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

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

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!
Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Society Honors Indra Nooyi and Other Inspiring Game Changers in Dazzling Ceremony

The celebration of remarkable individuals and groups from across Asia included a rousing musical number.

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.
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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

interview
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Xi Jinping Has an Economic Interest in Getting Trade Deal Done

Kevin Rudd on whether the anticipated Trump-Xi meeting at the G-20 Summit can resolve the trade war.
article
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

The U.S.-China Trade War and the Threat to the Global Economy

Trump and Xi may strike a trade deal at G-20 but a deeper decoupling has barely begun.
report
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

Recommendations to ensure beneficial and sustainable BRI outcomes.
interview
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Trump’s Tariff Threats May Affect Future Negotiations

Wendy Cutler on why Trump's trade tactics may undermine U.S. trade interests long term.
speech
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

The Trade War, Economic Decoupling, and Future Chinese Strategy Towards America

Kevin Rudd on China's strategic competition with the United States across trade, technology, and geopolitics.

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/ Northern California

Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit

Nominate a Young Leader for the Asia 21 Class of 2019 held at our Northern California Center
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/ Asia 21 Young Leaders

2018 Asia 21 Action Lab

Asia 21 Young Leaders participate in the 2018 Action Lab in Manila, Philippines.
13 Fearless Predictions About Asia in 2019

Members of the Asia Society family tell us what they think is going to happen next year.

Global Initiatives

Past events

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 21 Summit (Melbourne)

Asia Game Changers

Remembering I.M. Pei, Renowned Architect and Friend to Asia Society

Inaugural Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala

Asia Society Honors Indra Nooyi and Other Inspiring Game Changers in Dazzling Ceremony

Upcoming Events

What's been said

Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit | Melbourne Statement 2017

Event Recap | AECOM 2060: Imagine Melbourne

Asia Society Policy Institute

Xi Jinping Has an Economic Interest in Getting Trade Deal Done

The U.S.-China Trade War and the Threat to the Global Economy

Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

Trump’s Tariff Threats May Affect Future Negotiations

The Trade War, Economic Decoupling, and Future Chinese Strategy Towards America

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

Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit

2018 Asia 21 Action Lab

13 Fearless Predictions About Asia in 2019

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