HARVARD CONFERENCE

HARVARD PROJECT FOR ASIAN & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

ABOUT HPAIR

Since 1991, HPAIR has continuously brought together established leaders and top students to engage in dialogues regarding the most pressing issues facing Asia. Our delegates, though geographically diverse, consistently represent the top students from world-renowned universities. In addition, our conference speakers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including academia, business, and politics.

Altogether, our program intends to achieve three goals. We aim to: Provide a dynamic forum of exchange on international issues vital to Asia Foster long-term relationships among young leaders from around the globe Connect talented delegates with todays leaders in academia, business, and government

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

In 1991, three Harvard undergraduates had an idea to create a global forum that would allow students and experts from around the world to discuss issues vital to the Asian region, while simultaneously promoting cross-cultural exchange. From this, the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations was formed, and a year later, in 1992, the organizations first conference was held in Taipei. The timing of this first conference, shortly following the end of the Cold War, provided an exciting international environment for the participants to learn about and debate topics ranging from security to the economy. The conference was a success, and it began an annual tradition of a conference that, no matter where it was held, brought together a diverse group of people passionate about Asia and international relations. Since that first conference, at least one HPAIR conference has been held every year, and the organization has never stopped adapting to the current circumstances of Asia and the world. By 1996, changes in the geopolitical landscape, along with rapid technological and economic advancements, had ushered in a new era of greater international cooperation 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 the opportunity to explore the new phenomenon of globalization. Then, 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. In 2001, HPAIR substantially expanded the pool of conference applicants and began an oncampus program of events at Harvard. By 2004, HPAIRs Asia Conference emerged as Harvards largest annual event in Asia and the largest student conference in the Asia-Pacific region. Then, in 2008, HPAIR launched its inaugural Harvard Conference, held annually in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2014, HPAIR will once again make history. The Harvard Conference will provide a more diverse choice of panel topics than ever before with the new Technology panel. In addition, it will introduce the Conference Ambassador program, a new initiative that seeks to forge closer ties between delegates, their home universities, and HPAIR. Then, HPAIR will return to its roots in East Asiaafter a foray into the Middle East in 2013when it goes to Tokyo, a city that has attracted the global spotlight in its own right with its successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics, as well its important role within a dynamic country that is making headlines on a regular basis. This year, with the continued attendance of some of the worlds most distinguished leaders in business and academia, HPAIR continues its history as the premier university forum in the AsiaPacific region. On behalf of the organization, we welcome you to HPAIR 2014. Whan Lee Executive Director Asia Conference Eric Li Executive Director Harvard Conference

CONFERENCE INTRODUCTION
THE HPAIR CONFERENCES
Since 1991, the annual HPAIR conferences have brought together the most promising students from around the world to engage in a dynamic forum with leaders in government, business, academia, and the arts. The Asia Conference has emerged as Harvard Universitys largest student event in Asia.

THE ASIA CONFERENCe

The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program in mid-August in an Asian country. The conference integrates the contents of the academic and business world to create a 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.

THE HARVARD CONFERENCE

Continuing its tradition of academic excellence, the Harvard Conference seeks to create a rigorous forum for dialogue and exchange. The 2014 Conference will invite both international students and Harvard students to come together in February for four days. With the theme of The Many Faces of Asia: Shaping Identities in a Dynamic World conference attendees will explore pertinent issues concerning the Asia region, including business leadership, entrepreneurship, health, and media. Attendees will have the opportunity to investigate these issues in-depth through plenary sessions, panel sessions, seminars, and case-studies.

PAST CONFERENCES
2013 Dubai & Cambridge 2012 Taipei & Cambridge 2011 Seoul & Cambridge 2010 Singapore & Cambridge 2009 Seoul, Tokyo & Cambridge 2008 Kuala Lumpur & Cambridge 2007 Beijing & Hong Kong 2006 Singapore & Mumbai 2005 Tokyo 2004 Shanghai 2003 Seoul 2002 Sydney 2001 Singapore 2000 Beijing 1999 Hong Kong 1998 Kuala Lumpur 1997 Bangkok 1996 Seoul 1995 Jakarta 1994 Manila 1993 Hong Kong 1992 Taipei

NOTABLE SPEAKERS
Philip Murphy Bill Emmott
Editor, The Economist President, Goldman Sachs Asia

