Mayor's Reception and Welcome Dinner (June 30, 2010)
Mayor's Reception
Hon John Banks, QSO, Mayor, Auckland City
Welcome Dinner
Mr Roger France, Chancellor, The University of Auckland
New Zealand in the Asia Pacific: Ambitions of a Highly-Connected Society John Allen, Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
APRU Forum Session and Presidents' Dinner (July 1, 2010)
Breakfast Talk
Spinning Hearts: From Laboratory to Patient Dr David Budgett, Technology Development Leader, Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland
"Global Challenges – Pacific Perspectives"
Panel Session I
"Regional Challenges, New Zealand Perspectives"
Globalization and the Pacific Future Rt Hon Mike Moore, New Zealand Ambassador to the United States - Elect
Panel Session II
"Inside the Rim: The Pacific Ocean"
Climate Change and the Pacific: Status of the Science, Climate Trends and Projections Professor Glenn McGregor, Director, School of the Environment, The University of Auckland
Future Frictions and Existing Instruments Professor Thomas Fingar, Oksenberg/Rohlen Distinguished Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
Panel Session IV
"APRU Responses to Asia-Pacific Issues"
The Capital of the Pacific Rim: A Model for Cities and Regions Around the World Professor Steven Sample, President, University of Southern California
Presidents' Dinner
Science, Diplomacy and Universities: Challenges and Opportunities Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, The University of Auckland, Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister
APRU Business Meeting (July 2, 2010)
Breakfast Talk
Reverse Engineering the Face Dr Mark Sagar, Special Projects Supervisor for Weta Digital
International University Cooperation in the Pacific Rim Region and Beyond in the 21st Century Knowledge Economy Professor Mark Emmert, President, University of Washington