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Asia Hub Annual Meeting 2023

Green banner, saying Reimagining Partnerships in Asia, Innovative models for research, education and engagement in water, energy, food and land systems sustainability

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

Asia Hub Annual Meeting 2022

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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.

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Asia Hub Annual Meeting 2024

Green banner, saying Reimagining Partnerships in Asia, Innovative models for research, education and engagement in water, energy, food and land systems sustainability

The 2024 Asia Hub Annual Meeting will be focused on current researchers on WEF Nexus Challenges in Asia. Keynotes and panels will focus on WEF Nexus advances and applications in Asia. The meeting will wrap up with two breakout sessions; one will focus on WEF Nexus research and next steps, and the other will focus on WEF Nexus research as it relates to aquatic ecosystems, a key area for the region. The meeting will be held on November 11-13, 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Agenda

  • Day 1 (Monday, Nov. 11): Arrival, Hotel check in
  • Day 2 (Tuesday, Nov. 12): Registration, Opening Ceremony, Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions on WEF Research Advances and Applications, Asia Hub updates (from MSU, NAU, and partners), MOU signing for new partners, Poster sessions, Coffee breaks, Lunch break, Celebration dinner, and Chiang Mai cultural show.
  • Day 3 (Wednesday, Nov. 13): Group Discussion on WEF Research in Asia: Next Steps, Stakeholder Engagement, and Sustainability, special interest group meeting on Aquatic Ecosystems, Aquaculture, and One Health, coffee break, lunch, wrap up, group photo, and cultural excursion.
  • Day 4 (Thursday, Nov. 14): - Departure