The Ateneo PAIR National Conference aims to gather youth leaders around the country to deepen and expand perspectives on current local and global issues, and engage in a series of dialogue to spark an efficacious discourse. The Ateneo Project for Asian and International Relations (APAIR) is an official international student organization dedicated to the principles of discourse, dialogue, and advocacy as established by the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR). APAIR is committed to fostering global communication, greater cooperation, and meaningful discourse among the different groups and sectors of society, which include the academe, government, private enterprises, and the community of future leaders every APAIR member belongs to. In accordance to the organization’s mission and vision, we will be launching our annual flagship event, the National Conference 2017 “Shifting Tides: The Development of the Philippines in the Global Arena at the Ateneo De Manila University. It will be a 2-day conference to be held on Mar 17-18, 2017 - wherein students from all over the Philippines are invited to listen and engage in discussions of local and global issues with distinguished speakers from diverse backgrounds. The conference aims to develop globally-knowledgeable youth leaders through sharing their ideas, knowledge, experiences, and insights in the hopes of educating and inspiring the Filipino youth to become innovative leaders for our country. In particular, the National Conference will particularly augment the youth’s current awareness in diverse topics such as international relations and security, business and entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, and social media. We are expecting a range of 250-300 delegates from all high schools and colleges in the Philippines who will engage in the discourse of the most pressing issues present in the Philippines and the rest of the world.
