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 opening session on June 24 was one of nine ILC webinars that were held from June 24 to June 29 under the theme “Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Peace and Security.”
- 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: Deborah Calì
Europe and the Middle East—The International Association of Academicians for Peace organized one of the ILC2021 sessions.
- 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: 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
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.