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: Yvo Bruffaerts, Coordinator, UPF West Europe
Seoul, South Korea—Because of quarantine measures and travel limitations, the Summit was held combining 20% in-person participation and 80% online platforms all around the world. Dignitaries engaged in interactive sessions, including the 157 nations with diplomatic ties to one or both of the Koreas.
- Written by: UPF International
UPF International—The Universal Peace Federation and the Royal Government of Cambodia will cohost the World Summit 2022.
- Written by: UPF-Korea
Seoul, South Korea—UPF-Korea convened an International Leadership Conference in September to discuss the role of six UPF associations in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: UPF International
UPF International—World leaders renew call for peace on the Korean Peninsula during Rally of Hope Showcase of Think Tank 2022.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
Tokyo, Japan—The eleventh ILC session discussed Japan-South Korea cooperative relations on security issues.
- Written by: Johann Rechberger, chair, UPF-Burgenland
Stadtschlaining, Austria—More than 50 participants attended a conference titled “Building Bridges—Overcoming Division.”
- Written by: Larry Moffitt, Secretary General, UPF North America
UPF International—From August 5th to the 21st, UPF North America convened a virtual International Leadership Conference, series #3, that brought dozens of leaders and experts in their fields to speak on a variety of topics.
- Written by: Mélanie Komagata, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East—The International Leadership Conference focused on Korean reunification through economic development and ideologies.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, UPF coordinator for Western Europe
Europe and the Middle East—The sixth ILC session asked if Koreans’ common history and culture can overcome their division.
- Written by: Alan Sillitoe, communications director, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East—The seventh ILC session focused on the potential of the media to support Korean reunification.
- Written by: Alan Sillitoe, communications director, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Europe and the Middle East—The August 2021 ILC concluded with a call for a worldwide spiritual reformation as a prerequisite for peace.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific—The August 19-20 ILC2021 and Think Tank 2022 Global Forum for UPF’s Asia Pacific region featured 38 speakers, including government ministers and parliamentarians, and drew more than 310,000 viewers.