5th Annual Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-14 21:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IuR5RXHlQmCDawVXHUeuhA#/registration
5th Annual Spring Flowers
International Conference on Myanmar
February 11-14, 2026
In conjunction with
a celebration of Myanmar Union Day
February 14, 2026
In an effort to support peace and democracy in Myanmar (Burma), the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in partnership with co-host and collaborators, will be hosting the 5th Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar from February 11 to 14, 2026. The conference will bring together local, national, and international actors from diverse backgrounds. Its outcome will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction and vision of the future of Myanmar as we contribute to building a democratic and federal Union of Myanmar. The conference objectives are:
Conference objectives:

Promoting critical analysis and deeper understanding of the challenges Myanmar is currently facing,
Strengthening a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities in forging a strong and unified response to help resolve the conflict in Myanmar and in developing strategies and approaches to building a new Myanmar, and
Bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, including elected representatives, government officials, EAOs/EROs, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), diaspora groups, women and youth groups, rights groups, media, academics, etc. to strengthen a path to achieve a unified vision and strategy.

The program will include keynote speeches and panel presentations of academic papers. Musical and cultural performances will also be featured.
Expected outcome of the conference includes generation of innovative ideas that help inform a common vision for a new Myanmar and provide strategic priorities and policy guidance for the democracy movement as well as help find solutions to the ongoing conflict in the country in the short term and the long-term development, peace, and prosperity for a new Myanmar.
This hybrid event – February 11-12 hosted virtually, and February 14 organized in-person in Indianapolis – will draw hundreds of youths, students and friends of Myanmar from around the world. Some sessions will be live-streamed.
Download Academic Panel Program Agenda HERE
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