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[UPCOMING EVENT] GAIA x UNU

26/11/1

The 2026 APO–UNU GAIA Summit will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to advance responsible and impactful AI across the Asia-Pacific region.

2nd GAIA Public Symposium

26/7/30

APO GAIA brought together AI leaders and policymakers to advance responsible AI, talent development, and international cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata participated in UN Open Source Week 2026, held by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) from 22 to 26 June 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the week, Dr. Indra represented the APO in discussions on artificial intelligence, open source, digital transformation, productivity, and inclusive development and attended a series of bilateral meetings.

APO Strengthens Global Partnerships on AI and Productivity at United Nations Open Source Week 2026

26/7/9

The APO strengthened global partnerships at UN Open Source Week 2026 through high-level discussions on AI, digital transformation, and productivity

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata (left) and Assistant Vice Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, Yukio Teramura (right)

APO Secretariat and Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Collaborate on APO Genuine AI Action Initiative

26/4/22

The APO and Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reaffirmed their collaboration on AI governance under the Hiroshima AI Process

APO Secretary-General Indra (L) and Google Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy Wilson L. White (R)

APO Hosts GAIA Podcast with Google VP of Government Affairs and Public Policy Wilson White on AI Governance and Productivity

26/3/26

The APO and Google discussed responsible AI, governance, and productivity through the GAIA Podcast

Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University (left), and APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata (right)

APO and United Nations University Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cooperation on AI

26/3/16

The APO and UNU signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration on AI research, governance, and productivity across the Asia-Pacific

The APO Meets World Bank & ADBI

25/12/19

The APO hosted World Bank and ADBI delegates to discuss productivity, responsible AI, and future collaboration

The APO–Korea AI Cooperation

25/12/24

The APO Secretary-General met with H.E. Lee Hyuk, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Japan, to discuss AI cooperation and best practice sharing under the SPP

The Conference on AI 2.0 to Boost Productivity

26/4/22

The Conference on AI 2.0 to Boost Productivity in Kuala Lumpur focuses on Agentic AI, governance, and workforce transformation

“Preparing Countries for an AI Future”

26/6/23

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra joined a LinkedIn panel at UN Open Source Week 2026 to discuss AI, productivity, and digital transformation

“Strategic Independence across Layers of Governance”

26/6/26

At UN Open Source Week 2026, Dr. Indra highlighted the role of open source in advancing productivity and digital transformation

Institutional Capability Development Plan

26/7/22

The APO handed over the Institutional Capability Development Plan for the National Productivity Centre of Cambodia

UN Open Source Week 2026

26/6/25

Meeting partners from APO Member economies and international organizations in New York

UN Open Source Week 2026

26/6/25

Meetings in New York on AI, digital transformation, and productivity

The second day of UN Open Source Week 2026

26/6/24

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata continued engagements in New York with partners from member economies, the United Nations, and the private sector

The first day of UN Open Source Week 2026

26/6/23

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata held a series of bilateral meetings during UN Open Source Week 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York

The APO GAIA Podcast

26/7/8

The APO GAIA Podcast is pleased to feature Dr. Marco Kamiya, UNIDO Representative and Head of the Sub-Regional Office in Jakarta, covering Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines