The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations

is Harvard Universitys student outpost in Asia, a dynamic and internationally visible forum in which future leaders engage the most pressing issues facing the Asia-Pacific region.

Welcome to

HPAIR

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Mission Introduction Message from the Executive Directors History Notable Speakers Harvard Conference Program and Special Events Asia Conference Program and Special Events Supporting HPAIR Board of Advisers Organizing Committee Contact Us

Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Mission
HPAIR pursues a diverse set of programs, both in Asia and at Harvard.
HPAIR is a collaboration between the students and faculty of Harvard University to promote discourse on critical issues affecting Asia and its relations with the world. As Harvards largest student outpost in Asia, HPAIR offers several vigorous academic and business programs to create a forum of exchange and facilitate discussion of the most important economic, political, and social issues relevant to the Asia-Pacific region.

Introduction:
The HPAIR Conferences Since 1991, the annual HPAIR conferences have brought together students from the worlds foremost universities and leaders in government, business, academia, and the arts. The Asia Conference has emerged as Harvard Universitys largest student event in Asia. The HPAIR Harvard Conference Continuing its tradition of academic excellence, the HPAIR Harvard Conference seeks to create a rigorous forum for dialogue and exchange. With the theme of Asia Ascendant: Reaching New Heights and covering topics on foreign policy, public health, environmental issues, gender equality, and cultural transformations, the 2010 HPAIR Harvard Conference will invite both foreign delegates and Harvard students to engage in thoughtful conversations regarding critical issues affecting Asia and the world today.Through specific case studies, delegates will learn to investigate and tackle real-

Major Events

life issues from diverse perspectives that are defined by their interest group affiliation, to evaluate different opinions, to reason on their own, and to work together to make suggestions incorporating inputs from different interest groups. The HPAIR Asia Conference The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program with six panel workshops moderated by Harvard graduate students and conducted concurrently throughout the conference. The theme for the 2010 Asia Conference is: Sustaining Momentum: Ten Years Into The Asian Century. This new conference will integrate the unique formats of both academic and business conferences. The characteristic panel workshops of the original Academic Conference will be interspersed with seminars and case studies from the Business Conference.

Message

from the Executive

Directors

In 1991, three intrepid Harvard undergraduates crafted a vision of an organization that would bring together university students from across Asia and the world to exchange ideas on important international issues and build educational links among the worlds future leaders. Just a year later, the first annual HPAIR conference came together in Taipei, at a time when the Cold War was just drawing to a close. The inaugural HPAIR conference sought to address the issues of an uncertain but exciting world and was such a success that there emerged strong support to continue the project. By 1996, changes in the geopolitical landscape, combined with rapid technological and economic advancements, had ushered in a new era of greater cooperation among countries and allowed modern financial and political ties to transcend national borders as never before. HPAIR 1996 was one of the first scholarly platforms to provide students and academics with the opportunity to explore the new phenomenon of globalization. In the wake of the Asian financial crisis, HPAIR 1998 sought to look beyond Asias economic growth and to address the myriad of challenges that accompanied the Asian Miracle. By 1999, after eighteen months that had fundamentally undermined many assumptions about Asian affairs, a once thriving and stable region faced a future clouded with uncertainty. Following the 2001 conference, HPAIR substantially expanded the pool of conference applicants and began an oncampus program of events at Harvard. By 2004, our conference in Asia emerged as Harvards largest annual event in Asia and largest student conference in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2004, we selected delegates from the largest application pool in HPAIR history and inaugurated the HPAIR Business Conference. As HPAIR continued to grow, we launched the inaugural Harvard Conference in 2008. In 2010, for the first time, HPAIR will combine the Academic and Business Conferences into one program: the Asia Conference. This unique conference will integrate the contents and formats of the academic and business conferences to create an unprecedented hybrid structure. Delegates will benefit from gaining a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business. As the world becomes more globalized as well as commercialized, the boundary between business and other aspects of society is increasingly less rigid. The Asia Conference seeks to capture this phenomenon and help delegates understand its impacts on the future of international relations. Today, with regular attendance of some of the worlds most distinguished leaders, HPAIR has gained a reputation as one of the most visible university forums centering on the Asia-Pacific region. On behalf of the organization, we welcome you to HPAIR 2010. Sincerely, Lucy Zhang Executive Director, HPAIR 2010 Asia Conference Yichen Chen Executive Director, HPAIR 2010 Harvard Conference