ZhanG WeiyinG

Professor, School of Management, Peking University of China

Dr. Lap-chee Tsui Louis Wells

Vice-Chancellor, University of Hong Kong Professor, Harvard Business School

Frank JrGen Richter

Director, World Economic Forum

Jeffrey Sachs

Kim Dae-junG

Former President of the Republic of Korea

Director of the Earth Institute, Columbia University

Kim YounG-sam
Secretary-General, ASEAN

Former President of the Republic of Korea

Rudolfo Severino Jaime Zobel de Ayala II

CEO, Ayala Corporation

Wm. Theodore De Bary Wendy Chamberlin

John Mitchell Mason Professor and Provost Emeritus, Columbia University President of the Middle East Institute Former U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Pakistan

Michael Stanley Dukakis MonG Joon ChunG

Former Governor of Massachusetts 1988 Democratic nominee for the President of the Former Chairman of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan AleXander Downer

Foreign Minister, Australia

Minister for Community Development, Singapore

Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad

Former Prime Minister of Malaysia Governor General of Australia

Dr. Peter HollinGworth Dr. Victor FunG

Chairman, Li & Fung Group

Wu JianminG

Ambassador of China, Permanent Representative to the U.N.

David Adelman Ban Ki-Moon

U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Secretary General, United Nations

LonG YounG-tu Sasaki Takeshi C.W. Lee

Secretary General, the BOAO Forum President, University of Tokyo President and CEO of Incheon Airport

Daniel AleGre Richard Lui

President Google Asia-Pacific American journalist and anchor for MSNBC

Ezra F. VoGel

Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University

Asia has transformed itself into a world superpower in the past decades. The economic success stories of Japan, the Four Tigers, and now China have been used as models worldwide. At the same time, Asia has vibrant history and culture with thousands of years of tradition that reaches far beyond its borders. As Asia spirals into faster development, how will Asia maintain its essence in such a fast-paced world? The HPAIR Harvard Conference 2014 will provide a forum to discuss the many faces of Asia in the 21st century. We will equip delegates with the tools and ideas to have the ability to shape Asias identity that will accelerate Asias development moving forward.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Hosted at Harvard University More selective and interactive of the two HPAIR conferences 200 delegates selected from a highly rigorous application process 50 prominent speakers Case studies designed by experts for scintillating discussions and debates Pre-Conference Tours, International Night, Gala Dinner and more

PROGRAM
February 14
8:00 pm:
Opening Ceremony

9:30 pm:

Reception

February 15
9:30 to 11:00 am:
Plenary Session I Panel Session I Seminar I

February 16
9:30 to 11:00 am:
Plenary Session II Panel Session II Seminar II

11:30 am to 1:00 pm: 2:00 to 3:00 pm: 3:30 to 5:00 pm: 7:30 to 9:00 pm:
Case Study Session I (Introduction) International Performance Night

11:30 am to 1:00 pm: 2:00 to 3:00 pm: 3:30 to 5:00 pm: 10:00 pm:
Case Study Session II (Interest Groups) HPAIR Delegates Party

February 17
Panel Session III Seminar III

11:30 am to 1:00 pm: 2:00 to 3:00 pm: 3:30 to 5:00 pm: 7:30 to 9:00 pm:
Case Study Session III (Debate/Discussion) Closing Gala Dinner

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CONFERENCE PANELS
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Moderator: Diana Lee, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

The New Business Leaders of Asia

This panel will explore the role of leadership in Asia in the context of corporations, nationalization of industries, and response to crises. We will discuss how the new types of challenges and opportunities in Asia necessitate a new type of business leadership. How can business leaders in Asia benefit the public? How can corporations recover from severe difficulties? How will greater competition impact the growth of Asian businesses? Imperatively, we need new ideas, new goals, and new leaders in Asia.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Moderator: Wendi Zhang, MBA/MPP Graduate, Harvard Business & Kennedy Schools

From the Bottom Up

As we witness the emergence of great ideas transforming into startups, we must consider what makes some startups fail while others are projecting a spot in the Fortune 500. There have been many successful models, but is it possible to apply a past model to an innovative product? In addition, a new type of entrepreneurship has come to the spotlight: social entrepreneurship. Where does a company that attempts to solve societal problem fall in the marketplace, and what common characteristics--if any--do the successful startups for social good possess? Through many personal stories, these panels will explore topics in depth to equip you in the realm of startups: (1) Joining startups, (2) Navigating the legal side and resources for startups, and lastly (3) Entrepreneurship for the social good.

