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3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar
February 7 @ 7:30 am - February 10 @ 11:30 pm
Spring Flowers
International Conference on Myanmar
February 7-10, 2024
In conjunction with
a celebration of Myanmar Union Day
February 10, 2024
In an effort to support peace and democracy in Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, will be hosting the 3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar from February 7 to 10, 2024. The conference will bring together local, national, and international actors from diverse backgrounds. Its outcome will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the Myanmar democracy movement and the future of Myanmar as we contribute to building a democratic and federal Union of Myanmar. The conference objectives are:
- Promoting critical analysis and deeper understanding of the challenges Myanmar is currently facing,
- Achieving common understanding of the challenges and opportunities in forging a strong and unified response to help resolve the conflict in Myanmar and in developing strategies and approaches to building a new Myanmar, and
- Bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including elected representatives, government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), rights groups, media, academics, etc. to achieve a unified vision and strategy through substantive policy discussions, expert panels, and debates.
The program will include (1) keynote speeches, (2) expert panels, (3) panel presentations of academic papers, and (4) roundtable discussions. Musical and cultural performances will also be featured.
Expert panels are expected to cover the following topics: humanitarian assistance including health, education, the Myanmar constitution development and intuitional reforms, human rights and religious freedom, ways to strengthen unity for a New Myanmar and the role of the international community achieving real change in the Southeast Asia nation.
This hybrid event – both virtual and in-person – will draw hundreds of youths, students and friends of Myanmar from around the world. The Myanmar Union Day session will be livestreamed.
Program
Academic Panel Sessions
Download the academic panels in PDF
Expert Panels
EXPERT PANEL 1. Myanmar Constitution Development (8:00 AM-10:00 AM EST)
EXPERT PANEL 2. Global Sanctions Relating to Burma: Current State and What’s Next (10:00 AM-11:50 AM EST)
EXPERT PANEL 3. U.S. Policy towards Myanmar and Humanitarian Assistance (6:50 PM-8:00 PM EST)
EXPERT PANEL 4. Human Rights and Religious Freedom (6:50 PM-8:00 PM EST)
ROUNDTABLE: The Role of the International Community and Myanmar Diasporas in Strengthening Unity among Democratic Actors through Coordinated Strategic Action for Democracy in Myanmar (9:30 AM-11:30 AM EST)
Further details of the 77th Myanmar Union Day will be updated shortly.
Registration is FREE to make the conference more accessible to all. Registration is good for the entire conference (February 7-10) or parts of it, including the celebration of the 77th Myanmar Union Day on February 10 (February 11 in Myanmar).
Registration options:
For direct registration via Zoom, click HERE. For questions regarding registration, please contact us at: info@thebaci.org.