History
Singapore 2010 Cambridge

previous conferences

2009 Seoul Tokyo Cambridge 2008 Kuala Lumpur Cambridge 2007 Beijing Hong Kong 2006 Singapore Mumbai 2005 Tokyo 2004 Shanghai

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

Seoul Sydney Singapore Beijing Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Seoul Jakarta Manila Hong Kong Taipei

Notable Speakers
Since HPAIRs inception in 1991, our events have brought together students from the worlds foremost universities, and leaders in government, business, culture, and academia. Through the past decade, our flagship conference has emerged as the:

largest annual Harvard-affiliated event and student conference in Asia,

Attracting distinguished speakers such as:

Frank Jrgen Richter Director, World Economic Forum Kim Dae-jung Former President of the Republic of Korea Kim Young-sam Former President of the Republic of Korea Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad Former Prime Minster of Malaysia S.R. Nathan President of Singapore Rudolfo Severino Secretary-General, ASEAN Dr. Peter Hollingworth Governor General of Australia Dr. Lap-chee Tsui Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong

Notable Speakers
Ban Ki-moon Secretary General, United Nations Long Yong-tu Secretary General, The BOAO Forum Sasaki Takeshi President, University of Tokyo Wm.Theodore De Bary John Mitchell Mason Professor and Provost Emeritus, Columbia University Ezra F. Vogel Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University Louis Wells Professor, Harvard Business School

Jeffrey Sachs Director of the Earth Institute, Columbia University Alexander Downer Foreign Minister, Australia Zhang Weiying Professor, School of Mangement, Peking University of China Bill Emmott Editor, The Economist Philip Murphy President, Goldman Sachs Asia Dr.Victor Fung Chairman, Li & Fung Group Jaime Zobel de Ayala II CEO, Ayala Corporation

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Harvard Conference:

Theme

Asia Ascendant Heights Reaching New

With the American war on terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq hardly forgotten, internal strife in Pakistan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka in the back of our minds, earthquakes in Kashmir and Sichuan commemorated, and a global financial crisis and world-wide epidemic impacting almost all of our lives, the first decade of the twenty-first century is drawing to a close. Do these difficult years mark the beginning of a triumphant New Asian Century? Or is it too early to draw such a conclusion? We are to acknowledge the advances made amidst these years of hardship; not a single country, even the United States, can make important decisions alone. Communication, cooperation, and collaboration are vital to solve the worlds problems today and tomorrow. At the same time, we are to recognize the ascendance of Asia because of its growing economic importance. Its increased role in trade and international security makes its members indispensable stakeholders in todays global society. The increasing dialogues among Asias and the worlds leaders convey an important message: collective decision-making via negotiations and compromises are inevitable for the leaders of tomorrow. The HPAIR 2010 Harvard Conference, which will be held February 18-21, 2010, provides one such platform of exchange, discourse, and collaboration among these future leaders. We believe that new heights will only be seized by those willing to create synergy through mutual understanding.

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Harvard Conference:

Program

Conference Dates
February 18-21, 2010

Plenary Sessions
American Foreign Policy: The Obama Administration Changing Gender Roles in Asia: The Evolution of Womens Rights

Panel Topics
Asian Leadership: How Individuals Matter Asian Perspectives in the Current Economic Crisis Asia-Pacific Security Global Environment Issues: The Green War Heats Up Education Matters in Asia

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Harvard Conference: Plenary

Sessions

American Foreign Policy: The Obama Admin- Changing Gender Roles in Asia: The Evolution of Womens Rights istration Although Chairman Mao declared in 1949 that women hold up half the sky, for the past 50 years, women have still been treated as inferior to men in many regions of Asia.Women are more likely to suffer from inequalities in protection of their rights and access to education; they are underrepresented in national and local governments, as well as in each nations leading companies.Yet, this is beginning to change.We will examine methods being utilized nationally and internationally to restore equality between the genders, focusing on the particular success that has been found in breaking the cycle of poverty by providing women with basic education, financial support, and health care. Delegates are expected to bring a specific case study of an international or domestic policy or program that has been successfully implemented to establish women as During our plenary session, we will examine equal counterparts in Asia. key issues affecting Americas relations with the world today. We will analyze the recent changes in the international environment, investigate heated topics in the foreign policy debate, study characteristics of the policy-making process in the United States and its impact on the outcome, and discuss possible changes in American foreign policy under the Obama administration. When Barack Obama took the oath of office as the President of the United States, the world media applauded the event and expressed their hope in seeing America fulfill the changes promised in Obamas campaign. Many expect a change in the direction of American foreign policy, as the Democrats have taken control of the executive branch after eight years. In this age of globalization, changes made in American foreign policy will inevitably have a spillover effect on Asia. How likely is the Obama administration to make significant changes, given the relatively stable trend of American foreign policy over recent years? What changes, if any, are likely to happen in the short-run and in the long-run? How should Asian countries and individuals prepare themselves in light of these possible changes?

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Harvard Conference: Panel

Asian Leadership: How Individuals Matter
Dr. Sugam Bhatnagar MPH Candidate (Quantitative Methods), Harvard School of Public Health

Topics

Certain individual leaders stand out for having brought great prosperity or having wreaked great havoc upon their nations. Structuralists claim that the international structure matters so much that individual leaders do not make much of a difference.Yet what we notice in Asia is a number of political leaders who are able to skillfully guide their nations through times of trouble and times of opportunity. In this workshop, delegates are expected to analyze the origins and evolution of various political leaders in Asia. We will examine and evaluate the most prominent political science theories, scholarly debates, and public controversies about the power of leaders in Asia. What changes have they brought? What changes have they been unable to implement? How much does individual leadership matter in international relations? We turn our attention in particular to Asian leaders who offer the most dynamic examples of leadership in politics, economics, and society in general. Specifically we will analyze styles of leadership in the most populous country in the world China and in the largest democracy in the world India.

Asian Perspectives in the Current Economic Crisis

Yen Mooi Candidate for Masters of Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID) Harvard Kennedy School It is a unique time to be a student or observer of economics, in the midst of the crisis that is unfolding around the world. Given Asias extensive linkages to the global economy, the impact of the crisis was certainly felt in the region, even though most countries were not directly exposed to subprime assets which were at the epicenter of the financial meltdown.This panel will examine the impact of the global financial and economic crisis on Asia. How badly was the region affected, and why? How different is it this time, compared to the 1997-1998 crisis? Importantly, how did Asian countries deal with the crisis? We will draw lessons from both current and historical perspectives, and examine policy responses at the national and regional levels. Looking ahead, we will also assess the challenges that Asia faces in a post-crisis world. As growth sustainability is crucial for the region to continue playing a significant global role, we will think critically about what Asias future growth model looks like, and explore the need for new growth strategies in Asia.

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Harvard Conference: Panel

Asia-Pacific Security
Tao Zhang Mason Fellow, MPA/MC 2010 Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

Topics

This panel will provide a forum for professors, practitioners, and students from around the world to share their views on the security challenges facing the Asian continent. While there is now a general acknowledgement that Asia is becoming the new center of gravity in international politics, it is also true that the present juncture represents a period of uncertainty. A variety of key security challenges have recently been converging in Asia that include North Korea nuclear threat, territorial dispute between China and India, continued tensions between Pakistan and India, and a resurgent Russia. Though growing economic interdependence has the tendency to help maintain an equilibrium among these nations, potential sources of conflict cannot be easily ignored when striving for a peaceful, stable future for the continent.

Global Environment Issues: The Green War Heats Up

Yu Lei Ph.D Candidate in Graduate School of Arts and Science The threat of global warming, if unaddressed, promises disastrous consequences for all of human civilization. Due to increased temperature, the sea level is rising; the North Pole ice cap is disappearing; countless species are becoming extinct; humanity is facing a greater risk of environmental disasters. As the newest and fastest developing region in the world, Asia is already emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases to the global atmosphere. Asian countries should take responsibility and attempt to combat the problem by taking initiative in climate change policy and international relations. China has surpassed the US as the primary emitter of carbon, but its carbon emissions have not been restricted by any international agreements. The Kyoto Protocol undertook some effort to curb carbon emissions by developing countries, and the imminent Copenhagen conference is expected to have a greater effect on all nations, especially Asian countries. Developing renewable energy could be a sustainable strategy for Asian countries as part of a long term plan to reduce their carbon emission. However, burdened with large initial capital costs, long payback time, and low conversion efficiency in the renewable sector, Asian countries have hesitated to produce large scale renewable energy and continue to build dirty fossil fuel-based power plants. The Global Environment panel will focus on discussing global warming and renewable energy issues and their related effects on health and the economy in Asia. Approaching the issue from the vantage point of policy makers, delegates will be able to understand and interpret the intertwined relationship between economics, environment, energy, and national security. In applying what they learn over the course of the workshop, delegates will be able to propose more effective policies on the environment and energy.

