The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations

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Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations
AbbreviationHPAIR
Formation1991
Type Non-profit
PurposeInternational relations and global engagement with Asia
HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts
Official language
English
Presidents
Jessica Chen, Ellen Fitzsimons, Kaitlyn Zhou
Parent organization
 Harvard University
Website http://hpair.org/

The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) is a student-led not-for-profit organization associated with the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences. HPAIR currently holds two annual conferences that bring together international students and eminent individuals in the fields of academia, politics and business - the Harvard Conference and the Asia Conference. [1]

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Established in 1991, HPAIR aims to enable distinguished students to participate in an open forum on Asian and international issues with global leaders in fields ranging from international relations to technology and the fine arts. [2]

HPAIR is an organization run entirely by Harvard University. HPAIR's Asia Conference is Harvard University's largest annual student event in Asia. Since its founding in 1991, HPAIR has held over 40 conferences in locations ranging from Mumbai [3] to Kuala Lumpur. [4]

Harvard Conference

The Harvard Conference was first held in 2008 on the Harvard University campus. Each year, up to 600 international students and young professionals come together at the Harvard Conference to explore pertinent issues concerning the Asia region, including equitable access to global health, foreign policy, environmental issues, media, and entrepreneurship. Attendees have the opportunity to discuss these issues in-depth through plenary sessions, panels, seminars, and case studies. [5]

Harvard Conferences by Theme [6]

YearTheme
2022Finding Our Future
2021Embracing Change
2020Striking a balance: Vision of a Conflicted World
2019Ignite: Inspiring a New Global Narrative
2018Innovate
2017Navigating the Future in the Age of Innovation
2016Transcending Borders: Global Cooperation on Emerging Challenges in Asia
2015Asia’s Blueprint for Growth: Building an Inclusive Future
2014The Many Faces of Asia: Shaping Identities in a Dynamic World
2013East Meets West: Sustainable Development in the 21st Century
2012Cross-Cultural Connections: Weaving New Silk Roads
2011Looking Back, Forging Ahead: Asia in Pursuit of a Vibrant Future
2010Asia Ascendant: Seizing New Heights
2009Linking Minds: Asia in the 21st Century
2008Cosmopolitan Asia: Diversity and Disparity

Asia Conference

The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program in mid-August in an Asian city. The conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world to create a hybrid structure. Delegates benefit from gaining a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business.

Delegates arrive at an HPAIR Asia Conference in the Philippines, 2015 Wikimedia Philippines at HPAIR 2015.JPG
Delegates arrive at an HPAIR Asia Conference in the Philippines, 2015

The 2019 Asia Conference was held in Kazakhstan from August 16–20, co-organized by Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. [7]

There are six conference tracks, namely:

The Asia Conference started off in 1992 in Taipei, back then known as the Academic Conference. Bringing together a diverse group of speakers and about 300 graduate and undergraduate students from across the world, the Academic Conference takes the form of six workshops that explore, through research and discussion, issues ranging from environmentalism to cultural trends.

In 2004, HPAIR started the Business Conference, which invited many prominent figures from the world of business, government and law to discuss their understanding of Asia and its place in the global economy with more than 300 business students and young professionals. As of 2012, HPAIR has merged the Academic Conference and the Business Conference into a single conference, the Asia Conference, which brings together 600 pre-eminent young professionals from around the world.

Asia Conference in Previous Years [8]

2023HonkongThemeJoint Host University
2022 Flag of India.svg New Delhi, India
2021 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Taipei, Taiwan Reinventing with Resilience
2019 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Passion for Change Nazarbayev University
2018 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sustainable Disruption Sunway University [9]
2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia Aspire The University of Sydney
2016 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong SAR, China Empower The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2015 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila, Philippines Confronting Asia's Development Challenges Through Innovation De La Salle University
2014 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan Reflection and Progression: Fostering Mutual Growth Keio University
2013 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Dubai, United Arab Emirates Extending Horizons: Charting Asia's Flourishing FutureAmerican University in Dubai [10]
2012 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Taipei, Taiwan Challenges and Prospects: Envisioning Global TransformationsNational Chengchi University [11]
2011 Flag of South Korea.svg Seoul, Korea At the Crossroads: Decisions in a Dynamic AsiaYonsei University [12] [13] [14]
2010 Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Sustaining Momentum: Ten Years into the Asian CenturySingapore Management University [15]
2009 Flag of South Korea.svg Seoul, Korea Evolving Asia: Path-ways in the Global Era (Academic Conference) Sungkyunkwan University [16] [17] [18]
2009 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan Braving New Frontiers: Tomorrow’s Ventures Today (Business Conference)Waseda University [19]
2008 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Beyond Borders: Asia on the World Stage (Academic Conference)Universiti Malaya
2008 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Emerging into Focus: Asia Incorporated (Business Conference)
2007 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing, China Engaging Asia: Discourse and Dialogue (Academic Conference)Students in Beijing [20]
2007 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong, China Engaging Asia: Competition and Collaboration (Business Conference)University of Hong Kong [21]
2006 Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Redefining Asia: Visions and RealitiesNational University of Singapore
2006 Flag of India.svg Mumbai, India Harvard College Asian Business Forum
2005 Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo, Japan Futuring Asia: Contemporary Challenges and Emerging RealitiesUniversity of Tokyo [22]
2004 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shanghai, China The Once and Future Asia: Expanding Horizons, Historic Transitions
2003 Flag of South Korea.svg Seoul, Korea Integration and Innovation: Finding Common Ground for a Dynamic AsiaSookmyung Women's University [23]
2002 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney, Australia Traditions and Transformations: New Perspectives of Progress
2001 Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Asia and the Knowledge Economy: Opportunities for Progress
2000 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing, China Diversity and Convergence: Resolving Asia's Role in the Global Community
1999 Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong, China Asia at the Crossroads: Rising to the Challenges of ReformThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
1998 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Asia in Transition: Beyond the Miracle
1997 Flag of Thailand.svg Bangkok, Thailand Building Nations, Building Communities
1996 Flag of South Korea.svg Seoul, Korea The Challenges of Globalization: Creating Common Ground in the 21st CenturySeoul National University [24]
1995 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jakarta, Indonesia Sustaining the Miracle: Challenges Facing Asian Development
1994 Flag of the Philippines.svg Manila, Philippines Economic Cooperation for the Pacific Century
1993 Flag of Hong Kong 1959.svg British Hong Kong A Free Trade Area for the Pacific Century
1992 Flag of the Republic of China.svg Taipei, Taiwan International Trade and Investment


Notable Speakers

HPAIR conferences are often led by a diverse group of speakers prominent in various areas of society.

Conferences have drawn many top-tier political leaders such as former President of the Republic of Korea Kim Dae-jung, [25] Crown Prince of Perak Raja Nazrin Shah, Finance Secretary of the Republic of the Philippines Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, and President of Singapore S. R. Nathan. [26] The former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea and the current Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has spoken at an HPAIR conference. [23]

Many speakers also hail from influential international organizations, like the United Nations or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speakers from ASEAN include the current Secretary-General of ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan and the former Secretary-General of ASEAN Ong Keng Yong.

HPAIR often invites speakers who are successful in the world of business, like the Chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (Harvard '81 / HBS '87), CEO of Haier Zhang Ruimin, Chairman of Prudential Asia Victor Fung and President of Goldman Sachs Asia Philip D. Murphy.

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