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HARVARD CONFERENcE Whats next in Asia? Potential Outcomes of CurrentPANELS Market Trends
FINANCE Moderator: Sue Yang, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

With the evolution of economic development unique to contemporary Asia, countries in the region face new financial prospects and looming questions that will define future trajectories. The The unique and infamous education system Asia has sparked global attention as global the percentage of Risthe region weathered the 2008 financial crisis in and emerged leading the ongoing recovery. educated populationcontinue in Asia skyrockets the 21st century. Currently, many Asian countries far surpassin ing Asian economies gaining in momentum and influence, and with that, responsibility other countries in terms of testing scores in the math and sciences. The foundation of this discrepancy lies the international system. Internally, Asian countries strive to expand their own capital markets in the distinctive approach imparting knowledge to the next generation andconsider the inherently different while keeping doors open toward to lucrative foreign investments. In this panel, we the curcultural attitude toward education. rent conditions specific to China and Malaysia. Through their contrasting viewpoints, we explore three particularly heated issues facing the region today: (1) balancing the roles of foreign and In the first panel,markets, we will first focus on thein specific levels needs of the educational ladder, from kindergarten to domestic capital (2) investing long-term like infrastructure and sustainability, graduate school, and explore how the approaches of one level impacts and builds onto another, examining and (3) increasing regional cooperation. the stylistic approaches that educators in Asia take in order to enhance the competitiveness of their nations on the international stage. The second panel will discuss the socio-economic factors that may have influenced the regions young talent in their future career decision-making process. How may these factors

HEALTH Federal Reserve Moderator: Bobby Brooke Herrera, MTS Candidate, Harvard Divinity School

Moderator: Daniel Nadler - Visiting Scholar at the United States

BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Asian Global Health and the Rise of Asia: EcOnOMic and POLiTicaL RecOVerY: New Perspectives and Open Questions THe SHadOW Of THe 2008 FinanciaL
In an era of rapid and extensive globalization, the world faces a wide range of problems. Key among these are threats to human health. Over the course of three panels, we will discuss the impact of aglobal risingfinancial Asia oncrisis the management trans-boundary health problems. Our aim is to not The 2008 had mixed andof often contradictory implications for Asia. While many only explore Asias conceptions of and slowdowns, contributions to global health, but also for to Asias provide unique multinational corporations experienced with predictable consequences massive insights into new thinking and developments in the field of global health. We will begin by exWestern-oriented manufacturing sector, Asian investors found themselves in the novel position of creditors amining the simultaneous of Asia expanding and rise of health in global affairs. How does Asia to the West, holding much rise of the rapidly Western sovereign debt that was taken out ondeloan to scribe the current global health system? Does their definition differ the rest of the world? aid domestic Western stimulus. This panel will examine the economic and from political implications of a new We will then discuss health threats specific to Asia, focusing primarily on the global tobacco epiparadigm in Asian-Western economic relations, wherein each region approaches the other on a partially demic. factors drive health threats in Asia? What areWest the to social of health and equalWhat footing: Asia to the West as sovereign creditor, and the Asia determinants as the ever-necessary poverty? Finally, we will discuss how Asia has implemented effective solutions to prevent and market for its manufactured products. How has this new relationship of mutual necessity and mutual treat global health problems. Whatrelations, is the appropriate role of governmental globalpower? healthBy action? vulnerability affected trade, political and the international balance of economic asking How the individual impact the global health initiative? of the most unstable global economic thiscan question, as well as others, we aim to better our understanding period within the past generation, and obtain further clarity as to what the future of Asiaand Asian economic influence and powerholds for the post-2008 world.

Crisis and a NeW DaWn FOr Asia

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MEDIA Moderator: Anusha Deshpande, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

Observing Media Trends in Asia

As the socioeconomic and political landscapes of Asian nations undergo constant transformations, so too does the media. In this panel, we will analyze how types of consumer mediatelevision, music, video games, literature, etc.have evolved over time and how they have affected society. Then, we will examine how the media keeps the government in check. With the rise in protests against governments across the continent, transparency of government policies and actions is of the utmost importance. However, how do we develop the tools to ensure governments are honest? Furthermore, how do we develop ethical journalists? Lastly, we will study social medias impact on Asian societies. While we will discuss social media as a medium for movements, we will also discuss its marketing potential. How are companies and individuals using it to not only improve their own businesses, but to improve society as a whole?