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Harvard Conference: Panel

Education Matters in Asia
Josh S.C. Ryoo Ph.D Candiate in Harvard Graduate School of Education

Topics

Since the time of ancient philosophers in China and (much later) in Greece, the importance of education has been recognized as a way of realizing social, political, and individual ideals. This can be seen in Confucius extensive arguments on the centrality of education in shaping a better individual in his Analects and in Platos treatise on systematized educational practices in The Republic. With a long-held common belief in the importance of education at both the societal and the individual levels, a number of Asian countries are currently facing serious challenges to their self-proclaimed need to succeed in the international scholarly competitions. Though the origins of such a strong sense of competition are unclear, it is a well-established fact that the majority of educational conversation in Asia revolves around the concepts of competition, economic success, and international advancement.The delegates will investigate several key topics in the ongoing discussions on education in Asia and examine the theoretical and practical soundness of their competition-driven efforts.

Historical Memory and Asian Regionalism

Xiaofei Ying M.A Candidate in Regional Studies: East Asia Memories of the past shape perception of the present, and memories themselves are often molded by political, social, and cultural factors such as official narratives, advocacy campaigns, or even popular myths. Therefore, understanding historical memories in Asia and how they are formed can offer us great insights as we investigate Asias present and its roots. The workshop will examine historical manifestations of disparity, disagreement, and conflict from East, Southeast, and South Asia from different perspectives. We will identify and compare dominant narratives of history from different regions in Asia, try to extract a relatively objective analysis of history, and discuss how similar or different narratives have contributed to strengthen or weaken regionalism in Asia. This panel encourages delegates to develop analytical skills, reason on their own, and gain a better understanding of history and its representation in Asia.

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Harvard Conference: Special

Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony features important Harvard officials, prominent acdemics, and political leaders who will welcome the delegates to HPAIR and to Harvard. Harvard Campus Tour Delegates embark upon a tour of the Harvard University campus and facilities. International Performance Night Groups of delegates show off their musical, oratorical, artistic, and other creative talents in cultural performances alongside Harvard student cultural groups. Closing Gala Dinner The Closing Gala Dinner is a black-tie celebration for all conference participants and features important speakers delivering thoughtful speeches to summarize the conference. Extensive Media Coverage and national US news services as well as leading Harvard publications cover the conference.

Events

Highlights of the Harvard Conference

HPAIRs most selective and interactive conference 125 Delegates, 30 speakers, 6 panels and 2 plenary sessions Case studies designed by experts for heated discussions and debates Negotiation skills training by Harvard experts Meet Harvard students: free Harvard housing Campus Tour, International Night, Gala Dinner, Delegate Party, and more

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Asia Conference:

Theme

Sustaining Momentum

Ten Years Into The Asian Century

Asias meteoric rise on the worlds stage has dramatically improved the lot of millions across the continent, but such a breakneck pace of development also brings great challenges. To date, many of the emerging powerhouses have exceeded expectations and development targets, but many other Asian nations still languish far behind. As Asia receives greater attention abroad, domestic issues continue to pose significant obstacles. Economic development also brings a widening inequality gap, both between and within nations. As the political, environmental, and cultural consequences of development and globalization pile up, can nations across Asia sustain their momentum ten years into the Asian Century?

