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-Korea
Yeosu, Korea—UPF convened an International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the ocean’s environment and sustainable development in Yeosu, a seaside city in southern Korea.
- Written by: Wayne Hankins, community volunteer, Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations, and Dr. William Selig, communications director, UPF International
San Francisco, United States—The need for partnerships between faith-based organizations and UN agencies was discussed over two days.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, president for UPF for Europe and the Middle East
Tirana, Albania—Participants from over 50 nations attended the Southeast Europe Peace Summit organized by UPF.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Nagoya, Japan—The inaugural Japan Summit and Leadership Conference drew 750 participants from around the world to discuss “Peace in East Asia and Prospects for Japan-Korea-U.S. Cooperation.”
- Written by: Ana Paula F. da Silva, UPF-Portugal
São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe—"Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universally Shared Values” was the theme of UPF’s recent African summit.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, director of communications, UPF International
Seoul, South Korea—An International Leadership Conference drew more than 300 participants from 60 nations and focused on preparations for World Summit 2020.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, director of communications, UPF International
Seoul, South Korea—An International Leadership Conference drew more than 300 participants from 60 nations and focused on preparations for World Summit 2020.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, director of communications, UPF International
Seoul, South Korea—An International Leadership Conference drew more than 300 participants from 60 nations and focused on preparations for World Summit 2020.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, South Korea—An International Leadership Conference drew more than 300 participants from 60 nations and focused on preparations for World Summit 2020.
- Written by: UPF-Central American and Caribbean
Panama City, Panama, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic—Charles S. Yang, regional president of UPF-Central American and Caribbean, met with legislative leaders to invite them to next year’s summit in Korea.
- Written by: UPF-Australia
Sydney, Australia—Around 100 guests, including parliamentarians from seven nations, attended the 2019 Australian Leadership Conference, held at the Parliament of New South Wales in Sydney.
- Written by: Lynn Walsh, Director, UPF Office of Marriage, Family, and Human Development
Niamey, Niger—The African Union’s 12th Extraordinary Summit launched the African Continental Free Trade Area.