. Luby makes the 'foreign' - 'familiar' to break through the barriers of communication. Cultural competence eases tensions, reduces conflicts, optimizes productivity for positive engagement with coworkers, customers, communities.Identified as a go-to expert with 25 years experience for government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits and corporations including Microsoft, Walt Disney World, Darden, Sodexo, McCormick, Marriott, U.S. Departments of Justice and State.Denis Chazelle (Moderator)Denis Chazelle is the Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC Chapter. In that position, he not only promotes the business ties between the France and the U.S., but also helps organizations, individuals and government agencies alike having any type of interest in the French-American relationship, to connect with one another.About the Space: StationDC https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5cf09440-a7ac-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h309-dc080808-gmir.jpg is a nonprofit that connects technologists, investors, policymakers, military and industry leaders to solve problems in the national interest. Through our three core offerings—a 12,000-sq-ft convening space in Union Market District, curated events, and hands-on education and mentorship programs—we aim to foster collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven growth. Our broader mission is twofold: to strengthen economic resilience and opportunity in DC by creating jobs, companies, and a tighter-knit community that drives diversification and growth; and to promote national unity and alignment by bringing builders and policymakers into the same room to shape budgets, priorities, and America’s future together. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/bridging-cultural-differences-at-work/100001983643091886 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: STATION DC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 30.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: STATION DC - **lat**: 38.909549 - **long**: -76.9984619 - **full address**: STATION DC, 1323 4th Street Northeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging Cultural Differences at Work - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/34e6c63d021250e092020252fc7816a2c83c158b2f74fa75ff165371e57faa5c-rimg-w1200-h600-dca7a7c5-gmir.jpg?v=1780538770 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging Cultural Differences at Work being held? - **A:** Bridging Cultural Differences at Work takes place on Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm at STATION DC, 1323 4th Street Northeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging Cultural Differences at Work? - **A:** Bridging Cultural Differences at Work is organized by French-American Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bridging Cultural Differences at Work is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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