BFA 2021 Date: April 18-21, 2021 Theme: A World in Change: Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt and Road Cooperation Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: about 2,000 representatives from global countries and regions
BFA 2020 Theme: A World in Change: Bond Together for a Shared Future The board of directors of Boao Forum for Asia decided not to hold an annual conference in 2020 as part of to international efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and prioritize the health and safety of all participants.
BFA 2019 Date: March 26-29, 2019 Theme: Shared Future, Concerted Action, Common Development Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 representatives from global countries and regions
BFA 2018 Date: April 8-11, 2018 Theme: An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 representatives from global countries and regions
Date: March 23-26, 2017 Theme: Globalization & Free Trade: the Asian Perspectives Leading Chinese Attendee: Zhang Gaoli Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 1,082 journalists from 195 media groups in 31 countries and regions
Date: March 22-25, 2016 Theme: Asia's New Future: New Dynamics, New Vision Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang
Date: March 26-29, 2015 Theme: Asia's New Future: Towards a Community of Common Destiny Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 2,786 political, business and media representatives and scholars from 49 countries and regions
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