On the world stage, there has been a surge in the number of trading associations, economic blocs, and mutual-security organizations. It is expected that Brazil, Russia, India, and China will become the four most influential economies, and thus outstrip the current richest economies, by the middle of the twentieth-first century. With the inclusion of South Africa in 2010, the BRICS spans across four continents, creating an abundance of geopolitical clout, in addition to its potential economic dominance. What political and economic changes will the ascendance of the BRICS bring to the world? What impacts will the emergence of economic and/or political alliances have on the persistent tension between developed and developing countries? Is it opportune to re-examine the adequacy of past and current paradigms for effecting political-economic developments across the globe?
Considering the potential impact of the BRICS on such areas as economics, finance, trade, investment, development, exclusion and inclusion, and international relations, this international and interdisciplinary conference aims at providing a forum for academics, policymakers, trade representatives, government officials, development banks, NGOs, business executives, trade and investment consultants, legal practitioners, and students to share research findings and practical experiences, to explore the implications of the changing landscape of the global political economy, and to draw lessons for the future.
The conference will open with a welcome message from Professor Tim Brailsford, Vice Chancellor at Bond University and will be followed by our keynote speaker, Professor Muthucumaraswamy Sornarajah from the National University of Singapore. The program sessions will consist of presentations on Economics and Finance, Trade and Investment, International Relations and Foreign Policy, Development and Sustainability, and Inclusion and Exclusion. We will close the conference on Saturday afternoon with a roundtable discussion. The program will be delivered by an expert cast of presenters representing all BRICS countries and beyond!
We will hold a conference dinner will be held on Friday night, 10 August 2012.
Conference Program
The Preliminary Program will be continuously updated so please check back to the website to view the most current version.
Conference Registration:
The conference fees are as follows:
Full Conference Registration Fee: $380.00
Conference Only Fee: $300.00
Early Bird rates are available until 22 June 2012, please see the conference registration form for further details.
ACCREDITED 1 CPD point per hour of attendance at educational sessions in the non-allocated strand.
When
10 August 2012
- 11 August 2012
Friday: 9.30 am to 6.00 pm followed by a Conference Dinner. Saturday: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Where
Bond University
Princeton Room
University Centre
Contact Information
Mairead Courtney
Events Officer
Tel: (07) 5595 1042
