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: Jacques Marion, regional vice president, UPF Europe
Vienna, Austria—A two-day International Leadership Conference organized by Universal Peace Federation brought together 250 participants from 45 nations.
- Written by: Lynn Walsh, director, UPF Office of Marriage and Family Education
Herndon, United States—A diverse and bipartisan group of more than 600 people attended the 2018 Global Summit to End Sexual Exploitation.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—The 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference closed with participants expressing a high degree of satisfaction with the presentations and discussions.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig
Seoul, Korea—More than 550 experts and officials from over 90 countries met at the 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC).
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—More than 550 experts and officials from over 90 countries met at the 2018 UPF International Leadership Conference (ILC). The ILC assembled from February 18 to 21, 2018, at the Lotte Hotel World to discuss “Building a World of Lasting Peace: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.”
- Written by: UPF International
Dakar, Senegal—The historic first World Africa Summit concluded with the launch of three important peace initiatives.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, UPF International
Dakar, Senegal—Approximately 1,200 participants, including heads of state and government, attended the opening of the Africa Summit 2018.
- Written by: UPF International
The First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development is being held on January 17-20, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal, with the support of the State of the Republic of Senegal, under the presidency of His Excellency Macky Sall, and support of the National Assembly of Senegal, headed by Hon. Moustapha Niasse.
- Written by: Maria Nazarova, secretary general, UPF-Russia
Moscow, Russia—About 100 people, including experts in many fields, attended a conference on Russia’s implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Written by: Maria Nazarova, secretary general, UPF-Russia
Moscow, Russia—About 100 people, including experts in many fields, attended a conference on Russia’s implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Written by: UPF International
Kona, United States—In December, UPF convened a special International Leadership Conference (ILC) for African leaders dedicated to the theme “Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development: The Responsibility of Business Leaders,” in Kona, Hawaii.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, Korea—The 2017 Interreligious Leadership Conference closed with the formation of a new international association of religious leaders dedicated to bringing world peace.