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Asia Conference:

Program

Conference Dates
August 20-24, 2010

Plenary Sessions
TBD

Panel Topics
Transitioning Political Economics in Asia International Law in Asia: For True Justice A New Agenda for Asian Environmental Security Unlocking the Energy Puzzle Business Strategy & Management: Winning in Asia and Beyond Dynamic Dimensions of Entrepreneurship

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Asia Conference: Panel

Transitioning Political Economies in Asia
Moderator: Xiaofei Ying

Topics

The first decade of the 21st century has witnessed globalization, regionalization and other problems concerning global financial crises, environmental degradation, energy shortage and a demographic transition. Both developing and developed countries have been undergoing (or in need of) profound transitions and reforms. What are the obstacles, opportunities and options for Asian economies to reach successful transitions in the next decade? What are their political implications? How will the institutions, leaderships, civil society and individuals respond to these shifts? Will the Asian economies sustain their development momentum and reach further regional integration? What are the possible scenarios for the coming decade in Asia? These are the questions that motivate this panel.We hope to engage scholars, governmental officials, NGO leaderships and college students in this discussion and debate.

International Law in Asia: For True Justice

Moderator: Daniel Nadler This panel will examine the extent to which international law has affected and improved the state of Asia. Topics include the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, rights in political and economic spheres, the rights of women, children, and refugees, international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and the state, regional, and international processes and structures that establish and monitor the regime of international law. We will closely examine the question of enforcement and enforceability. The Asia-Pacific region is home to the some of the worlds largest economies, and some of its most volatile strategic relationships.Yet despite its immense geopolitical importance, it has generally found itself unable to develop the kinds of powerful and effective regional trade and security institutions that are found in Western Europe. Our panel will examine why this might be, and we will consider the prospects for future institutional development in this critical region. Our panel will also take up the issue of international law within the context of maritime disputesan area which will be of tremendous importance as regional powers expand and seek to assert their economic and national identities. Important factors that will be examined include how territory, natural resources and power relations influence state behavior and relations between important maritime powers such as the United States, China, Japan and South Korea. We will also take up the question of human rights in Asia. We will examine both the theory and practice of human rights, and take up the sensitive issues surrounding how human rights must be considered in divergent cultural contexts. Lastly, in the face of the global environmental crisis, and the prospect of billions of people becoming advanced consumers, we will ask what the future holds for the development of international environmental law in Asia. Issues covered will include the ways in which certain states and groups of states have responded domestically and within their own sub-regions to domestic environmental issues, as well as global concerns, specifically, within the context of the preservation of national natural heritage regions, biodiversity, marine environment, and of course, the relationship between trade and the need for development, and its environmental consequences.

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Asia Conference: Panel

A New Agenda for Asian Environmental Security
Moderator:Yu Lei

Topics

All individuals, communities, and countries are threatened by deteriorating global environment. Pollutions of air and water, deforestations, loss of biodiversity, and global warming are penetrating every corner of the world. The most ridiculous thing is that we generate all these disasters by ourselves. Slowness in taking actions against the environmental challenges in science community, governments, private companies, and individuals cause instability in environmental security. Among all regions in the world, Asia has been a region particularly responsible for mass pollutions. Yet Asian responses have been complicated with other challenges imposed in Asian countries: First, their economies are unstable. Second, there are conflicting interests with the developed Western countries, who had been outsourcing Asian resources. Third, the public consensus regarding environmental problems is polarized. This panel aims to explore the problems of the environmental pollution and global warming in Asia through a series of case studies. Discussions will involve in several layers of depth including international diplomat, national policy, regional planning so that delegates will be prepared and gather their thoughts to realize their solutions toward Asian environmental security problems.

Unlocking the Energy Puzzle

Moderator: Arne M.Wiechmann Energy is the enabler of growth and its scarcity has been the trigger of multiple international conflicts. Various stakeholders are at ply with massively diverging interests: resource holders and consumers, governments and supranational entities, national and international oil companies, environmental groups and intermediaries in the commodities market. Various theories have frequented the media with regards to the depletion of fossil that triggered fears that the world might soon be running out of oil (Peak Oil). Simultaneously, public focus shifted to renewable recourses, and environmental considerations appear to have become more important in recent years. Those alternative energy providers potentially offer energy through solar, wind, water, or biomass. Other energy conversion technologies (XiL2) are currently outgrowing the market. For governments, the stability and security of supply of supply of energy is critical to keep their economies well lubricated.Very different approaches can be observed with regards to how governments tackle these challenges: ethical values turn out to determine whether or not nations court dictatorships to guarantee its energy needs, while some big egos keep reshuffling the deck as the game is on: geopolitics at its best. Military interventions will amplify these considerations. Given the accelerated economic growth in the BRIC countries and other developing nations, the total energy demand will increase significantly while energy companies find it more and more difficult to maintain or even increase production. Oil prices are going to increase considerably unless new technologies to increase energy efficiency are

