2024
Dates will be confirmed when the funding is available, and the number of delegates is sufficient.
Please note, most delegates are self-funded or are fully sponsored by their institutions.
APSI Forum relies on its delegate fees in order to fund its events. Therefore, paid registration is not refundable but is transferable.
Registration
To fund its activities, APSI Forum relies on the sponsors and registration fees. Registration fees for onsite events are for delegate packages (arrival tea and coffee, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and dinner).
Annual Summit
NZ $399/pp (early bird - by the 28th of August 2023)
NZ $499/person (After the 28th of August)
(morning and afternoon teas, lunches, and dinners are included)
Virtual attendance: NZ $80
The payment can be made via bank transfer
APSI Forum and COE
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
SWIFT code: ANZBNZ22
06-0359-0242452-02
Please note, the registration fees are transferable but are not refundable.
March - May: The Abigail Project
Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Discussion Series
March: Congress
Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
Type: Virtual
Date: (TBC)
Session 1: The role of grassroots movements in peace building and conflict resolution
Session 2: Cultural Understanding and conflict resolution
Session 3: The role of media in peace building
Session 4: Psychology of conflict resolution
Speakers: TBA
April: 5th Anniversary
Ohaupo Garden, Hamilton, New Zealand
15th of April
May: Strategic Forum Discussion
Normalising Diplomacy: Building Bridges
Session 1:
Bridging Cultures: Enhancing Asian-European Diplomatic Relations
Session 2:
Intercontinental Dialogue: Normalising Asian-European Diplomacy
Session 3:
New Horizon: Diplomatic Normalisation with young nation: Timor Leste as a Case Study
Session 4:
Empowering Small, Traditional States: Advancing Diplomatic Relations
June-November: The Daniel Project
Tomorrow's Geopolitics: Shaping the Force and Statecraft
June: International Parliamentary Assembly
Small States, Big Visions: Navigating Future Statecraft
Type: Virtual
Date: TBA
Opening Remarks:
Elevating Voices: Advocating Small States's Diplomatic Priorities
Session 1: Strategic Agility: How Small States Shape the Future of Governance
Session 2: Diplomatic Innovations: Small State Contributions to Global Statecraft
Session 3: Resilience and Adaptability: Strategies for Small State Governance
Session 4: Challenges and Opportunities: Future Pathways for Small States
Session 5: Collaborative Sovereignty: Small States in the Future Global Landscape
Session 6: Sustainable Development: Small States' Diplomatic Collaboration
Closing:
Empowering Small States: Fostering Inclusive Diplomacy in the International Parliamentary Assembly
June-October
Strategic Discussion Forum Series
TBA
November:
Annual Summit
Tomorrow's Geopolitics: Shaping the Force and Statecraft
Venue: Lady Norwood, Sofitel Hotel, Wellington
Date: 11th of November (TBC)
Session 1: Emerging Technologies and Future Warfare": Exploring the impact of advanced technologies on the future landscape of statecraft and military strategies
Session 2: Space as the Next Frontier in Geopolitics: Delving into the evolving role of space exploration and technologies, and potential conflicts in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the future
Session 3: Humanitarian Interventions and State Sovereignty: Exploring the ethical and geopolitical considerations surrounding humanitarian interventions, and the evolving concept of state sovereignty in the face of global challenges
Session 4: Regional Power Dynamics: Analyzing the shifting dynamics among regional powers and how they influence global geopolitics, with a focus on potential conflicts and collaborations
Session 5: Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy: Discussing the influence of culture, media, and soft power in international relations, and how nations can leverage these elements for effective statecraft
Session 6: Naval Power and Statecraft: Analyzing the role of naval forces in shaping geopolitical strategies and how maritime capabilities contribute to a nation's influence on the global stage
Session 7:Nuclear Proliferation Challenges: Discussing the challenges associated with the spread of nuclear weapons and the implications for global security and diplomatic efforts
POST SUMMIT:
Colloquium 2024: The Future of Geopolitical conflicts and cooperation
Virtual
9am - 1pm NZT:
Session 1: Navigating the Intersection: Exploring the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Global Geopolitical Dynamics
Session 2: Unraveling the Forces Behind Contemporary Geopolitical Power Shifts
Session 3: Charting the Course: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in the Evolution of Conflict and Warfare
Session 4: Adapting Diplomacy: Navigating Complex Challenges in an Ever-Evolving Global Landscape
Session 5: The Role of Non-State Actors in exacerbating conflicts or promoting collaborative solutions
Strategic Discussion Forum
Venue: Club room, Sofitel, Wellington, New Zealand
5pm-7pm NZT
November:
Post Summit
Virtual Colloquium: The Future of Geopolitical conflicts and cooperation
9am - 1pm NZT
DATE: November 12 (TBC)
Session 1: Navigating the Intersection: Exploring the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Global Geopolitical Dynamics
Session 2: Unraveling the Forces Behind Contemporary Geopolitical Power Shifts
Session 3: Charting the Course: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in the Evolution of Conflict and Warfare
Session 4: Adapting Diplomacy: Navigating Complex Challenges in an Ever-Evolving Global Landscape
Session 5: The Role of Non-State Actors in exacerbating conflicts or promoting collaborative solutions
Strategic Discussion Forum
Navigating Escalating Conflicts: Strengthening Confidence-Building Strategies
5pm-7pm NZT
Club Room, Sofitel Hotel, Wellington
Facilitator: Anita Abbott, PhD
Contributors:
Cultural intelligence and diplomacy in irregular warfare
Jose Santos PhD, Managing Director of Strategika GroupConfidence building measures in cyber security
Anthony Grasso, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Early Warning SystemConfidence Building Measures in Arms Control
MGen Gert-Johannes Hagemann (Ret), Board of Advisor, APSI Forum
End of year staff assembly
December 2024