Asia Summit 2024 - Registration

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is proud to host the Asia Summit – marking the Foundation’s 30th anniversary.

The summit will bring together world leading experts on Asia from New Zealand and offshore to discuss the big trends shaping the region.

Event Details:

• Date: 15 October, 2024
• Location: Legislative Chambers, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand

Key Topics:

• Global geopolitical dynamics: Understand the complex interplay of forces impacting Asia's landscape.
• Building connections in arts and sports: Explore the power of culture and athletics in fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Te ao Māori in Asia: Gain insights into the rich tapestry of Māori perspectives and engagement with Asian cultures.
• Young leaders' views on the future: Hear from the next generation of leaders on their vision for Asia-New Zealand relations.

Find the full programme on our website. 

Please RSVP for this event to secure your attendance - this will assign you a ticket to confirm your participation in the Asia Summit 2024

Speakers and Moderators

• Rt Hon Winston Peters, New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs  
• Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Professor of International Relations, Chulalongkorn University 
• Dr Michael Fullilove, Executive Director, Lowy Institute  
• Dr Philips Vermonte, Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, Indonesian International Islamic University 
• Jean Lee, award-winning journalist and North Korea expert 
• Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu 
• Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, Director, European Centre for International Political Economy 
• Dr Ian Storey, Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute 
• Sarah Hudson, award-winning artist and researcher 
• Peter Miskimmin, Sport Diplomacy Manager, Sport New Zealand  
• Paulo Garcia, National Party Member of Parliament  
• Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Labour Party Member of Parliament  
• Josh Wharehinga, Deputy Mayor, Gisborne District Council 
• Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart, Director, New Zealand Asia Institute 
• Anna Fifield, Asia-Pacific Editor, The Washington Post  
• Sam Sachdeva, National Affairs Editor, Newsroom 
• Nick Carey, Managing Director, Green Meadows Beef 
• Sachie Nomura, Director, Sachie’s Kitchen 
• Tama Toki, CEO and Founder, Aotea 
• Corazon Miller, award-winning journalist, TVNZ 
• Rob Fyfe, Chairman, Recorp 
• Professor David Capie, Director, Centre for Strategic Studies 
• Professor Alex Tan, Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury  
• Vanisa Dhiru, not-for-profit executive leader