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Asia Conference: Panel

Topics

adapted early and comprehensively; the energy consumption per GDP will become an important measure to track success. On the political agenda, sustainable development is given a priority, and the impact of strict emission regulations and CO2 penalties need to be factors into investment decisions.While the efforts to protect the environment are likely be a major risk to traditional energy companies, they are surely an important catalyst of the 21st century energy value chain. The workshop at the HPAIR 2010 Asia Conference will bring together leading academics and politicians with business decision makers and representatives from international organizations. We will have a vivid discussion about the worlds energy challenges and how to tackle them to ultimately unlock the energy puzzle.

Business Strategy & Management: Winning in Asia and Beyond

Moderator: SuiLin Yap Many consider the 21st century to be Asias century, where the region is increasingly influential in both economic and political arenas. In this panel, we will learn from business leaders how they and their organizations thrive in this exciting and pivotal era by exploring the themes of leadership, global strategy and creative capitalism. Leadership: A roundtable discussion will provide us a unique glimpse into the professional lives of CEOs. We will discover how these corporate leaders deal with various issues that keep them awake at night, for instance how they are leading their organizations in response to the recent financial crisis, delivering growth amid uncertainty and building their firms culture. Global Strategy: After a view from the top, we will gain insights about the opportunities and challenges of firms competing in a global marketplace. Professionals at multinationals will shed light on how they formulate and execute strategies to manage customers, talent, innovation and government relations across borders. Creative Capitalism: While Asias middle class is growing, there are still pockets of poverty in the region. Panelists will share their experiences in achieving social impact through creative business models, technology and distribution channels as a social entrepreneur, corporate executive or financier. Be inspired to do well and do good! This panel will culminate with a field visit to a Singaporean company and a multinational operating in Singapore. We will debrief by comparing the similarities and differences of these two firms. Through the three breakout sessions and the field visit, we hope delegates will develop a better understanding of not only how companies win in Asia but more importantly how they can navigate successful careers in the region and beyond.

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Asia Conference: Panel

Dynamic Dimensions of Entrepreneurship
Moderator: Joanne Ho

Topics

Scientific entrepreneurship is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor.What types of institutional, government and economic policies will help academics commercialize their work and encourage venture capitalists to invest in R&D? If success is contingent upon a revolving door between the academic and business worlds, then what can scientists do to succeed simultaneously as researchers and entrepreneurs? To raise funds, science entrepreneurs must convince investors that they have identified the appropriate niche and designed a workflow that guarantees results. A strong patent and marketing team are also essential. These requirements can be daunting to new entrepreneurs. This panel will consist of scientists with experience in business management and venture capitalists with scientific know-how who have contributed to the growth of scientific entrepreneurship in Asia and Singapore. For example, Singapores Biopolis is a center that aims to translate scientific innovations into commercial products. This panel will also investigate the roles of government, private institutions and research universities in the advancement of scientific entrepreneurship. Case studies of various successful and not-so-successful ventures may be analyzed, to identify the needs of scientist-entrepreneurs. A comparison of Asias scientific innovations with Europes and the Americas will provide insights on where Asias strengths lie and how scientists in Asia can also succeed as entrepreneurs.

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Asia Conference: Special

Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony features important government officials of the local country and professors and administrators from the host university, and prominent figures from international organizations. VIP Dinner This exclusive VIP dinner brings together guests from government, business, and academia for a relaxed night of mingling after the Opening Ceremony. International Performance Night Groups of delegates show off their musical, oratorical, artistic, and other creative talents in cultural performances in order to share with each other various heritages.

Events

Closing Gala Dinner The Closing Gala Dinner is a black-tie celebration for all conference participants and features important speakers delivering thoughtful speeches to summarize the conference. Media Coverage Leading magazines and news services will cover the conference. Prior media outlets covering our conference include CNBC Asia, The Star, The Straits Times, and the Times of India.

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Supporting

HPAIR

Sponsoring HPAIR has been rewarding for many companies and institutions, who benefit from:
Involvement in the largest annual Harvard event in Asia and the largest student event in the Asia-Pacific Region. A chance to participate in a dynamic program bringing together the worlds most influential leaders, renowned academics, and captains of industry. The opportunity to promote products and services in a highly visible and widely respected forum An advantage in targeted recruitment: given the programs regional focus, sponsors obtain direct access to students interested in working in Asia.

