Rethinking harmony in Asia starts with fostering empathy and understanding among individuals of diverse backgrounds. By collaborating across borders and ideologies, harmony will prevail, allowing all individuals to thrive. 

The urgency to change how societies interact with the environment grows as the tangible impacts of a planetary crisis increase. 

In addition to geopolitical issues, the advancement of digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, it will be important to pause and support minorities to foster an inclusive and just society.

All those themes will be examined during a high-level hybrid conference, which will gather more than 27 leaders from across Asia, including Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, among others.

Featured speakers

• Rajmohan Gandhi, Professor; Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, India
• Akiko Yamanaka, Former Vice-Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan
• Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General, Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO 
• Yadamini Gunawardena, Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka
• Denise Coghlan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Australia

In-person participation is by invitation only, while online attendance is open and free for all.