March 25–28, 2025, Boao, Hainan, China
Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025
The Boao Forum for Asia is a vital platform for dialogue aimed at promoting development and cooperation
About the conference
The Boao Forum for Asia is a vital platform for dialogue that fosters development and cooperation. It plays a significant role amid the evolving global economic landscape and the critical reshaping of the international order. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the Forum has been committed to promoting economic cooperation and shared development across Asia and beyond.
Asia in a Changing World: Towards a Shared Future
The theme of the 2025 Annual Conference is “Asia in a Changing World: Towards a Shared Future.” The discussions focused on upholding multilateralism, promoting openness and development, and jointly addressing global challenges while maintaining a strong focus on Asia.
The conference tackled pressing global issues and emphasized the need for collective efforts to build a better shared future for humanity.
Leaders from various countries—including the host nation China—are invited to attend, alongside policymakers, heads of international organizations, business leaders, experts, scholars, and members of the media.
Mission
The primary role and mission of the BFA Annual Conference is to facilitate exchanges of views, build consensus, and inspire action through dialogue and discussion.
The Boao Forum for Asia brings together representatives from government, business, and academia to generate and promote tangible outcomes, turning ideas into action and fostering cooperation among all parties.
Conference Participants:
- Government leaders and officials (25%)
- Corporate top executives (55%)
- Academics and experts (10%)
- Media representatives (10%)
BFA 2025 highlights
- 2,200 official delegates
- 50+ events and panel discussions
- 300 speakers
The BFA 2025 Annual Conference focused on four thematic categories, all centered around development-related issues. Discussions aimed to analyze global development trends, create an enabling environment for progress, promote common development across the Asia-Pacific region, advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and support green, innovative, and high-quality growt:
- A Broader Perspective: Strengthening trust and advancing cooperation in a rapidly changing world
- Driving Growth: Rebalancing globalization for inclusive development
- Shaping the Future: Accelerating SDGs to better respond to global challenges
- Exploring New Drivers: Enhancing AI application and governance for innovative development