The Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar

February 5-12, 2022

In conjunction with

a celebration of 75th Myanmar Union Day

February 12, 2022

Conference Program

In an effort to support peace and democracy in Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar - Global Campus (NUUM), in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, are hosting the Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar from February 5 to 12, 2022. 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:

1. Promoting critical analysis and deeper understanding of the challenges Myanmar is currently facing,

2. 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

3. 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.

12 academic panels with presentations by over 50 scholars and researchers, 8 expert panels with members including activists, representatives of rights groups, analysts, professionals, academics, and politicians, 4 presentations by officials of the National Unity Government, 12 roundtable discussions and over 40 keynotes and speeches will be happening during this 7-day long conference. Musical and cultural performances will also be featured. The conference concludes with a celebration of the 75th Union Day of Myanmar on Feb 12, 2022 at 6:30 – 10:30 PM EST at Ransburg Auditorium, 1400 E Hanna Av, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

Registration:

15 sessions including 12 academic panels, 8 expert panels, 12 roundtable discussions and over 40 keynote and remarks have been scheduled part of the conference Feb 5-12. Attendees have the options to register parts of the conference.

Registration is FREE. The change has been made to make the conference more accessible to all, especially for college students across the United States and around the world, and the participants from inside Myanmar.

• To register for the entire conference or parts of it, including the 75th Union Day observation, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZaH3b6zjRICU2hxIhsRw9A

Registration with donation options:

• To donate $40 and register for the entire conference, register here.

• To donate $25 and for the entire or parts of the conference, register here.

Press Release

Should you have any questions regarding the registration, contact us at: info@baci-indy.org