Registration is now open for the Griffith University Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue G20 Interfaith Summit on November 16 – 18.
Worldwide, there is increasing recognition that faith and religion play a vital role in promoting peaceful and harmonious relationships within and between nations. However there are few examples of positive contributions faiths and religions make to social well-being and on policies that impact national and international communities. The G20 Interfaith Summit will be a forum where these contributions can be highlighted and advanced.
The Summit will bring together opinion leaders such as scholars, lawyers and political leaders with faith and interfaith leaders from around the world for three days of discussion and dialogue as a substantive and symbolic contribution to the G20 forum.
This gathering will showcase the academic, political and social contributions of various faith traditions and philosophies from around the world. It will highlight an important gap in the discussions of the G20 Leaders Summit. This conference will strengthen social cohesion through the creation of opportunities for communication and relationship building between participants and raise the profile of faith and interfaith communities.
Event Objectives
- Explore through informed, scholarly discussion the links between economic development and religious freedom.
- Facilitate constructive dialogue between leaders of multiple sectors in society, including faith, government, business, media, education and other social institutions, on how faiths can help to enhance social, economic and cultural policies and programs for the well-being of all.
- Demystify and foster communication channels between the different faiths.
- Share ideas, experiences and “best practices” in building peace and harmony.
- Explore and affirm common values, virtues and principles among diverse faith and philosophic traditions.
To register for this event, go to this page
What: Griffith University G20 Interfaith Summit
When: November 16 – 18
Where: Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
Cost: General Admission Fee: $AUD100 per day or $AUD250 for the whole conference.; Concession Fee: $AUD75 per day or $AUD190 for the whole conference.
More information: here
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