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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2018
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

APEC 2017


(l-r) Emma Jackson, Liam Simkins-Walker, Kathleen Marsh, Peyton Roth and Noah Zimmerman

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(l-r) Emma Jackson, Liam Simkins-Walker, Kathleen Marsh, Peyton Roth and Noah Zimmerman
Da Nang, Vietnam 2017
 

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APEC 2016

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2016
Lima, Peru

The group went for a tour of Lima, Peru by bicycle (l-r) Jill Fuson, London Anderson, Carol Asalon, Crystal Brockington, Julia Reynolds and Jason Jones
El Parque del Amor Love Park, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
El Parque del Amor Love Park, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
A view of the Pacific Ocean from Miraflores
Shopping Center Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar), a cliff-top mall in Lima offers great views of the Pacific Ocean
Beautiful artwork throughout Lima
(l-r) Julia Reynolds, London Anderson, Crystal Brockington and our guide
We all stopped for lunch at the Piselli Bodega & Bar open since 1915. It is located in the Barranco district, Peru
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This bright yellow church was originally a chapel used by fishermen and travelers. It was rebuilt in 1882 after it was burned down by the Chilean army during the war. The church is undergoing renovations.
The Puente de Los Suspiros (The Bridge of Sighs). The bridge was built in 1876, in order to join the ends of the gorge. Although currently there is no water under the bridge, it still remains a favorite place for for artists, composers and writers.
Students from Furman and Hawaii with Noel Gould at the APEC Voices of the Future 2016 Opening Ceremony held at the Universidad San Ignacio De Loyola campus
(l-r) Emilee O'Brien and John Bleed. This year's topic for the Youth Forum is "How can youths play a role as community leaders to promote quality growth and human development in the Asia Pacific Region?" John Bleed presented the United States' position on this topic and Emilee O'Brien represented the United States in drafting the youth declaration.
H.E. Mercedes Araoz Fernandez, Second Vice-President of the Republic of Peru, speaking to the students
Noel Gould, founder of the Virtual Trade Mission (VTM) Foundation. Through VTM, The Voices of the Future for APEC program was implemented.
Jorge Antonio Chavez Mazuelos, co-chair of the APEC Voices 2016 committee, speaking
James Soh, Singapore, co-chair of APEC Voices Leadership Council, speaking
Voices of the Future students
Emilee O'Brien
Crystal Brockington being interviewed at the opening ceremony
The China contingent with Noel Gould
Tien Thuy Hoang with Noel Gould
Emilee O'Brian being interviewed at the opening ceremony
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Moderator of The Innovation Economy Andres Schipani, Andes Correspondent, Financial Times
H.E. Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia
(l-r) Malcolm Turnbull, Tang Ning, Founder and CEO of CreditEase, and Karl Lagnemma, President and CEO of Nutonomy
(l-r) Andres Schipani, Luis Alberto Moreno, President IADB, and Malcolm Turnbull
(l-r) Tien Thuy Hoang, London Anderson, Crystal Brockington, Julia Reynolds, Emilee O'Brien and John Bleed
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Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the IMF
(l-r) Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, President International for UL Gitte Schjøtz, and Chairman Latin America, Coca-Cola Alfredo Rivera
(l-r) Moderator Gonzalo Carranza, Chairman, China Construction Bank Wang Hongzhang, Peter O'Neill, Gitte Schjøtz and Alfredo Rivera
Moderator Shawn Donnan and ABAC Peru and CEO, Sudamericana de Fibras Enrique Gubbins
Emilee O'Brien leads discussion for drafting of the APEC Youth Declaration
Another group discussing the drafting of the APEC Youth Declaration
Ideas from the group
Discussion continues
Tien Thuy Hoang leading the discussion
Emilee O'Brien leading the discussion
James Soh speaking at the Escuela de Talentos (Callao)
A group shot of all the APEC delegates
