Get ready to dive into global conversations in Qufu, Shandong Province on the Chinese mainland. From July 9-10, 2025, the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations will convene over 500 guests—including some 300 international participants from more than 70 countries—to explore how diverse cultures shape our shared future.
Since its launch in 2010, the Nishan Forum has served as a meeting point for top scholars, policymakers, and innovators. It's more than an academic event; it's a space where new ideas surface to tackle universal challenges like sustainable development and social cohesion.
In a time marked by political tensions and trade barriers, dialogue among civilizations is more urgent than ever. Building on this heritage, this year's forum embraces the theme Beauty in Diversity: Nurturing Understanding Among Civilizations for Global Modernization. The goal is to preserve the richness of human traditions while promoting peaceful development across borders.
Attendees will dive into sessions covering the origins and future of civilization, the contemporary relevance of Confucian culture, the dynamics of global modernization, family and social development, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping humanity's next chapter.
The lineup features foreign dignitaries, international organization representatives, ambassadors to the Chinese mainland, and global experts from academia, business and technology. Their insights will offer data-driven perspectives and real-world examples to make complex topics accessible and actionable.
For young global citizens, business and tech enthusiasts, changemakers and travelers, the Nishan Forum promises fresh narratives and practical takeaways. As cultures converge in Qufu, this event underlines how collaboration and curiosity can drive real-world impact.
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