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

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

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Trailblazing Pakistani Cricketer Sana Mir

The former captain of Pakistan's national women's team on what drives her — as a star player and as a women's rights activist.
Asia Game Changer Awards

All-Female Honorees Celebrated at Phenomenal Asia Game Changers Ceremony

Asia Society recognized Sana Mir, Jane Jie Sun, and other remarkable women in a stirring night in New York.
Asia Society Announces All-Female Asia Game Changer Awards

A group of inspiring and path-breaking women to be honored in New York City on October 24, 2019.

Upcoming Events

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

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Thom Woodroofe

Senior Advisor on Multilateral Affairs to the President
U.S.-China Trade Deal ‘Meaningful’ But ‘Falls Way Short’ of Original U.S. Objectives, Says ASPI Expert

Wendy Cutler, Kevin Rudd, and Daniel Russel comment on Wednesday's "phase one" trade agreement between the United States and China.
Asia Inside Out Podcast: How Foreign Policy Will Shape the 2020 U.S. Election

Anubhav Gupta and Ali Wyne discuss the role China, trade, and other foreign policy issues will play in the upcoming presidential election in the United States.
Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the Situation in Iran

Puneet Talwar analyzes the recent crisis between the United States and Iran and discusses what he thinks might happen next.
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Modi’s Second Term Economic Development Roadmap

What to expect from the Modi government on economic development in the new decade.

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

2019 class includes activists, artists, educators, journalists, scientists, and social entrepreneurs.
Asia 21 Young Leaders

Class of 2019

Meet the exceptional members of the Asia 21 Class of 2019.
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Meet Asia Society’s 2019 Class of Asia 21 Young Leaders

Coming to the U.S. for the first time this November 2019