PAST
CONFERENCES

Explore our successful conferences that have brought together democratic leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.

2
Major Conferences
Since 2024
86+
Total Participants
4
Countries Represented
15+
Universities Engaged
86+
Student Leaders

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

DR. CHA JI HO

DR. CHA JI HO

National Assembly Member

Featured Speaker

DR. LAODE M SYARIF

DR. LAODE M SYARIF

Policy Expert

Digital Governance Summit

MARJEELA BASIJ-RASIKH

MARJEELA BASIJ-RASIKH

Educational Leader

Innovation Summit

Past Conference Summary

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54
Participants

Digital Governance & AI Innovation Summit

Shaping the Future of Democratic Technology

Our second major conference brought together leading voices in digital governance and AI innovation. Featuring key speaker Dr. Cha Jiho, current member of the National Assembly, alongside Representative Jake Auchincloss from Massachusetts and AI researcher Kenta Kawashima, the summit explored how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping democratic processes and governance structures across the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Speakers
Dr. Cha Jiho (Current Member of National Assembly, Republic of Korea)
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts)
Kenta Kawashima (AI Research Specialist)
Digital governance experts from Asia-Pacific region
December 2024
4 Countries
Virtual Conference
5 Universities
Key Outcomes
  • Framework for AI ethics in democratic governance established at Yale University, Boston University, and Yonsei University
  • Cross-border digital democracy initiatives launched with Harvard, MIT, and Korea University participation
  • Student-led policy recommendations developed for AI regulation across Stanford, Oxford, and Tokyo University networks
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32
Participants

Intersectional Leadership & Technological Innovation

Public Health and AI in Democratic Governance

Our inaugural conference featured Dr. Cha Jiho, a distinguished speaker bridging medical expertise, WHO experience, and current National Assembly membership. The dialogue explored the intersection of public health and artificial intelligence, demonstrating how professional expertise translates into meaningful public service.

Key Speakers
Dr. Cha Jiho (22nd National Assembly Member, Republic of Korea)
Former WHO Specialist & Public Health Physician
Oxford & Johns Hopkins Alumni
2024
3 Countries
Virtual Forum
5 Universities
Key Outcomes
  • Cross-disciplinary dialogue on health AI established at Yale University and Boston University
  • Student network formed across Yonsei University, Korea University, and UC Irvine campuses
  • Framework for humanitarian service to political engagement developed with Oxford and Johns Hopkins alumni
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"The Asia-Pacific Democracy Incubator has successfully created a platform that attracts students from diverse academic backgrounds and encourages critical dialogue about democracy beyond traditional political frameworks."

Conference Alumni

Yale, Boston University, Yonsei & Korea University

86 Participants2024 Cohort

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