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STATE OF ASIA
In-person
Conference

STATE OF ASIA 2023

22 Nov 2023
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
STATE OF ASIA, Asia Society Switzerland’s yearly flagship conference, provides a condensed overview of current and future developments in Asia, and how they affect the world. It will bring together a selection of our most trusted experts.
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A Closer Look

Series by Asia Society Switzerland with the support of BDO and the Institute of Asian and Oriental Studies of the University of Zurich, shedding light on different Asian countries through the eyes of leading local voices.
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'We Are Witnessing Profound Change'

Kevin Rudd, President of Asia Society and former Prime Minister of Australia, says Xi Jinping has changed China, and with that the world. It is vital to understand his worldview, to be able to respond to it, Rudd said on a visit to Zurich.
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Our Videos and More

A selection of Asia Society Switzerland's latest videos available on YouTube – from India's democracy, to Taiwan's digital strategy, or social entrepreneurship in Mongolia.
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Become a Member

Feed your passion for Asia and become a member of Asia Society Switzerland. Be part of the community and support Asia Society Switzerland's mission to foster Asia Competence.
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Annual Review

Get a glimpse at how we structure our programs and where we have expanded our reach in 2022 – all in support of our mission to increase Asia Competence.

Events

In-person

Gen A: Launch Event 2023

06 Feb 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Zurich Time
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Apply now to become a Gen A fellow for the 2023 cohort.
Online

A Closer Look at South Korea

09 Feb 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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Take a closer look at South Korea, where much more is happening than just K-Pop and threats from the North. Hear from Political Science and International Relations professor Seungjoo Lee and consultant Schoni Seung Hyun Song.
In-person
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable With Milan Vaishnav

13 Feb 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person
Discussion

Book Salon: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

15 Feb 2023
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY｜NEW DATE]
In the Asia Society Switzerland Book Salon, we read and discuss fiction from or about Asia in an informal setting.
This time, we will read and discuss "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka.
Online

A Closer Look at Solomon Islands

23 Feb 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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Go inside this Pacific nation that's being woed by China, Australia and the U.S., while gearing up to host its first Pacific Games for which even the general election has been pushed back. With renowned local journalist Dorothy Wickham.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Talk at the Library: Asia in Africa

01 Mar 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time
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[MEMBERS ONLY]
What presence does Asia have in Africa? Join us for a conversation with Patrick Ziltener, sociologist and co-editor of the recently published book "African-Asian Relations: Past, Present, Future".
Online

A Closer Look at Nepal

09 Mar 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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A closer look at what's happening at the foot of Qomolangma / Mount Everest, with investor and banking veteran Suman Joshi.
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Networking Event

Members Get-Together: Being Jain

11 Mar 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
Join us at the Museum Rietberg to dive into the fascinating world of Jainism and play a game of "Snakes and Ladders" with other Members while getting to know them – and possibly yourself – a little better.
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In-person
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable With Anusooya Sivaganesan

13 Mar 2023
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Zurich Time
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
Online

A Closer Look at Thailand

23 Mar 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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For the final episode of the season, we dive into Thailand, less than two months before the kingdom goes to the polls.
In-person
Discussion

Big Picture

05 Apr 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Big Picture is a quarter-annual, public event series where we celebrate art in all its forms and shapes.
In-person
Discussion

Executive Roundtable: Navigating Asia’s Complex Regulatory Environment

13 Apr 2023
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Gottlieb Keller, who until 2020 was General Counsel at Roche and during his tenure had many touchpoints with Asia, will share his experiences with working with vastly different governments in vastly different countries in Asia.
In-person
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable With Yasmin Afschar

17 Apr 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person and Online
Discussion

Talk at the Library: The Spread of Morality Laws in Indonesia

19 Apr 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
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[MEMBERS ONLY]
In-person
Discussion

Big Picture

31 May 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Big Picture is a quarter-annual, public event series where we celebrate art in all its forms and shapes.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Talk at the Library

07 Jun 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time
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[MEMBERS ONLY]
Online
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable With Rorry Daniels

12 Jun 2023
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person and Online
Discussion

Oxford Debate – LIVE

28 Jun 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Zurich Time
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The Oxford Debates at Asia Society Switzerland are a format to address ‘big’ questions that have no one answer or solution but invite many conflicting views.
In-person
Networking Event

Members Get-Together: After-Work Summer-Drinks 2023

25 Jul 2023
6 - 7 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
In-person
Panel Discussion

Asia Sustainability Dialogue

31 Aug 2023
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In collaboration with Swiss Re Institute and Zurich Insurance
In-person
Networking Event

Members Get-Together at Lechbinska Gallery

07 Sep 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
[MEMBERS ONLY]
In-person
Discussion

Big Picture

04 Oct 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Big Picture is a quarter-annual, public event series where we celebrate art in all its forms and shapes.
Online
Discussion

Gen A: Roundtable With Matthew Guilford

09 Oct 2023
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time
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[GEN A FELLOWS ONLY]
In-person
Discussion

State of Asia Address 2023

21 Nov 2023
6 - 8 p.m.
On the eve of our flagship STATE OF ASIA Conference, we are hosting our public State of Asia Address with a leading thinker from the region.
In-person
Conference

STATE OF ASIA 2023

22 Nov 2023
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
STATE OF ASIA, Asia Society Switzerland’s yearly flagship conference, provides a condensed overview of current and future developments in Asia, and how they affect the world. It will bring together a selection of our most trusted experts.

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