As Harvard's largest annual student connection in Asia, the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations creates a forum of exchange and facilitates discussion of the most important economic, political, and social issues relevant to the Asia-Pacific region. Since 1991, the annual HPAIR conferences have brought together students from the world's foremost universities and leaders in the fields of government, business, culture, and academia. The Asia Conference has emerged as Harvard University's largest annual student event in Asia.
In 2010, for the first time, HPAIR will combine the Academic and Business Conferences into one program: the Asia Conference. This unique conference will integrate the contents and formats of the academic and business conferences to create an unprecedented hybrid structure. Delegates will benefit from gaining a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business. With the theme of "Sustaining Momentum: Ten Years into the Asian Century," the 2010 Asia Conference seeks to examine the implications of the meteoric development Asia has recently experienced. Asia's rise on the world's stage has dramatically improved the lot of millions across the continent, but such a breakneck pace of development also brings great challenges. As Asia receives greater attention abroad, domestic issues continue to pose significant obstacles. Economic development also brings a widening inequality gap, both between and within nations. As the political, environmental, and cultural consequences of development and globalization pile up, can nations across Asia sustain their momentum ten years into the "Asian Century"?
For more information, check out the 2010 HPAIR Brochure. Subscribe to our Twitter!
Aug 25, 2010 - Thank you for coming to the HPAIR 2010 Asia Conference! Without you, our conference would not have been a success. We look forward to your continued involvement in our future HPAIR conferences!
Aug 21, 2010 - Check out the HPAIR 2010 Asia Conference blog here!
Aug 20, 2010 - The HPAIR 2010 Asia Conference has begun! Look forward to all of the upcoming and exciting events!
Aug 15, 2010 - Bidding information for the HPAIR 2011 Asia Conference can be found here.
Aug 15, 2010 - We were recently informed that due to unforeseen circumstances, S.R. Nathan will not be able to attend our conference as the Guest of Honor. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, a renowned Singaporean politician and current Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, will be the new Guest of Honor.
Jul 20, 2010 - Check out the HPAIR Asia 2010 Conference Delegate Logistics Guide here.
Jul 20, 2010 - The application deadline has passed, and all admissions decisions have gone out. Please register soon for the conference!
Jun 3, 2010 - The application deadline has been extended. See front page for details.
May 24, 2010 - To those of you who have been accepted to the HPAIR Asia 2010 Conference, congratulations! Make sure to register soon. If you have not yet received any notice of your admission decision, please email aconf-help@hpair.org.
May 20, 2010 - We are pleased to tentatively welcome His Excellency S. R. Nathan, the President of Singapore, as a guest of honor to our Asia 2010 Conference.
