The INCLUSION Conference & Festival kicks off its programme today, with two days of free-admission conferences set between today and tomorrow, followed by three consecutive days of the “Macau Golf Masters” tournament.
According to a recent statement by organisers Charity Association of Macau Business Readers, more than 600 participants from Macau and elsewhere in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and other parts of the world are expected to join the meaningful programme, which altogether gathers international experts, educators, healthcare professionals, families, advocates, and athletes.
Regarding the two-day conferences, the opening conference will be hosted by MGM at MGM COTAI, while the second day hosted by Melco Resorts & Entertainment will take place at the School of the Nations tomorrow, the statement said.
The statement added that this year’s event centres on “evidence-based approaches and practical strategies aimed at strengthening support systems for neurodiverse individuals and their families, while encouraging broader community participation and long-term inclusion initiatives”. Among the core conference topics to be tackled are mental health, depression, and suicide prevention strategies; and neurodiversity, lifelong learning, and independent living, according to the statement.
Keynote presentations and panel discussions, as well as consultation sessions and support groups for parents and caregivers, will be part of the programme. Both conference days are open to professionals, educators, parents, caregivers, NGOs, and advocates from Macau and the rest of the GBA, the statement said.
The final three days will meanwhile be for the Macau Golf Masters at the Macau International Golf (MIG), with the statement noting that the tournament will feature elite golfers with neurodiversity and physical disabilities from around the world, with 48 players competing across five divisions.
Charity Association of Macau Business Readers President Paulo A. Azevedo was quoted by the statement as saying: “Our goal is not simply to host an event, but to contribute to a more informed, connected, and inclusive community across Macau and the Greater Bay Area.”
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s (GEG) Broadway Macau serves as the event’s official hospitality partner for international delegates.
This undated handout photo recently provided by the Charity Association of Macau Business Readers shows a group photo of participants in the Macau Golf Masters.
