State of Asia Address

The State of Asia Address is an annual talk examining the forces reshaping Asia and the international order. It is co-organized by Asia Society Switzerland and the University of Zurich, which in 2026 welcome Kevin Rudd, Global President and CEO of Asia Society and a former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Australia. He will discuss China's growing power, its competition with the United States, economic security and artificial intelligence, and what they mean for Europe. The event is open to the public and free of charge; registration does not guarantee a seat.