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

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.
Asia Society's Five Most Popular Videos of 2020 (And Five More We Liked)

A look back at a most unusual year.
Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Society Honors Remarkable Game Changers for Providing Inspiration During a Challenging Year

BTS, Naomi Osaka, Miky Lee, Joe and Clara Tsai, Yo-Yo Ma, and Vikas Khanna were recognized for saving lives, changing lives, and lifting spirits during a challenging year.

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

article

Testing Times for ASEAN as Indo-Pacific Leaders Meet

This year's ASEAN “summit season” will test the the strength of the union on China, Myanmar and COVID recovery, writes Asia Society Australia Executive Director of Policy Richard Maude.
interview
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Wendy Cutler on China, Taiwan, and the CPTPP

Wendy Cutler speaks with The Diplomat about next steps and broader implications of China and Taiwan's bids to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
article
/ Northern California

Five Dimensions of the Belt and Road Initiative With Daniel Russel

September 24, 2021 — Danny Russel gives a keynote address about China's Belt and Road Initiative
article
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

China Wants to Join the Trade Pact Once Designed to Counter It

Wendy Cutler writes in Foreign Policy about China's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
article
/ Asia Society Policy Institute

America Must Return to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Wendy Cutler writes in Foreign Affairs about the need for the Biden Administration to re-engage with the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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.
Asia In-Depth Podcast: Predictions for Asia in 2021

What might life in Asia look like after the pandemic? And what should we expect from the continent’s perennial hot spots — from North Korea to Afghanistan, Iran to the South China Sea?
portfolio
/ Philippines

Asia 21 Young Leaders Philippines

Asia 21 Young Leaders have been playing a huge role during the pandemic. No crisis stopped the fellows from providing service and helping out their countrymen.

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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

Asia Society Announces 2021 Asia Game Changers

Asia Society's Five Most Popular Videos of 2020 (And Five More We Liked)

Asia Society Honors Remarkable Game Changers for Providing Inspiration During a Challenging Year

Upcoming Events

What's been said

Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit | Melbourne Statement 2017

Event Recap | AECOM 2060: Imagine Melbourne

Asia Society Policy Institute

Testing Times for ASEAN as Indo-Pacific Leaders Meet

Wendy Cutler on China, Taiwan, and the CPTPP

Five Dimensions of the Belt and Road Initiative With Daniel Russel

China Wants to Join the Trade Pact Once Designed to Counter It

America Must Return to the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Predictions for Asia in 2021

Asia 21 Young Leaders Philippines