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. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Cheongpyeong, Korea—On the last day of World Summit 2015, participants attended a ceremony marking the third anniversary of the passing of Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—“Challenges Facing Europe and the Middle East” were the focus of Plenary Session V of the 3rd World Summit.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—Women’s role as peacebuilders was discussed by prominent women leaders at Plenary Session VI of the 3rd World Summit.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—Challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region were the theme of Plenary Session VII of the 3rd World Summit.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—The final plenary session of the 3rd World Summit focused on “Religious Voices for Peace and Development.”
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—Sunhak Peace Prize Founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and UPF World Chair Dr. Sun Jin Moon hosted a luncheon in honor of the first Peace Prize laureates at World Summit 2015.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—Keynote speakers in Plenary Session II of the 3rd World Summit addressed the international conference’s theme of "Peace and Human Development."
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—In Plenary Session III of the 3rd World Summit, keynote speakers addressed the international conference’s theme of “Peace and Human Development.”
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—In Plenary Session IV of the 3rd World Summit, the two Sunhak Peace Prize laureates spoke about their activities and works.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, D.C.
Seoul, Korea—The first Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to Kiribati President Anote Tong and fisheries scientist Dr. M. Vijay Gupta on August 28, 2015.
- Written by: Dr. William Selig, Deputy Director, UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs-Washington, DC
Seoul, Korea—More than 200 delegates attended the opening banquet of the 3rd World Summit on “Peace, Security and Human Development,” held at the InterContinental Hotel on August 27, 2015.
- Written by: UPF-Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica—UPF held its first conference for Central America and the Caribbean region, “Building bridges of peace,” on June 25.