Shanghai Forum is an international academic forum hosted by FudanUniversity and sponsored by the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies. Under the general theme of “Economic Globalization and the Choice of Asia”, the Forum delves into building a platform for elites from the academic, political and business circles to exchange ideas and conduct multi-dimensional discussions on the major issues of world economy and international situation.
Shanghai Forum 2009 will be held during May 11-12, 2009 at FudanUniversity, Shanghai, China. Upon then, about 300 guests of seven sub-forums shall be invited to the event and engage in in-depth discussions under the theme of “Economic Globalization and the Choice of Asia: Crisis, Cooperation and Development”.
Meanwhile, the Forum initiates Student Program this year, in order to gather excellence of the young generations and to inspire their speculations on the role and responsibility they will take against the background of globalization. The participants of this Program are to be called-for worldwide. Once invited, they are going to attend activities along with other invitees of the Forum for 2 days. Moreover, they are also encouraged to propose the creative and unique ideas at a student roundtable centered on “New Thinking and Alternatives Facing the Financial Turmoil”.
It is no wonder that not only the opportunities for discussing with world-renowned scholars, entrepreneurs and officials will be available, but a Young Leadership Union are going to be forged during the Forum.
Under the topic of “New Thinking and Alternatives Facing the Financial Turmoil”, the participants are going to exchange creative perspectives on current issues and situations regarding financial and economic globalization, global governance, credit security and social responsibility, etc.
All presentation forms are applauded to show your personal views on the above topic, and all of your inspirations and suggestions for change and progress against the background of current challenges are welcomed to share as future leaders of the world.
May 10, 2009 Registration
May 11, 2009 Opening Ceremony and Sub-forum Discussions (As Observers)
May 12, 2009
Student Roundtable: “New Thinking and Alternatives Facing the Financial Turmoil”
“Young Leadership Union” Special Activities: “Leadership and Social Responsibility”
Closing Ceremony and City Tour (As Observers)
Shanghai Forum Organizing Committee, FudanUniversity
Add: 220 Handan Rd., Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
E-mail: stu_forum@fudan.edu.cn
Website: www.shanghaiforum.org