Conferences
UPF conferences convene professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors—government, religion, academia, civil society, the media, the arts, etc.—encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral dialogue aimed at the search for solutions to the world's critical problems. UPF conferences underscore the importance of spiritual values, ethical principles, teamwork, responsible leadership and good governance.
- Written by: UPF-North America
North America—The third session of the June 2021 International Leadership Conference for UPF’s North America region was titled “Trilateral Relations among Korea, Japan and the U.S.”
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
South America—The 2021 “Interreligious Dialogue and Good Practices” Series began on June 23, 2021, with a discussion between two interreligious dialogue boards from Buenos Aires City and Buenos Aires Province.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Tokyo, Japan—The opening session of the ILC2021—Japan discussed Think Tank 2022 and ways in which Japan can contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: Dmitry Samko, chairman, UPF-Moscow
Moscow, Russia—A UPF team joined 1,500 participants from 80 Russian regions to discuss environmental concerns.
- Written by: UPF International
Cheongshim Peace World Center, Korea—The 6th Rally of Hope, organized by UPF, launched "Think Tank 2022,” May 9, 2021. A report by The Washington Times is available here.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, co-chair, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Paris, France—UPF’s Europe-Middle East region completed an International Leadership Conference focusing on a unified Korea.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand—The ILC2021’s Asia Pacific program featured 80 speakers, including nine former heads of state, first ladies and speakers of parliament, and drew more than 250,000 viewers.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Academicians explored paths to Korean reunification at a session hosted by the IAAP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Business leaders and representatives addressed the role of business leadership in promoting peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region at a session hosted by the IAED.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The important role of the arts and culture in bringing unity on the Korean Peninsula was discussed at a session hosted by the IAACP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Reflections from participants of the International Leadership Conferences 2021.
- Written by: Deborah Calì
Europe and the Middle East—The International Association of Academicians for Peace organized one of the ILC2021 sessions.