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
Asia Pacific—Former heads of states discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and other critical issues facing the world today at a session hosted by the ISCP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Current and former members of parliament spoke about the importance of the leadership of parliamentarians during times of crisis at a session hosted by the IAPP.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—Ten speakers shared their perspectives on their roles to promote peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation at a session hosted by the IAPD.
- Written by: Dr. Ricardo DeSena, President Emeritus, UPF-USA, and Session Moderator
The Americas—The Opening Plenary Session of UPF’s global problem-solving online conference was a promising look toward a better future.
- Written by: Larry Moffitt, Secretary General, UPF North America
The Americas—World leaders brought their wisdom into a discussion of meeting the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Written by: Larry Moffitt, Secretary General, UPF North America
The Americas—Leaders in the hemisphere’s governments addressed solutions for the many problems that the coronavirus pandemic has brought to the life, society, economy and government of every person in the Americas.
- Written by: Leslie Rigney, UPF North America
The Americas—Religious and spiritual leaders from North, Central, and South America offered perspectives on finding hope in a time of crisis.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—“The Family and the Common Good” was the theme of UPF-Argentina’s monthly Ambassadors for Peace meeting on Zoom, with more than 40 connections.
- Written by: Sun-Ae Patterson
The Americas—The International Leadership Conference 2020 will be hosted as a webinar across all the regions. The schedule for ILC2020 for the regions of North America, Latin America and the Caribbean will be found here.
- Written by: UPF-Peru
Lima, Peru—On September 2, 2020, UPF-Peru organized the Inaugural Assembly of the International Media Association for Peace (IMAP)-Peru. The online conference had more than 170 attendees.
- Written by: UPF-Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina—"Education and Values: Suggestions and Challenges for the Day After” was the theme of a panel of parliamentarians.
- Written by: UPF International
United States—The Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations held a web conference titled “Faith-Based Organizations, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: How Can Faith Leaders Save Lives?”