Students from the Escuela de Talentos performing the Peruvian traditional dance to welcome the APEC Voices delegates during their visit to the school in Callao, Peru
Students from the Escuela de Talentos performing the Peruvian traditional dance to welcome the APEC Voices delegates during their visit to the school in Callao, Peru.
Students from the Escuela de Talentos performing the Peruvian traditional dance to welcome the APEC Voices delegates during their visit to the school in Callao, Peru.
Students from the Escuela de Talentos performing the Peruvian traditional dance to welcome the APEC Voices delegates during their visit to the school in Callao, Peru.
Emilee O'Brien learning the traditional dance
John Bleed learning the traditional dance
The students from the Escuela de Talentos demonstrating technology they have learned at the school
The students from the Escuela de Talentos demonstrating technology they have learned at the school
The students from the Escuela de Talentos demonstrating technology they have learned at the school
The students from the Escuela de Talentos demonstrating technology they have learned at the school
The students from the Escuela de Talentos demonstrating how to play their traditional drum
APEC delegates join in to learn how to play the traditional drums
Welcome signs throughout Lima
Lima is built atop this cliff that meets the Pacific Ocean
Sunset on the Pacific
A great place to surf!
Dinner on the Pacific
Huacas - Adobe Pyramids in Lima
Huacas - Adobe Pyramids in Lima
Tour of Barranco and Downtown Lima
The Justice Palace is a building characteristic for Lima’s modernization and remodeling process at the beginning of the 20th century. Strategically located at the "entrance" to Lima's city center the Palacio de Justicia is an imposing symbol of the judicial power in Peru.
Beautiful architecture - buildings downtown Lima
Beautiful architecture - buildings downtown Lima
Saint Francis Monastery: The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima. The church is noted for its architecture, Spanish Baroque.
Inside the church
Discovered in 1943, the catacombs contain thousands of skulls and bones, having served as a burial-place until 1808, when the city cemetery was opened outside Lima. It is estimated that 25,000 bodies were laid to rest there; the crypts, built of bricks and mortar, are very solid and have stood up well to earthquakes. It is also believed that secret passageways existed and connected to the Cathedral and the Tribunal of the Holy Inquisition.
Shops in Lima
Beautiful buildings in the Historic Centre downtown Lima
The Government Palace
More buildings in the Historic Centre downtown Lima
The Furman contingent with one of the Government Palace guards (l-r) John Bleed, Tien Thuy Hoang, Julia Reynolds, guard, Emilee O'Brien, London Anderson and Crystal Brockington
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Juan Manuel Santos, President of Columbia
Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group
Ian Bremmer
President of Vietnam TranDai Quang speaking about hosting the 2017 APEC conference being held in DaNang, Vietnam
DaNang, Vietnam
President of Vietnam TranDai Quang (c)
Decorating the Furman table at the APEC Voices of the Future 2016 closing ceremony and Cultural Night at Restaurant Mandarin
(l-r) James Soh, Noel Gould and Aileen Yap
Students will present skits and presentations reflecting traditions unique to their economy. Students also bring gifts to exchange among the member economies.
A symbolic handover from Jorge Antonio Chavez Mazuelos, Representative of the APEC Voices of Peru to Tien Thuy Hoang, Representative of the APEC Voices of Vietnam, host of the APEC Voices 2017
A symbolic handover from Jorge Antonio Chavez Mazuelos, Representative of the APEC Voices of Peru to Tien Thuy Hoang, Representative of the APEC Voices of Vietnam, host of the APEC Voices 2017
(l-r) James Soh, Aileen Yap, Jorge Antonio Chavez Mazuelos, Tien Thuy Hoang and Noel Gould
Tien Thuy Hoang with James Soh and the Furman delegates
Each country represented at Voices 2016 performed a skit or presentation reflecting traditions unique to their economy
The countries encouraging participation from all
The countries encouraging participation from all
The Furman and Hawaii contingent entertaining the crowd
A group selfie
The Voices students from Peru
The Voices students from Peru dancing with other delegates

