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-Asia Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand—The ILC2020’s Asia Pacific program featured 85 speakers from 27 countries and drew more than 10,000 registered participants and 150,000 viewers on social media.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Reflections on the ILC2020—Asia Pacific, Sept. 11-13, 2020
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Business leaders and representatives addressed the economic impact of COVID-19 at a session hosted by the IAED.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The ILC2020—Asia Pacific program concluded with a special session on youth and students and the presentation of the ILC Resolution.
- Written by: Dr. Michael Jenkins, President, UPF International; Regional Chairman, UPF North America
The Americas—The successful three-day ILC Americas webinar included 92 speakers and had about 1,000 participants.
- Written by: Alan Jessen, Coordinator, IAED North America
The Americas—Economists and trade specialists addressed the topic “Finding Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis: The Role of Business Leadership” as part of UPF’s global problem-solving conference.
- Written by: Larry Moffitt, Secretary General, UPF North America
The Americas—Participants in UPF’s historic problem-solving ILC2020 conference, “Opportunity and Hope at a Time of Global Crisis,” reflected on its successes and looked forward with hope.
- Written by: Perpetual Karanu
Africa/Europe/Middle East—The International Leadership Conference 2020 dedicated a session to celebrating the 15th anniversary of UPF’s founding.
- Written by: Mitty Tohma, Marcia De Abreu, Sara Silva, Renate Amesbauer and Mary Hinterleitner, WFWPI
Africa/Europe/Middle East—ILC 2020 dedicated its sixth session to “Perspectives from Current and Former First Ladies and Women Leaders.”
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, UPF coordinator for Western Europe
Africa/Europe/Middle East—A session of ILC 2020 was devoted to the theme “Assessing the Role of News Media in the Global COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond.”
- Written by: Renee Corley
Africa/Europe/Middle East—A webinar of the International Association of Academicians for Peace comprised the eighth session of ILC 2020.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—A distinguished panel of speakers from the Asia Pacific shared their experiences, insights and reflections about UPF in celebration of its 15th anniversary.