Upcoming UNU@50 Events

Conversation Series
Change(s) in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
Event
Photo Exhibition: Fascination of Science
BIG IDEAS Series
Sailing for Change: Civil Society Action to Build Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the Asia-Pacific
All UNU@50 Events
BIG IDEAS Series
Sailing for Change: Civil Society Action to Build Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the Asia-Pacific
ONLINE: On 22 April 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Meri Joyce, International Coordinator of Peace Boat.
Conversation Series
Change(s) in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
On 14 April 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Ambassador Frederick Barton, lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
Event
Ph.D Summer School on the Economics of the Green and Digital Transitions: Innovation Strategies Policies for a Global Europe
Learn about the EU’s approach to international cooperation, competition, and leadership in the green and digital transitions.
Symposium
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability — a Conversation with Japan
On 18 March 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring South Africa's G20 Presidency and steps to ensure solidarity, equality and sustainability for all.
Conversation Series
AI Skilling for Everyone
TOKYO: On 27 February, UNU will host a conversation with Caroline McGrath, Asia Regional Leader for Microsoft Philanthropies' Skills for Social Impact.
Conference
Dresden Nexus Conference
Dresden Nexus Conference 2025 celebrates 10 years of forging partnerships between scholars, scientists, and stakeholders to address global challenges.
BIG IDEAS Series
What Role Do Women, Peace and Security Play in Mitigating Today’s Global Crises?
TOKYO & ONLINE: On 7 February 2025, UNU will host a BIG IDEAS Dialogue with Amb. Melanne Verveer, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
Conversation Series
Japan-Africa Relations Through 30 Years: Evolution of the TICAD Process and Challenges Ahead
TOKYO: On 19 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Prof. Mieko Ikegame, Honorary Professor at the University of South Africa.
Conversation Series
The Future of Innovation and Creativity in a Transforming World
TOKYO: On 13 February 2025, UNU will host a conversation with Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO.
Event
Women in Peace: Strengthening Economies to Address Violence Against Women
TOKYO: On 6 February 2025, UNU and Guardian Girls International, in partnership with KIF Japan, will co-host a panel discussion on women’s empowerment.