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. Robert Kittel, president, Youth and Students for Peace
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 1,500 participants, including seven current heads of state and government, attended UPF’s first Asia Pacific Summit.
- Written by: UPF International
Kathmandu, Nepal—More than 1,500 participants, including seven current heads of state and government, attended UPF’s first Asia Pacific Summit.
- Written by: Jacques Marion, regional vice president of UPF for Europe and the Middle East
Cape Town, South Africa—UPF and the Royal House of Mandela hosted the conference “Peace and Human Development in Africa” to honor the centennial of Nelson Mandela’s birth.
- Written by: UPF International
Cape Town, South Africa—UPF and the Royal House of Mandela hosted the conference “Peace and Human Development in Africa” to honor the centennial of Nelson Mandela’s birth.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig
Seoul, Korea—The 32nd International Leadership Conference organized by UPF brought together more than 300 leaders from over 80 nations.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea— Over 300 participants from nearly 80 different countries convened for the 32nd International Leadership Conference, which was held from August 26 to 30, 2018, at the Lotte Hotel.
- Written by: David Fraser Harris, regional secretary general, UPF-Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—UPF will be an official supporting partner of the World Tolerance Summit, which will be convened in Dubai in November.
- Written by: Miguel Werner, president of UPF-Argentina, and Dr. William Selig, UPF International
São Paulo, Brazil—The first Latin America Summit concluded with a speech by the UPF co-founder and the signing of the São Paulo Declaration of Peace.
- Written by: Miguel Werner, president, UPF-Argentina, and Dr. William Selig, UPF International
São Paulo, Brazil—The first full day of the 2018 Latin America Summit featured prominent speakers from throughout the region.
- Written by: Miguel Werner, president, UPF-Argentina, and Dr. William Selig, UPF International
São Paulo, Brazil—Participants at the opening banquet of the first Latin America Summit praised the evening’s spirit of fraternity and friendship.
- Written by: UPF International
São Paulo, Brazil— Participants at the first Latin America Summit, titled "Peace and Development in Latin America: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values," praised the event’s spirit of fraternity and friendship. Nearly 400 representatives from 40 countries attended the summit, which was held from August 2 to 5, 2018, at the Renaissance Hotel.
- Written by: UPF-Bolivia
Cochabamba, Bolivia—Around 500 people attended a National Assembly in Bolivia co-organized by UPF to prepare for the Latin America Summit 2018.