Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference

In Person & Online

We are pleased to announce the dates for next years conference. Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference will be held on

July 23 - 25, 2024 returning to Bali, Indonesia. 

2024 Conference Speakers

2024 Sessions

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING

• Funder Approaches to Organisation Building in the Anti Trafficking Sector in Asia (PANEL)

• Who Holds the Power? Localisation and Decolonisation in our Organisations and the Movement

• How Grassroots Organisations can Identify and Secure Resources, Partners, and Donors to Tackle Transnational Trafficking in SE Asia - A strategy

• Excelling in Responsible Business Practices as an Anti-Trafficking Organisation

COLLABORATION & NETWORKING

• The Future of the Movement Depends on These - The Role of Coalitions and Networks in Addressing Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (Panel)

• Speed Networking

• Regional/Country Working Groups

• Interfaith Efforts in Anti-Trafficking Collaboration (Panel)

• Cross Border Collaboration (Panel)

SURVIVOR INCLUSION

• The Barriers to Meaningful Survivor Engagement

• Getting to Know Your 'Self' and Trauma Survivors on a Deeper Level

• Centering Survivor Leadership and Survivor-Led Solutions in the Anti-Trafficking Movement

• Suicide Prevention and Intervention Among Human Trafficking Survivors

• Empowering Survivor Input on Aftercare: Regional and Global Insights from the Freedom Lifemap

• What Makes a Workplace Trauma Informed

• The Intersection of Disability & Trafficking

CURRENT TRENDS & RESEARCH

• Collective Intelligence Meeting Human Trafficking

• Exploring strategies in Asia Region in Combating Human Trafficking in Scamming Compounds

• Climate Change and Human Trafficking: Understanding Intersections and Strengthening Responses in the Philippines

• Underrepresented Forms of Trafficking (PANEL): Trafficking in Brick Kilns, Organ Trafficking, Forced Marriage, and Begging

• Trafficking of the Transgender Community in Pakistan

• Innovative Measures to Transform a Red Light District to a Community Development Program: A Case Study

2024 Asia Region Anti-Trafficking Conference Themes

Organizational Development & Capacity Building - Contributing to the ongoing development of individuals and organizations in attendance and providing them with practical tools, resources, and knowledge for professional growth

Current Trends & Research in the Region - Equipping conference attendees with up-to-date research from our sector and information about the developing trafficking trends within the region

Survivor Inclusion - Prioritizing the role of survivors of trafficking in the movement and ensuring that they retain a prominent place as contributors both on stage and behind the scenes

Collaboration & Networking - Cultivating a space where relationships can be forged and strengthened for the benefit of the movement and the people in it

2023 Keynote Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotel is the conference being held at?
The venue for the 2024 conference is the Prime Plaza Hotel in Sanur, Bali. Hotel Room Group Rates start at $55 USD (830,000 IDR) for the basic room. Attendees should be able to book a discounted room directly on the website using the code: ARAT2024

What should I expect at the conference?
We are currently hard at work planning topics and speakers for this year’s conference. Networking has always been a huge big part of ARAT and we plan on several networking specific sessions to return this year. Additionally, topics are suggested through our surveys and are attendee directed. Our conference themes are: Capacity Building & Organizational Development, Survivor Inclusion, Current Trends and Research in the Region, and Collaboration & Networking. All of our keynote sessions, panels, and breakout sessions will fit under these themes.

What is an Organization Ticket? 
We want the ability for as many participants to join the conference as possible. One organization ticket will allow the entire organization to be able to participate in the conference. You are more than welcome to play any and all keynotes in a conference room or group work setting where possible. Additionally, we are offering up to 20 individual registrations for your organization. Individual registrations will allow your team members to be able to interact with the webinars and network with other participants throughout the course of the conference. 

What does my in person ticket include?
The standard in-person ticket includes access to the conference in Bali, Indonesia for the full 3 days, July 23 - 25 2024. Lunch and two coffee breaks per day will be included.

What other costs should I expect?
You will be responsible for your personal hotel accommodations and meals outside of the conference day: breakfast & dinner. There are many restaurants within one to two kilometers from the hotel as well as meal services at the hotel.

Is there a discounted room rate at the hotel?
If the venue offers a discounted room rate, using ARAT2024 when you book online.

How many days nights should I book?
The conference will be 3 full days from Tuesday, July 23 - Thursday July 25th. We would advise checking in on Monday and checking out on Friday to access to the full conference. It may be possible to check out on Thursday and depart Thursday evening. Please note that the final session could conclude around 5pm.

What would the online conference look like? 
All participants will have access to our conference app: Whova. The online attendees will participate entirely in our conference app from Whova. You can think of Whova as the venue. All the main in-person keynotes will be streamed live. Some of the breakout sessions will be streamed live as well, this will be noted on the schedule as we get closer to the conference. Online attendees will be able to take advantage of the networking and community features of the Whova app to interact with all participants during the conference. More details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

What are the technical requirements to participate in the online conference? 
A device with the capabilities to run zoom and stable internet connection are required to stream video and participate in the virtual networking events. All keynotes will be accessible to registered attendees to view at later times. The conference will be accessible through an online app on any computer, as well as iPhone and Android mobile devices. 

What if I’m unable to attend at those times, would I still be able to participate? 
Yes! All keynote presentations will be available for registered members immediately after the session to view at later times. You can connect directly with speakers with any questions that you may have. The conference app will be available to access and network with attendees before, during, and after the conference for a limited time.

Will there be any translation options? 
Simultaneous translation will be made available for Khmer, Thai, and Bahasa for the main keynotes and breakouts located in the main ballroom. More translations can be made available. If you are interested in supplying a translation, please contact the conference coordinator at info@aratconference.com

What about visas into Indonesia or other details I should know on arrival?

Indonesia has visas on arrival for $35 USD for most countries. Please check this list for your country’s visa requirements: https://bali.com/bali/bali-visa-indonesia-entry-regulations/#allcountries In addition to the visa cost, Bali charges a $10 USD Levy for tourists. You can pay on arrival or ahead of time here: https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/

Finally, Indonesia now does their customs forms digitally. You can scan a QR code in the airport as you approach the customs area or you can fill it out ahead of time here: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/