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: Dr. Paterne Zinsou, secretary general, UPF Africa and Dr. William Selig, UPF International
Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.
- Written by: UPF International
Johannesburg, South Africa—Former heads of state and government were among the more than 450 participants of the Africa Summit and Leadership Conference 2019.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, UPF International
Seoul, Korea—Senior experts in Northeast Asian and Korean affairs discussed multi-track diplomacy as a means of bringing peace and security to the Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—Eighty senior experts in Northeast Asian and Korean affairs discussed multi-track diplomacy as a means of bringing peace and security to the Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, secretary general of UPF-Europe
Tirana, Albania—Former heads of state and government and members of parliament attended a Balkan Leadership Conference organized by UPF.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, secretary general, UPF-Europe
Vienna, Austria—Two hundred guests attended a conference at United Nations headquarters in Vienna titled “Perspectives for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—Current and former heads of state and government, and leaders from around the world, assembled in Seoul, Korea and shared their wisdom and experiences with a view to addressing peace, security and human development.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—On February 9, the recipients of the third Sunhak Peace Prize were honored at a ceremony attended by over 1,000 guests and leaders from around the globe, including current and former heads of state.
- Written by: Dr. Oliver Davies and Dr. William Selig
Seoul, Korea—The World Summit 2019 continued with an international conference on peace in the Korean Peninsula sponsored by Segye Ilbo and The Washington Times Foundation and closed with an event celebrating the founders of UPF.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—Reflections from distinguished participants of World Summit 2019.
- Written by: Dr. Oliver Davies and Dr. William Selig
Seoul, Korea—Current and former heads of state and government, and leaders from around the world, assembled in Seoul, Korea and shared their wisdom and experiences with a view to addressing peace, security and human development.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, regional vice president of UPF for Europe and the Middle East
Strasbourg, France—A UPF conference in the European Parliament on “Europe and the Future of Human Rights” brought together eminent scholars and human rights activists.