APEC 2015

Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy in Manila

The APEC group pictured with Secretary Riley. Top: (from left) Dr. Cleve Fraser, Dr. Jason Jones, Secretary Riley, Mallary Taylor, Gray Johnson. Bottom: (from left) Jonathan Kubakundimana, Matthew Deininger, Nathan Thompson
The APEC group gets ready for their flight to Manila!
All of the APEC Voices of the Future delegates at the Asian Development Bank.
Students Kelsey Orr and Gray Johnson arrive at GK Enchanted Farm, a community farm and social entrepreneurship project that is located in Bulacan, north of Manila.
One of the brightly decorated meeting spaces at Gawad Kalinga Farm
One of the "manifestos" of Gawad Kalinga Farm
Another stop on the group's tour of Gawad Kalinga
The students received a tour of the farm, which included this beautiful bamboo hall.
The Center for Banyanihan Economics, located at Gawad Kalinga farms
APEC VOF delegates learn how Bayani Brew, a tea that is one of the farm's social entrepreneurship projects, is made
A social entrepreneur from Gawad Kalinga shows VOF delegates how to make Bayani Brew
(From left) Students Nathan Thompson, Gray Johnson, Matthew Deininger, and Kelsey Orr at GK Enchanted Farm
Student Kelsey Orr (right) is pictured with students from other member economies at Gawad Kalinga
The visit to Gawad Kalinga Farm offered beautiful views like this one
Gawad Kalinga had many beautiful stretches of farmland, such as the one pictured here
A view of busy metro Manila!
H.E. Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, speaking at the APEC SME Summit
The Manila American Cemetery included a number of maps of combat operations in WWII, such as the one shown here.
The Manila American Cemetery was very well kept and resembled Arlington Cemetery.
The U.S. delegation sits in awe of the beautiful memorials at the Manila American Cemetery
The U.S. delegation had a very meaningful experience visiting the Manila American Cemetery
The U.S. delegation had a very meaningful experience visiting the Manila American Cemetery
The U.S. delegation had a very meaningful experience visiting the Manila American Cemetery
The Manila American Cemetery has the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel who died during WWII.
The delegations got to see different parts of Manila as they walked to different venues
The traffic in Manila presented some challenges for travelers, but APEC traffic got their own lane!
Heads of State, academics, and moderators shared the stage for important discussions at the APEC CEO Summit
Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America, discusses education and its importance in the APEC region
Economics professor Dr. Jason Jones participates in another group's cultural night presentation.
Political Science professor Cleve Fraser greets Ambassador Goldberg upon arrival
U.S. delegate Gray Johnson greets Ambassador Goldberg upon arrival
VOF delegates from different member economies meets with Ambassador Goldberg at the Asian Development Bank
The APEC group is pictured here with U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg and foreign service officer and Furman alum Rachael Parrish. (From left) Top: Dr. Jason Jones, Jonathan Kubakundimana, Nathan Thompson, Matthew Deininger, and Rachael Parrish. Bottom: Kelsey Orr, Ambassador Goldberg, Gray Johnson, and Mallary Taylor.
The students are pictured with Ambassador Goldberg during his visit to the Asian Development Bank, during which he addressed all of the Voices of the Future delegates.
Ambassador Phillip Goldberg shows students the map outside of the embassy, which looks out over Manila Bay.
Students received a tour of the embassy during their visit.
Students received a tour of the embassy during their visit.
Economics professor Jason Jones meets Ambassador Goldberg upon the group's arrival at the embassy
The U.S. delegation is pictured at the U.S. embassy in Manila, in the room where Japanese General Yamashita was tried after WWII.
Student Jonathan Kubakundimana meets Ambassador Goldberg upon arrival at the embassy.
Student Kelsey Orr meets Ambassador Goldberg upon arrival at the embassy.
U.S. delegate Nathan Thompson meets Ambassador Goldberg
U.S. delegate Mallary Taylor meets Ambassador Goldberg at the embassy
U.S. delegate Matthew Deininger meets Ambassador Goldberg upon arrival at the embassy
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Philip Goldberg, speaks to Voices of the Future delegates at the Asian Development Bank in Manila.
VOF delegates are pictured with one of the Filipinos who helped ensure that the delegations made it safely to their destination
Making these stuffed animals is one of the social entrepreneurship projects at GK Farm
Some VOF delegates got to speak to and take a picture with Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America
VOF delegates speaking with Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America
Student Nathan Thompson tries out one of the exhibits at the APEC SME Summit
Some of the delegates ventured out in Japan during a layover in Tokyo
Some of the delegates ventured out in Japan during a layover in Tokyo
Students Jonathan Kubakundimana and Gray Johnson at the Voices of the Future culture night
Students Mallary Taylor and Gray Johnson get ready for the session with the APEC Business Advisory Council.
The U.S. delegation waves with excitement after a successful meeting with the APEC Business Advisory Council.
Students Gray Johnson, Mallary Taylor, and Kelsey Orr are pictured with friends from the Canadian delegation.
The U.S. delegation is pictured at the CEO Summit with friends from the New Zealand delegation.
Students Kelsey Orr, Gray Johnson, and Mallary Taylor are pictured with Andrew Stevens, CNNMoney's Asia-Pacific Editor, who served as a moderator during the APEC CEO Summit.
Some VOF delegates got the chance to speak with Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, a global political risk research firm
U.S. delegates Jonathan Kubakundimana and Nathan Thompson are pictured with one of the members of the Canadian delegation
Members of the U.S. delegation get ready to walk into the Makati Shangri-La, where the APEC CEO Summit was held
The U.S. delegation is pictured in the lobby of the Makati Shangri-La, where the APEC CEO Summit was held
VOF delegates get ready for their session with the APEC Business Advisory Council
Voices of the Future delegates were fortunate enough to have a special session with the members of the APEC Business Advisory Council.
During the session with the APEC Business Advisory Council, representatives from 6 member economies had the chance to voice their opinion on important issues in our economies. Nathan Thompson spoke about the importance of small and medium sized enterprises on behalf of the U.S. delegation
Student Jonathan Kubakundimana addresses the Voices of the Future delegates and discusses how youth in the U.S. can contribute to sustainable growth in the region.
Student Jonathan Kubakundimana addresses the APEC Business Advisory Council with a question during one of the sessions.
President Barack Obama gave a keynote address on climate change then moderated a panel discussion at the APEC CEO Summit.
Alibaba chairman Jack Ma also addressed the CEO Summit at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel in Manila
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, was one of the world leaders to address to the CEO Summit
Students Mallary Taylor and Nathan Thompson celebrating a successful day with some swing dancing!
The host country of the Philippines threw wonderful receptions for all of the delegates!
Everyone enjoyed getting together for some dancing after a long day of APEC meetings.
The receptions at night included food, dancing, and cultural presentations
Voices of the Future delegates meet in small groups to discuss problems within their economies and identify collaborative solutions
The U.S. delegation is pictured here during a meeting with other Voices of the Future delegations.
U.S. delegate Mallary Taylor discusses sustainable development goals with a small group of other VOF delegates
U.S. delegate Jonathan Kubakundimana discusses economic issues in the different member economies with other VOF delegates
U.S. delegate Matthew Deininger meets with his small group to discuss ways the member economies can address economic issues.

