Global Initiatives

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

Imagine 2060: Rail Renaissance (Melbourne)

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.
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

Asia Game Changers

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Premier of Victoria Congratulates the Inaugural Melbourne Asia Game Changers

The Premier of Victoria, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, thanks the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Award winners “for your ongoing commitment to strengthen the Asian-Australian relationship.”
Asia Game Changer Awards

Asian Americans Honored in Inspiring Game Changer Awards

The seven honorees were recognized for their remarkable contributions in a challenging year for Asians in the United States.
Asia Society Announces 2021 Asia Game Changers

In 2021, Asia Society's signature global initiative recognizes the achievement and impact of the Asian American community.

Upcoming Events

What's been said

report

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.
report

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 Society Policy Institute

Building Trade Ties with ASEAN's Emerging Female Leaders

Professional development program for ASEAN early-career female trade experts.
speech
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Kevin Rudd on the U.S., China, Economics, and Climate

Asia Society Policy Institute's President delivers remarks on the state of the world's most significant bilateral relationship.
report
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

The South China Sea: Realities and Responses in Southeast Asia

A compilation of essays that analyze the current state of the South China Sea dispute from five Southeast Asia-based contributors.
article
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

The Needle Biden Must Thread: How To Compete in Asia Without a New Trade Deal

Wendy Cutler writes in Barron's on the need for a strong economic component to Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy.
article
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

ASPI Note: Understanding the Protests in the Solomon Islands

What to know about the recent protests in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the Crisis in Afghanistan

The end of U.S. occupation in Afghanistan has raised a number of critical questions, about the humanitarian consequences of the war, the stability of the region, and what life under Taliban rule may look like.
series
/ India

Asia 21 South Asia

Asia 21 is the only network of young leaders focused on shaping a brighter future for the Asia-Pacific region.
interview
/ Switzerland

“Sometimes, A Can-Do Attitude is Simply Not Enough.”

Asia 21 Young Leader Jessica Aung speaks about navigating between the East and the West within an international business context, her career and the importance of cultural literacy.

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Global Initiatives

Past events

Imagine 2060: Rail Renaissance (Melbourne)

Next Gen Goes Global: Are They Prepared?

Global Cities Education Network Coming to Melbourne

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

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

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

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

Asia Society Policy Institute Trade Commission visit to Australia

Imagine 2060: Melbourne 2018

Asia 21 Panel | Technology Disrupted

Asia 21 Panel | Environment Disrupted

Asia 21 Panel | Politics and Media Disrupted

Asia Game Changers

Premier of Victoria Congratulates the Inaugural Melbourne Asia Game Changers

Asian Americans Honored in Inspiring Game Changer Awards

Asia Society Announces 2021 Asia Game Changers

Upcoming Events

What's been said

Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit | Melbourne Statement 2017

Event Recap | AECOM 2060: Imagine Melbourne

Asia Society Policy Institute

Building Trade Ties with ASEAN's Emerging Female Leaders

Kevin Rudd on the U.S., China, Economics, and Climate

The South China Sea: Realities and Responses in Southeast Asia

The Needle Biden Must Thread: How To Compete in Asia Without a New Trade Deal

ASPI Note: Understanding the Protests in the Solomon Islands

Asia 21: Keynote and Conversation With Gareth Evans (Complete)

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the Crisis in Afghanistan

Asia 21 South Asia

“Sometimes, A Can-Do Attitude is Simply Not Enough.”