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Event Date: May 16, 2011

May 2011 saw the convergence of great minds during the University of Hawaiʻi and East West Center's 10th East-West Philosophers' Conference. This international gathering has a rich and colorful history dating back to the 1930's.


Thanks to generous support from the Dr. Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Foundation, the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, and other members of our community this year's event brought together nearly 200 leading thinkers from 30 countries to reflect on a range of timely challenging issues.

During the 9 day conference, personal and philosophical bridges were built — during meals, official program presentations and after hours.