APEC 2014


Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2014
Beijing, China
November 5 - 10, 2014

For a glimpse of the 2014 APEC experience, click here for the official video. Also, to learn more about the students' amazing journey, click here for their blog; their experience is well documented with video. 

Viewing the coastline of China as the group flew into the Beijing airport
Finally after a long flight, the group is at the Beijing airport
View from the group's hotel that overlooked the regional cultural museum and the bird's nest
Touring the Forbidden City; (l-r) Kelly Dickson, Sarah Katherine DeVenny (SK), Blake Baldwin and AJ Calhoun
Entrance to the Forbidden City
In the Forbidden City, SK and Blake are mobbed as the Chinese rarely see tall or blonde people; the students compared it to walking around with Justin Bieber
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
Inside of the Forbidden City
SK and Kelly being interviewed by the APEC Voices of the Future video crew
Kelly, SK and Cleve enjoying some traditional foods
Inner Mongolian cultural presentation at the opening ceremony of the Voices of the Future program
Inner Mongolian cultural presentation at the opening ceremony of the Voices of the Future program
Group photos at the Inner Mongolian Hotel
Opening remarks
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City
Welcome to the Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Cultural presentation at the Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Learning about Chinese culture at the Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Our studetn hosts at Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Sarah Katherine is a natural at disk throwing!
APEC Voices of the Future program booklet
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
Students from around the APEC region chatting in the lobby
Education and employment forum during the Voices of the Future session
At night near Tiananmen Square
AJ making a painted lantern at Bejing Haidian Experimental Middle School
Lanterns!
Design session at 751*D park
Singing the olympics song
APEC Business Leaders’ Night Welcome Reception hosted by the People’s Government of Beijing Muncipality
Kelly Dickson being interviewed
APEC Voices of the Future group
President Barack Obama
AJ Calhoun
SK, AJ, Blake, Kelly and Cleve
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Cultural Night for the Voices of the Future students
Cultural Night for the Voices of the Future students
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven
Fireworks on the last night of APEC

APEC 2013

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2013
Bali, Indonesia
October 2-8, 2013

