From tariffs to artificial intelligence, one word best sums up 2025: disruption.
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days featured norm-breaking policies at breakneck pace, often to be overturned days or weeks later. At the same time, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have entered new eras with high-level negotiations, on-again off-again fighting and a new world order forming in real time to adapt to a changing strategic landscape. The 2024 trend of turfing incumbents has given way to foreign elections that many perceive to be a referendum on US politics.
What is the future of the United States’ role in the world? How can governments and businesses plan in the midst of constant change? How should allies and partners approach security challenges in 2025 and beyond?
Join international experts across government, business and academia as they share their insights on the discussions happening in Washington, Canberra and Tokyo, and what they mean for US allies and partners around the world.
Secure your tickets nowFeatured speakers
Confirmed speakers include former senior officials from the White House, National Security Council and US military, as well as leading voices from prominent think tanks — bringing unparalleled expertise in foreign policy, defence and Indo-Pacific strategy.

Dr Mira Rapp-Hooper
PartnerThe Asia Group

General David H. Berger USMC (Ret’d)
Former CommandantUS Marine Corps

Dr Kori Schake
Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign and Defense Policy StudiesAmerican Enterprise Institute

Lisa Curtis
Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program Center for a New American Security

Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara
Executive DirectorSasakawa Peace Foundation

Clay Lowery
Executive Vice President for Research and PolicyInstitute of International Finance
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