ASEAN Secretary General in NZ; Exclusive Business Networking Event

Event Details

ASEAN Secretary General Visit to NZ - Business Networking Event

Monday 12 May 2025, 4:15pm Registration for a 4:30pm start

Beca, Auckland

ANZBC, in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) and Beca New Zealand, is delighted to bring you the opportunity to hear from and connect with the ASEAN Secretary General, His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn, during his visit to New Zealand.

As part of the celebrations of the New Zealand - ASEAN 50th Anniversary, Dr Kao will visit New Zealand to meet with Officials and Business. The ASEAN Secretary General is the Chief Officer of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The last visit to NZ by an ASEAN SG was 5 years ago - so get in quick to make the most of this opportunity to hear from Dr Kao, his team and connect with them in person.

With our thanks to MFAT and to Beca Auckland for their kind hosting of this prestigious event.

Tickets:

MEMBERS of the ANZBC will receive priority early access to this event.

NON-MEMBERS may register if there are seats available after member only access.

Speakers

H.E Dr Kao Kim Hourn
ASEAN Secretary General at ASEAN Secretariat
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Dr. Kao Kim Hourn’s career has focused on strengthening Cambodia’s international relations, particularly in ASEAN, driving policy advocacy and promoting research, education, and development. Dr. Kao had served as a two-term Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, from 2013 to 2022. He has authored dozens of books and articles on Cambodia and ASEAN.

Dr. Kao is a Member of the Supreme National Economic Council, a Senior Fellow at the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia, and a Member of the Global Council of The Asia Society. He serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace and the Worldwide Support for Development.

With the mission of providing education to the disadvantaged Cambodian youths, Dr. Kao established The University of Cambodia in 2003 and continued to serve as the university president until he stepped down in October 2022.
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