Events

Upcoming Events

Discovering my calling

with Alvin Ung

Alvin’s session will provide an opportunity for us to pause, reflect, and assess our direction of travel—particularly as overseas Bhutanese who may find ourselves at a crossroads.
Through a series of questions, the session will invite us to reflect on the core values that shape our decisions and examine how they align with the values and mission of Bhutan Beyond Boundaries. The exercise will also offer a segue into exploring our sense of calling and deepening our understanding of what gives us strength and keeps us moving forward, particularly when circumstances are beyond our control.

Date: 04 October 2026, 6 pm Bhutan Time
Venue: Virtual

ALVIN UNG is a leadership coach, facilitator and author – called to help leaders and leadership teams connect and grow with purpose.
Alvin has facilitated Purpose Labs across Asia, and coached or mentored leaders from the United Nations, Google, McKinsey, global family businesses, tech startups, regional banks, ASEAN ministers, Alpha Malaysia and pastoral teams.
The Purpose Lab for UNDP Bhutan won the UNSDG 2030 People award. At the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies, he mentored five cohorts of leaders.
He has written five books including Together: Finding Purpose at the Crossroads of ME+WE, Barefoot Leadership and Taking Your Soul to Work.

Bhutan’s Long Term Development
Plan and Priorities

with Tashi Choden
Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Royal Government of Bhutan

Navigating Transitions: Insights Into a Meaningful and Productive Stay Overseas

As the discussion deepened, the members of the panel expressed the need for closer collaboration including formalisation of partnerships. And a pleasant surprise, an attendee, a member of Bhutan’s friendship society, expressed interest to collaborate closely.

Hazard and risk from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)

At the session, Sonam highlighted effects of climate change on the Himalayan glaciers and impact of glacial lake outburst floods on downstream settlements and possible mitigating measures that can be adopted.

Expanding Frontiers of Knowledge

We’re incredibly proud of our member Pema Yangzom, who represented Bhutan on an international stage at the Housing Studies Association Annual Conference in Sheffield, UK. (20th-22nd April 2026)!

Education beyond the Factory Model

Dawa shared LME belief in nature as a laboratory and the mind as an all-pervasive asset. He emphasised cultivating resilience, selflessness and genuine service should be metrics of education. His presentation generated deepened interest among the attendees both among the members of the Society and Bhutanese students. We look forward to taking it forward.

We facilitate meaningful connections and collaborations among non-resident Bhutanese and friends of Bhutan to support each other in social and professional growth grounded in Bhutan’s journey.