A screening and discussion of The Six, a documentary film exploring the untold story of the Chinese passengers who survived the sinking of the Titanic.
Distinguished Speaker Series
The Western Academy of Beijing is connecting our students with exceptional people who inspire. These distinguished speakers are invited to WAB from all over the world, and through their experiences and stories, challenge our newest generation to make a difference.
All Distinguished Speaker Series are free of charge and open not only to WAB students, parents and staff, but also to the community. RSVP to reserve your seat now.




Upcoming Events
Past Speakers
Dr. Xie Ting Discusses COVID-19 Treatments & Vaccination.
Our second DSS Alumni Series was a passionate conversation with WAB alumni about their careers in sport or the sports industry.
The first of our DSS Alumni Series brought audiences inspiring stories from WAB's former students in pursuit of a music career.
Artist Kevin Wang created a sculpture that was presented in association with the United Nations Children's Fund.
Anton Nel is a world-renowned classical pianist and winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition.
DSS Video Presentations
View our latest Distinguished Speaker Series presentations here.
WAB has successfully hosted over 40 DSS events - look for more coming in our 2020-21 school year.