We are pleased to inform you that one of our partners, Nazarbayev University, with the support of Mayor`s Office of Astana City and «Astana Convention Bureau» LLP, won the right to host the International student-run conference HPAIR - The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations. It is noteworthy that NU won over the universities from Singapore, Japan, China, Taiwan and India which are also competed for the right to hold a conference.

Notably, HPAIR Asia Conference 2019 conference will be held in Astana in the Year of Youth and offers new opportunities for the Kazakhstani younger generation. The provisional agenda of the event includes six thematic panels: 1) social policy and inclusive development, 2) world economy, 3) security and diplomacy, 4) business and technology, 5) environmental sustainability and energy, 6) culture and media.

HPAIR - The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations - is the largest student conference under the auspices of Harvard University. The conference was established as a discussion platform for students and young professionals to discuss the most important economic, political and social issues in the countries of the Pacific region and Asia. Since 1991, the conference was held in universities in 12 countries of the world with the involvement of more than 32,000 participants. Among the past speakers of the conference are leaders of countries, famous scientists, Nobel laureates, diplomats, leaders of international organizations.

HPAIR Asia Conference 2018 was held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Within 5 days, more than 600 delegates from 60 countries took part in various thematic sections and seminars with the participation of world-renowned representatives and leaders of academia, business and government. Past keynote speakers have included the 8th UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Nobel laureate, ex-South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, and ex-president of Singapore S.R. Nathan.

HPAIR Asia Conference 2019 will be held in Astana at Nazarbayev University on August 2019. Additional information about the event will be published later. Please follow our news.