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Experience the Extraordinary

Empowering Engagements

We strive to be the epicenter of intellectual exchange, where creativity, cutting-edge thinking, and forward-looking strategies converge. We are dedicated to maintaining Dungkar Dzong’s structural integrity and cultural relevance through sustainable practices, ensuring it continues to thrive as a living monument of Bhutan’s heritage.

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Core Values

Legacy of Excellence

Dungkar Dzong is a legacy of His Majesty the King and stands as a testament to Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and modernization. We are committed to preserving our cultural heritage while embracing innovation and progress. As a beacon of resilience and collective growth, it safeguards Bhutanese traditions, values, and identity, ensuring its enduring spirit continues to inspire generations and remains a cornerstone of Bhutan’s cultural and historical legacy.

Innovation at the Core

We aspire to be the epicenter of intellectual exchange, where creativity, cutting-edge thinking, and forward-looking strategies converge. We aim to cultivate a space that sparks dialogue, inspires innovation, and drives transformative solutions for Bhutan and beyond. By embracing modern ideas while respecting our roots, we seek to empower our community and stakeholders with knowledge, vision, and progress.

Sustainability

We are dedicated to maintaining Dungkar Dzong’s structural integrity and cultural relevance through sustainable practices, ensuring it continues to thrive as a living monument of Bhutan’s heritage. We are committed to creating a self-sustaining estate that harmonizes renewable energy solutions with an environment that enhances well-being. Through responsible resource management, green innovations, and regenerative practices, we ensure a thriving and resilient future for all.

Global Community and Collaboration

At the heart of Dungkar Dzong lies a commitment to fostering meaningful connections that transcend borders. We strive to create a global hub where diverse cultures, ideas, and perspectives converge, empowering individuals and communities worldwide. By nurturing collaboration and a shared sense of purpose, we aim to build a legacy of unity, growth, and belonging that resonates far beyond Bhutan.

Upcoming events

Global Connections Seminar XXIV

April 7, 2025
Explore education by shaping a symbiotic community that fosters comprehensive relationship dynamics and experiential learning between individuals and nature. Provide a platform for successful harmony in learning strategies, enabling global educators to share initiatives that contribute to meaningful education. Enhance cross-cultural understanding and collaboration to enrich learning experiences and develop a global consciousness. Facilitate dedicated dialogue and knowledge exchange to strengthen holistic educational growth on a global scale.

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ESG Forum

August 30-31
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Forum, organized by the Korea-Bhutan Friendship Association

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41st Asian Banker Association (ABA) Annual General Meeting

September 15-16, 2024
Established in 1981 as an initiative of Dr. Jeffrey L.S. Koo, Founder of CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd., the Asian Bankers Association (ABA) has been the premier platform for Asian banks to network with each other, promote regional financial integration and cooperation, and advocate bankers’ interest regionally and internationally.

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Past events

Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference

April 22, 2024
On the occasion of Earth Day 2024, the Royal Government of Bhutan is hosting the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference under the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. The Conference will launch an ambition to mobilize US $1 billion in new funding over 10 years for the preservation of tiger landscapes, which are vital to maintaining biodiversity, sequestering carbon, supplying resources to over 100 million people, and ensuring the overall health of our planet.

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Happiness Capital Family Day

September 12, 2024
Organized by the Lee Kum Kee Group and the Lee Family, this event convened thought leaders, including Happiness Capital CEO Eric Ng, to explore the intersection of investment, well-being, and sustainability. Bhutan, known for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP, was the ideal setting to discuss how mindful, sustainable entrepreneurship can enhance societal health and the Global Happiness Index.

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Bhutan Innovation Forum

October 1-3, 2024
The Bhutan Innovation Forum showcased the country’s commitment to harmonizing tradition and modernity, particularly through the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project. The forum featured discussions on sustainable development, the role of art and design in urban environments, and the importance of mindfulness in education. Bhutan’s unique approach to development, emphasizing Gross National Happiness and environmental sustainability, was highlighted, with the GMC project aiming to be a carbon-negative economic hub that integrates traditional Bhutanese values with modern technology and design.

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