Global Initiatives

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Our Global Initiatives programs bring together the best of our 15 centres to Australia. Convened as both stand-alone events and ongoing collaborations, Asia Society Australia combines global reach with local networks to deliver an international portfolio of programs.

Past events

Panel Discussion

Next Gen Goes Global: Are They Prepared?

Tuesday 12 Mar 2019
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

A panel discussion on how we equip students for a global future
Symposium

Global Cities Education Network Coming to Melbourne

Tuesday 12 Mar 2019

The first major education event at Asia Society’s new center in Melbourne will be the 2019 Global Cities Education Network symposium.
Briefing

Executive Briefing | Asia Society Policy Institute's Trade Commission (Melbourne)

Friday 15 Feb 2019
12 - 2 p.m.

The Asia Society Policy Institute's Trade Commission delivers a behind-the-scenes tour of the trade deals and issues that matter most to the region. This event is by invitation only.
Panel Discussion

Panel Event | Deals or No Deals: Trade in Asia (Melbourne)

Thursday 14 Feb 2019
6 - 8 p.m.

This public program, convened with Asia Society Policy Institute experts explores the future of trade in the region.
Panel Discussion

Panel Event | Deals or No Deals: Trade in Asia (Sydney)

Tuesday 12 Feb 2019
6 - 8 p.m.

This program, convened with the Asia Society Policy Institute experts, explores the future of trade in the region.
Briefing

Executive Briefing | Asia Society Policy Institute's Trade Commission (Sydney)

Tuesday 12 Feb 2019
12:30 - 2 p.m.

The Asia Society Policy Institute's Trade Commission delivers a behind-the-scenes tour of the trade deals and issues that matter most to the region. This event is by invitation only.
Tour

Asia Society Policy Institute Trade Commission visit to Australia

Tuesday 12 Feb 2019

With 2019 shaping up to be the year of the trade deal, Asia Society Policy Institute's Annual Trade Commission is coming to Australia.
Panel Discussion

Imagine 2060: Melbourne 2018

Wednesday 22 Aug 2018
4 - 7 p.m.

How can Melbourne and other Australian cities work with Asia to move towards zero-carbon emissions whilst simultaneously driving down the cost of energy to make it more accessible and supportive of a thriving economy?
Panel Discussion

Asia 21 Panel | Technology Disrupted

Friday 1 Dec 2017
9 - 10:15 a.m.

Asia's digital revolution and society
Panel Discussion

Asia 21 Panel | Environment Disrupted

Thursday 30 Nov 2017
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Ensuring a sustainable future for Asia
Panel Discussion

Asia 21 Panel | Politics and Media Disrupted

Thursday 30 Nov 2017
9 - 10:30 a.m.

Governing in a fragmented and interconnected world
Conference

Asia 21 Summit (Melbourne)

Wednesday 29 Nov 2017

Asia-Pacific’s foremost young leaders network will convene in Melbourne in 2017

Asia Game Changers

Asia Game Changer Awards

2019 Asia Game Changer Awards

Learn more about those who will be honored at our 2019 awards ceremony, held at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City on October 24.
Remembering I.M. Pei, Renowned Architect and Friend to Asia Society

Pei, who died Thursday at age 102, accepted an Asia Game Changer Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Northern California

Inaugural Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala

Videos and photos from this remarkable evening!

Upcoming Events

Panel Discussion

AECOM 2060: Melbourne 2019

Wednesday 4 Sep 2019
5 - 7:45 p.m.

Asia Society Australia and AECOM's global conversation series Imagine 2060: Delivering tomorrow’s cities together comes back to Melbourne.

What's been said

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Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit | Melbourne Statement 2017

From 29 November to 1 December 2017, a group of one hundred of Asia’s emerging leaders gathered in Melbourne for the Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit. Read their statement.
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Event Recap | AECOM 2060: Imagine Melbourne

While Asia leads the way to greener pastures, Australia remains far behind in the energy game

Asia Society Policy Institute

Asia Inside Out Podcast: India's Middle East Tilt

In the latest episode, Anubhav Gupta speaks to C Raja Mohan about India's growing ties with the Middle East.
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This Week’s Key China Trade Talks Are in Beijing, Not Shanghai

ASPI's Wendy Cutler and James Green assess the significance of the latest RCEP meeting hosted by China.
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State of Play for Trade With Rep. Joaquin Castro

Wendy Cutler talks trade with Representative Joaquin Castro on The Diplomatic Cable podcast.
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Expect No Breakthrough in U.S.-China Talks

Wendy Cutler lays out the prospects and issues for U.S.-China talks in Shanghai on CNBC.
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U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume

Wendy Cutler discusses the latest U.S.-China trade talks on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Meet Asia Society’s 2019 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders

2019 class includes activists, artists, educators, journalists, scientists, and social entrepreneurs.
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Meet Asia Society’s 2019 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders

Nominate a Young Leader for the Asia 21 Class of 2019 held at our Northern California Center
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2018 Asia 21 Action Lab

Asia 21 Young Leaders participate in the 2018 Action Lab in Manila, Philippines.