SECURITY AND DIPLOMACY Moderator: Gregory Pavone, MPP Candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

Exploring the Changing of BUSINESS AND FINANCE:Face Asian Security Across the Asian Continent EcOnOMic and POLiTicaL RecOVerY:
The dawn of the twenty-first century has seen more and more conflicts that would have once been issues of regional security becoming issues of global security. With key geopolitical events occurring at a rapid rate, spanning the continent of Asia, international perceptions of what constitutes security are changing. What are the implications of this on global diplomacy, how will it define new conflicts, and what does it mean for humanitarian causes? This panel will discuss several critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region that have developed from of matters of regional security into ones that engage the global community: (1) the developing Syrian humanitarian crisis including new models of refugee camps and the origins of international funding of both the conflict and humanitarian aid; (2) the future of restrictions and acceptance of nuclear weapons in North Korea and Iran; and (3) the implications of Chinese commercial diplomacy in the Middle East.

THe SHadOW Of THe 2008 FinanciaL Crisis and a NeW DaWn FOr Asia

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TECHNOLOGY Moderator: Nathan Ie, MBA Candidate, Harvard Business School

Tech Innovation in Asia: Building Up, Breaking Down, and Bankrolling

Technological innovation has been the largest component of sustained economic growth in the history of industrialized economies. In his hallmark paper, Stanford Professor of Economics Moses Abramovitz found that while increases in capital and labor inputs have historically accounted for only 15% of economic growth, increases in innovative activity accounted for the majority 85%. What does it take to promote innovation? Well explore how Asian countries are building up their tech startup ecosystems, breaking down barriers to innovation, and bankrolling the pursuit of disruptive innovation. Specifically, the Technology panels will examine how tech firms in Asia are innovating and growing -- diving into the role of government (or lack thereof) in each geography, the persistence of innovation in the face of censorship, and the impact of capital markets on innovative activity.

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SPECIAL EVENTS
PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore the historical landmarks in Boston and tour the Harvard campus.

OPENING CEREMONY

The Opening Ceremony features important Harvard officials, prominent leaders in academia, business, and other fields who will welcome the delegates to HPAIR and to Harvard.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Delegates showcase their musical, oratorical, artistic, and creative talents in cultural performances alongside Harvards student cultural groups.

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

The national US news services, as well as leading Harvard publications cover the conference.

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SUPPORTING HPAIR
Past HPAIR corporate and institutional sponsors have benefited 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 world leaders in politics, academia, business, development, and science The opportunity to promote products and services in a highly visible and widely respected forum Targeted recruitment: sponsors obtain direct access to students interested in working in Asia through participation in the conference and through a career fair

past corporate sponsorS

Microsoft Daimler AG Apple Samsung Japan Airlines Google Lufthansa GE Korean Air Goldman Sachs JP Morgan BCG Proctor and Gamble Deloitte CNN HP The Asian Wall Street Journal

past institutional sponsorS

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 ADVISERS
Ezra F. VoGel
Chairman of the Board of Advisers, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, Emeritus

Roderick MacFarquhar JOHN PARK

Leroy B. Williams Professor of History and Political Science

Richard N. Cooper Carter J. Eckert

Maurits C. Boas Professor of International Economics

Associate, Project on Managing the Atom, Kirkland House Resident Tutor

DwiGht H. Perkins Susan J. Pharr

Yoon Se Young Professor of Korean History, Acting Director of the Korea Institute

Harold Hitchings Burbank Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus

Andrew D. Gordon

Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History

Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Director of the Program on U.S.Japan Relations of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Alastair Iain Johnston

Governor James Albert Noe and Linda Noe Laine Professor of China in World Affairs

Anthony J. Saich

William C. Kirby

Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, Director of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, Director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia

T.M. Chang Professor of China Studies, Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration, Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, Chairman of Harvard China Fund

Richard Vietor

Paul Whiton Cherington Professor of Business Administration, Senior Associate Dean for the Asian Initiative

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Whan Lee Executive Director Asia Conference CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING Julie Chang, Director Jasmine Griffin, Director Artur Meller Michael Averell Olivia Campbell Hillary Do Amy Jim Hamna Nazir Shawheen Rezaei CORPORATE RELATIONS Austin Wu, Director Olivia Angiuli, Director Vivian Hua Ted Ko DESIGN Dean Shu, Director Lance Katigbak Eric Li Executive Director Harvard Conference DELEGATE RELATIONS Joanne Low, Director Kami Choi Masahiro Kusunoki
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Charles Wong, Director Margarita Kostova, Director Lloyd Chen Shirley Choicer OPERATIONS Ikaika Ramones, Director Loretta Fan, Director Isabel Docal Keon Ho Lim Melinda Song Johan Zhang TECHNOLOGY Monica Chao, Director Kewei Li

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CONTACT US
Whan Lee Executive Director Asia Conference whanlee@hpair.org Eric Li Executive Director Harvard Conference ericli@hpair.org

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