The focus of the 2024 Asia Hub Annual Meeting was research related to water-energy-food (WEF) Nexus challenges in Asia. Keynote presentation and panel discussions focused on WEF Nexus advances and applications. Participants engaged with researchers from Asia Hub partner institutions and had the opportunity to brainstorm collaborative research opportunities and hot topics in WEF Nexus research and beyond. The meeting was held November 11-13, 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Agenda (Detailed Agenda)

• Day 1 (Monday, Nov. 11): Arrival and check in
• Day 2 (Tuesday, Nov. 12): Registration, Opening Ceremony, Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions
• Day 3 (Wednesday, Nov. 13): A Special Interest Group on Aquatic Ecosystems, Aquaculture, and One Health will convene, Wrap Up and Closing Discussions
• Day 4 (Thursday, Nov. 14): Departure

The 2023 Asia Hub Annual Meeting brought together partners from Michigan State University (MSU), Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), and over 20 partner universities in The Asia Hub Network to discuss international partnerships, collaborations, and knowledge sharing to address emerging global challenges in the water-energy-food systems in the face of climate change. The meeting was held during July 15-20, 2023 on Hainan Island, China.

Agenda

• July 15 - Arrival on Hainan
• July 16 - Field Site Visits and Cultural Excursions
• July 17 - Ceremonies, Launches, Keynotes, and Dialogue on International Collaborations Post-Pandemic
• July 18 - Asia Hub Workshop and Working Groups
• July 19 - Asia Hub Workshop and Working Groups
• July 20 - Departure

The Asia Hub held its Annual Meeting, 2022 online from April 18th to 20th, 2022. The meeting was attended by 48 participants in total who were representatives from 45 universities, research institutions, businesses, governments, and international organizations from 18 countries. The conference explored and exchanged ideas on how to sustain international cooperation and academic exchanges in the post-pandemic era.