Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Emerging Topics - Bridging Innovations between Australia and Bhutan

This conference reflects the dynamic landscape of contemporary challenges and opportunities faced by Bhutan as it navigates towards economic self-sustainability and the cultivation of a knowledge-based society. By bringing together experts and stakeholders from diverse fields, the conference provides a platform for meaningful innovation, knowledge exchange, and partnership building. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and shared insights, the conference aims to identify innovative solutions and actionable strategies that can contribute to Bhutan's development objectives. Furthermore, the conference serves as a catalyst for strengthening bilateral relations between Australia and Bhutan, promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and shared prosperity.

Objectives:

• Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration: Foster a platform for Australian and Bhutanese researchers, universities, industries, and entrepreneurs to share innovative practices and knowledge, promoting cross-cultural collaboration.
• Empower Emerging Leaders with Innovation: Provide emerging leaders with innovative strategies and tools, empowering them to drive actionable insights for societal impact.
• Establish a forum to share pioneering research:  Provide a platform for the sharing of cutting-edge research, insights, and best practices from diverse fields, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas that inspires new approaches to addressing shared global and regional issues while respecting the unique cultural contexts of Australia and Bhutan

Conference Sub-Themes

• Leveraging Digital Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Growth in Bhutan: Pathways to Global Impact
• Sustaining Heritage: Balancing environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and cultural preservation amid change. 
• Innovating Education for the Future: Advancing Bhutan's learning methods, accessibility, and leadership practices to prepare for tomorrow's challenges
• Bhutan's Media and Governance: A decade of Change, Language Policy, and Economic Growth
• Exploration and curiosity across boundaries: Understanding the Bhutanese Experience in Australia
• Happiness and Wellbeing: Bhutan's Blueprint for a Thriving Society