Past Sponsors:
The Asian Wall Street Journal The Reischauer Institute for Japanese Studies The Fairbank Center for East Asian Research The Korea Institute The Harvard Asia Pacific Review The Korea Foundation The Korea Society The Lee Foundation The Harvard University Asia Center The SIFE Foundation

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Board of
Faculty Advisory Board
Ezra F. Vogel Chairman of the Board of Advisors Henry Ford II Research Professor in the Social Sciences Richard N. Cooper Maurits C. Boas Professor of International Economics Carter J. Eckert Professor of Korean History Director of the Korea Institute Andrew D. Gordon Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History Alastair Iain Johnston Governor James Albert Noe and Linda Noe Laine Professor of China in World Affairs William C. Kirby Edith and Benjamin Geisinger Professor of History Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Roderick MacFarquhar L. B. Williams Professor of History and Political Science Chair of the Department of Government

Advisers

Dwight H. Perkins Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy Director of the Asia Center Susan J. Pharr Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics Director of the US-Japan Program Anthony J. Saich Daewoo Professor of International Affairs Director of Asia Programs, Kennedy School of Government Richard Vietor Senator John Heinz Professor of Environmental Management Director of Asia Programs, Harvard Business School

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Organizing
Staff Yichen Chen Executive Director, Harvard Conference Lucy Zhang Executive Director, Asia Conference Jonathan Kaufman Associate Executive Director, Asia Conference Tyler Zou Chief Information Officer Steve Lin Chief Financial Officer Director of Operations, Harvard Conference Daniel Metzel Director of Operations, Asia Conference Eunji Kim Director of Content John Chen Co-Director of Corporate Relations Jessica Choi Co-Director of Corporate Relations Ted An Director of Publicity, Asia Conference Kevin Martinez Director of Outreach Jonathan Lee Directory of Technology Michelle Ran Co-Director of Design Corporate Relations Associate Wenting Cici Cao Co-Director of Design Corporate Relations Associate David Yang Co-Director of Delegate Relations Operations Associate, Harvard Conference

Committee
Alice Xiang Corporate Relations Associate Operations Associate, Asia Conference Andrew Gonzales Corporate Relations Associate Kevin Huang Public Relations Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Leandra Barnes Outreach Associate Content Associate, Asia Conference Yoon Jin Lee Outreach Associate Lena Ye Publicity Associate, Asia Conference Panel Moderators Sugam Bhatnagar MPH Candidate (Quantitative Methods), Harvard School of Public Health Yu Lei Ph.D Candidate in Graduate School of Arts and Science Yen Mooi Candidate for Masters of Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID), Harvard Kennedy School Josh S.C. Ryoo Ph.D Candiate in Harvard Graduate School of Education Xiaofei Ying M.A Candidate in Regional Studies: East Asia Tao Zhang Mason Fellow, MPA/MC 2010 Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

Jennifer Zhu Co-Director of Delegate Relations Operations Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Matthew Luk Operations Associate, Harvard Conference Leizhi Sun Operations Associate, Harvard Conference Operations Associate, Asia Conference Henry Luu Content Associate, Harvard Conference Jaymin Kim Content Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Esther Lee Content Associate, Harvard Conference Publicity Associate, Asia Conference Nancy Xie Content Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Christina Guo Content Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Lillian Kivel Content Associate, Harvard Conference Content Associate, Asia Conference Alice Li Content Associate, Harvard Conference Publicity Associate, Asia Conference Xin Xiang Content Associate, Harvard Conference Publicity Associate, Asia Conference Wanxin Cheng Corporate Relations Associate Content Associate, Harvard Conference Operations Associate, Asia Conference

If you would like any additional information, please contact us via the following:
Yichen Chen Executive Director, Harvard Conference Tel (US): +1 (617) 910-0292 Email: [email protected] Lucy Zhang Executive Director, Asia Conference Tel (US): +1 (267) 218-1864 Email: [email protected] Ted An Director of Public Relations, Asia Conference Tel (US): +1 (408) 396-9065 Email: [email protected] Kevin Huang Public Relations Associate, Harvard Conference Tel (US): +1 (908) 627-3763 Email: [email protected]

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