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]
| Abbreviation | HPAIR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1991 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | International relations and global engagement with Asia |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Official language | English |
Presidents | Gulirano Almuratova, Henry Chen, Michelle Jiang |
Parent organization | Harvard University |
| Website | http://hpair.org/ |
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
editThe 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
edit| Year[6] | Theme |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Cosmopolitan Asia: Diversity and Disparity |
| 2009 | Linking Minds: Asia in the 21st Century |
| 2010 | Asia Ascendant: Seizing New Heights |
| 2011 | Looking Back, Forging Ahead: Asia in Pursuit of a Vibrant Future |
| 2012 | Cross-Cultural Connections: Weaving New Silk Roads |
| 2013 | East Meets West: Sustainable Development in the 21st Century |
| 2014 | The Many Faces of Asia: Shaping Identities in a Dynamic World |
| 2015 | Asia’s Blueprint for Growth: Building an Inclusive Future |
| 2016 | Transcending Borders: Global Cooperation on Emerging Challenges in Asia |
| 2017 | Navigating the Future in the Age of Innovation |
| 2018 | Innovate |
| 2019 | Ignite: Inspiring a New Global Narrative |
| 2020 | Striking a balance: Vision of a Conflicted World |
| 2021 | Embracing Change |
| 2022 | Finding Our Future |
Asia Conference
editThe 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.
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:
- Art, Media & Culture
- Energy and Environmental Stability
- Global Markets & the Economy
- Governance & Geopolitics
- Science & Technology
- Social Policy & Justice
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
editSource:[8]
| 1992 |  Taipei, Taiwan | International Trade and Investment | |
| 1993 |  British Hong Kong | A Free Trade Area for the Pacific Century | |
| 1994 |  Manila, Philippines | Economic Cooperation for the Pacific Century | |
| 1995 |  Jakarta, Indonesia | Sustaining the Miracle: Challenges Facing Asian Development | |
| 1996 |  Seoul, Korea | The Challenges of Globalization: Creating Common Ground in the 21st Century | Seoul National University [9] |
| 1997 |  Bangkok, Thailand | Building Nations, Building Communities | |
| 1998 |  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Asia in Transition: Beyond the Miracle | |
| 1999 |  Hong Kong, China | Asia at the Crossroads: Rising to the Challenges of Reform | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2000 |  Beijing, China | Diversity and Convergence: Resolving Asia's Role in the Global Community | |
| 2001 |  Singapore | Asia and the Knowledge Economy: Opportunities for Progress | |
| 2002 |  Sydney, Australia | Traditions and Transformations: New Perspectives of Progress | |
| 2003 | Seoul, Korea | Integration and Innovation: Finding Common Ground for a Dynamic Asia | Sookmyung Women's University [10] |
| 2004 | Shanghai, China | The Once and Future Asia: Expanding Horizons, Historic Transitions | |
| 2005 |  Tokyo, Japan | Futuring Asia: Contemporary Challenges and Emerging Realities | University of Tokyo [11] |
| 2006 |  Mumbai, India | Harvard College Asian Business Forum | |
| 2006 | Singapore | Redefining Asia: Visions and Realities | National University of Singapore |
| 2007 | Hong Kong, China | Engaging Asia: Competition and Collaboration (Business Conference) | University of Hong Kong [12] |
| 2007 | Beijing, China | Engaging Asia: Discourse and Dialogue (Academic Conference) | Students in Beijing [13] |
| 2008 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Emerging into Focus: Asia Incorporated (Business Conference) | |
| 2008 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Beyond Borders: Asia on the World Stage (Academic Conference) | Universiti Malaya |
| 2009 | Tokyo, Japan | Braving New Frontiers: Tomorrow’s Ventures Today (Business Conference) | Waseda University [14] |
| 2009 | Seoul, Korea | Evolving Asia: Path-ways in the Global Era (Academic Conference) | Sungkyunkwan University[15][16][17] |
| 2010 | Singapore | Sustaining Momentum: Ten Years into the Asian Century | Singapore Management University [18] |
| 2011 | Seoul, Korea | At the Crossroads: Decisions in a Dynamic Asia | Yonsei University [19][20][21] |
| 2012 | Taipei, Taiwan | Challenges and Prospects: Envisioning Global Transformations | National Chengchi University [22] |
| 2013 |  Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Extending Horizons: Charting Asia's Flourishing Future | American University in Dubai [23] |
| 2014 | Tokyo, Japan | Reflection and Progression: Fostering Mutual Growth | Keio University |
| 2015 | Manila, Philippines | Confronting Asia's Development Challenges Through Innovation | De La Salle University |
| 2016 | Hong Kong SAR, China | Empower | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2017 | Sydney, Australia | Aspire | The University of Sydney |
| 2018 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Sustainable Disruption | Sunway University[24] |
| 2019 |  Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan |
Passion for Change | Nazarbayev University |
| 2021 | Taipei, Taiwan |
Reinventing with Resilience | |
| 2022 | New Delhi, India |
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi | |
| 2023 | Hong Kong SAR, China |
Architects of Asia: Building Tomorrow | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
| 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand |
Reimagining Connectivity: Building Bridges in a Globalized Society | Chulalongkorn University |
Notable Speakers
editHPAIR 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 former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has spoken at an HPAIR conference.[10]
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.
References
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- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-15. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
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- ↑ "Asia 2012 About | HPAIR 2012". Archived from the original on 2012-02-01. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ "Past Conferences | HPAIR 2011". Archived from the original on 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-02-05.
- ↑ "Conference Programming — HPAIR | The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations". HPAIR. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ↑ "Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations - Past Conferences".
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- ↑ "Ministry of Education Republic of China (Taiwan)". 25 December 2019.
- ↑ "American University in Dubai to host Harvard College Project".
- ↑ "HPAIR on Twitter".
- ↑ "DJ "6ȸ ݵ ؾ"". hankyung.com. 4 April 2006.
- ↑ "External Events and Announcements".