The CEEasia Forum is the flagship event of the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS), organized in cooperation with the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA). This premier gathering focuses on the role of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in Europe-Asia relations.
The third edition of the CEEasia Forum will take place on April 28–29, 2025, in Bratislava, Slovakia. Under the theme ‘Back to the Future: Reinventing Europe-Asia Cooperation in a Shifting Global Order’ the conference will provide a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration among leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Over the course of two days, the forum will feature eight engaging panel discussions addressing critical global security, economic, and geopolitical challenges, including:
- Europe’s defense challenge: East Asia’s role
- Reconstruction of Ukraine in the context of Asia-Europe cooperation
- 2025: The year of EU-India relations?
- The future of the EU automotive industry amidst China’s EV growth
- Supporting human rights advocates in Southeast Asia
- Making Taiwan-CEE relations sustainable
- And more
The CEEasia Forum 2025 will welcome distinguished speakers from across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and beyond, including government officials, diplomats, think tank experts, academics, activists, and exile representatives. Their diverse perspectives will foster meaningful discussions on the future of Europe-Asia cooperation in a rapidly changing world.
If you are interested in attending, please contact nemeckova@ceias.eu to request an invitation.
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