The beautiful beaches of Bali
The Ayana Resort
(l-r) Emily Vontsolos, Katie Lowery, Brian Boda, and Sara Kerrigan
A street in Bali
Bumbu Bali Restaurant
(l-r) Emily, Katie, Sara and Brian at the Bumbu Bali Restaurant
Violinist performing at the Opening Ceremony of the APEC CEO Conference
Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, speaking about "The State of the World: A Strategic Assessment"
Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile, speaking about "The Outlook for Global Growth: Evaluating Future Growth"
Sebastian Pinera, President of Chile
Benigno Aquino III, President of the Phillipines, speaking about "Why Inclusive Growth Matters"
Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico
Shinzō Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, speaking about Japan's economic policy
Najib Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia, speaking about "Investing for Economic Resilience"
Najib Razak
John Kerry, Secretary of State, United States of America
John Kerry speaking about "America's Leadership and Priorities: What They Mean for the World"
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, speaking about "Taking Another Look at the Asia Pacific: Where are the New Opportunities for Growth"
Xi Jinping, President of China, speaking about "Deepening Reform, Opening Up, and Working Together"
A dialogue with business leaders from around the globe
Jeffrey Sachs, an American economist
Katie Lowery at the Blanco museum
Brian Boda at the Blanco museum
Emily and Katie at the Blanco museum
Dinner at the Blanco museum
The Green School
The group attended the youth forum at the Green School
The Green School
The Green School- bamboo bridge
The Green School
As the students arrived by bus, they were greeted by many of the local Balinese
The welcome sign at Kamasan Village
The museum at Kamasan Village
They enjoyed a delicious lunch!
Beautiful servers from the King's Palace
Taman Gili. The remains of the original palace of the Klungkung royal family.
Katie and Sara at the Ayana Resort
A market in Bali
Furman students with the students from Mexico
A native Kecak dance was performed for the guests
Emily with Mark (Philippines), Stacey (Australia), and Paola (Mexico) during a special art lesson in Kamasan Village
Sara during the art lesson in Kamasan Village
Katie during the art lesson in Kamasan Village
Lunch at the museum at Kamasan Village
The museum at Kamasan Village
Brian and Emily in the museum at Kamasan Village
Katie and Sara after a fun afternoon of shopping in a local market
Emily and friends at the Blanco Museum
Katie, Mark (Philippines), Sara, and Emily at the Blanco Museum
Emily and friends from Mexico, Russia, and Australia on cultural night
Emily and Brian with friends on cultural night
Sara, Brian, Emily, and Katie with a delegate from Indonesia
(l-r) Emily, Sara, Katie, and Brian receiving their awards of participation, Dr. Nathan Cook and Dr. Cleve Fraser
Friends from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia
Emily with friends from the Philippines and Indonesia
Brian and friends on the last day in Indonesia
Katie, Dr. Cook, and Dr. Fraser enjoying a delicious meal at Bumbu Bali
The Ayana Resort
A place of worship for the Balinese
Street shops
The Ayana Resort
The Ayana Resort
Brian with delegates from Mexico on cultural night
Sara and Katie with Andrew and James, delegates from Canada

APEC 2011

 

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2011
Honolulu, Hawaii
November 7 - 13, 2011

Students - Jane Sanders, Chris Picardi, Katie Fearington and Alyssa Richardson - waiting to depart for Hawaii
Dr. Ken Peterson
Alyssa with Phil from Hong Kong and Joyce Zhang from the U.S.
Katie Fearington with students from the U.S., the Phillipines and Australia
A visit to the Pearl Harbor Memorial
The group standing in front of the USS Arizona anchor
USS Arizona Memorial
A famous volcanic crater, Diamond Head
Beautiful sunset!
First session of Voices at Kamehameha Schools
Governor of Hawaii Neil Abercrombie welcoming students to the Voices session at Kamehameha
Opening ceremony
More of the opening ceremony
Students from Kamehameha School performing for the crowd during the opening ceremony
More performances by the Kamehameha students
Welcome reception
Noel Gould
Admiral Patrick Walsh, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (center)
Beautiful scenery!
Hawaii, the land of beauty!
Alyssa Richardson
The APEC students meeting with the US Department of Treasury
U.S. delegates as well as a student from Brunei (at the top)
Barack Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, who has Ph.D. in Education
Team USA at the Convention Center
Some High School students from Kamehameha serving as liaisons
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore
(l-r) Pankaj Ghemawat, Professor, IESE Business School, University of Navarra; Zhu Min, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund; Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar, Inc.
Panel discussion with Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
President of the People's Republic of China Hu Jintau
CEO Summit
President of the United States Barack Obama
President Obama
President Obama
CEO Summit
Dr. Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman, Google Inc.
Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman, Google Inc.
(l-r) Jane Sanders, Chris Picardi, Alyssa Richarson, and Katie Fearington
Cultural night: Furman students share gifts with students from other participating countries
The student delegation from Canada
Cultural night
Cultural night
Jane Sanders and Alyssa Richardson
Honolulu
(l-r) Chris Picardi, Sudhvir Sing and Nick Barry of New Zealand
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia
Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique, President of Chili
The luau
Youth delegates at the luau
Katie Fearington with a student participant
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APEC 2010


Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2010
Yokohama, Japan
November 7 - 14, 2010 

APEC banners were placed throughout the city
(l-r) Marissa Pavia, Katie Shultz, Elizabeth Trenary, Dr. Jessica Hennessey, Nora Collins, Karim Kajani, Dr. Cleve Fraser
(l-r) Elizabeth, James Soh, Voices Leadership Team and Executive Director of National Youth Achievement Award in Singapore, and Karim
(l-r) Elizabeth and Nora attending one of the meetings
(l-r) Cindy Youssef, a Voices student, Karim, Katie, Elizabeth and Nora
Teng ThengDar, Co-Chairman of ABAC 2010
Karim facilitated speaker introductions
A Plenary Session chaired by Mr Teng ThengDar (center). The panelists were Ambassador Muhamad Noor Yacob (left), Executive Director of APEC, and Mr Noel Gould, Founder of Virtual Trade Mission Foundation International (right).
James Soh and Ambassador Noor
James Soh and Noel Gould
Ambassador Noor
Katie and Nora
Yokohama at night
Fumiko Hayashi, Mayor of Yokohama, addressing the APEC Voices delegates at the Opening Ceremony
Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State
Panelists at the APEC Commemorative Symposium, which was organized by the City of Yokohama during the APEC Summit 2010.
Cleve, Jessica and Karim enjoying local food
Local dishes
H.E. Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, addressing the APEC CEO Summit in Yokohama, Japan.
Hitoshi Kawaguchi, Senior Vice-President, Nissan Motor Co Ltd addressing the APEC Voices delegates.
Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China
H.E. Makiko Kikuta, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and Guest-of-Honour at the APEC Voices 2010 Youth Forum.
Tokyo at night
More local food
The city is beautifully lit up in the evening
Marissa in one of the new Nissan cars at the Nissan Global Headquarters
Robotics demonstration
A traditional Japanese wedding at the Meiji Shrine.
Children in formal dress for a wedding
Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.
Marissa at the Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine
Chinatown
More in Chinatown
Chinatown
Yokohama
Yokohama
Yokohama
Furman students, Nora, Karim, Katie and Marissa, with delegates from New Zealand, Australia and Korea
Yokohama lit up in the evening
Karim and Katie
The Mexican delegation at the closing dinner
Elizabeth
APEC students and professors met with Secretary Riley. Row 1 (l-r) Dr. Cleve Fraser, Dr. Jessica Hennessy, Secretary Riley, Dr. Ken Petersen; Row 2 (l-r) Marissa Pavia, Elizabeth Trenary, Karim Kajani, Nora Collins, Cindy Youssef
The students presented Secretary Riley with a gift from Japan - according to the zodiac, it is the year of the rabbit in Japan

APEC 2009


Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009
Singapore
November 7-15, 2009

Welcome to Singapore!
More APEC signage
Kelly Cressy and Dez Clodfelter with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Dr. Don Gordon with Singapore President Sellapan Ramanathan
Kelly Cressy, Dr Don Gordon and Cary Fontana with Dr. Balikrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports
The Singapore skyline
Singapore Flyer
The students taking a boat tour of Singapore
(l-r) Dez Clodfelter, Hannah Johnson, Kelly Cressy and Cary Fontana
Hannah Johnson doing a television interview
Kelly Cressy and Cary Fontana with Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Decorative architecture
A Buddha
Hindi Temple
Cary Fontana doing a television interview
Hannah, Kelly and Cary with Singapore President Sellapan Ramanathan
President Dimitri Medvedev of Russia
President Felipe Calderon of Mexico
Merlion
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of Thailand
A local market
Cary, Kelly and Hannah at a local market
Hannah, Dez, Cary and Kelly
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam
Kelly, Dez and Hannah with Peter Scher, Executive Vice President of Global Government Relations and Public Policy at JP Morgan
Hannah with other "Voices of the Future" students
Opening ceremony for APEC Voices of the Future
The Media Center
Kelly interviewing Michael Elliott, editor of Time Magazine
Istana at the Royal Palace
Kelly doing a television interview
(l-r) David Coe, Furman alum and Carey. Don Gordon and the students met several Furman alums while in Singapore
Kelly, Dez, Hannah and Cary
Cultural night
On cultural night, the students present items that represent their country; this was Furman's table.
Don Gordon, Kelly, Hannah, Dez and Cary on cultural night
Various countries will don native dress
"Voices of the Future" students
Kelly with another student
"Voices of the Future" students
Students performing their country's traditional dance on cultural night
"Voices of the Future" students