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
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.
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
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 region
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
Date: April 8-12, 2014
Theme: Asia's New Future: Identifying New Growth Drivers
Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang
Date: April 6-8, 2013
Theme: Asia Seeking Development for All: Restructuring, Responsibility & Cooperation
Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping
Date: April 1-3, 2012
Theme: Asia in the Changing World: Moving Toward Sound & Sustainable Development
Leading Chinese Attendee: Li Keqiang
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 representatives from 39 countries and regions
Date: April 14-16, 2011
Theme: Inclusive Development: Common Agenda & New Challenges
Leading Chinese Attendee: Hu Jintao
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 2,474 representatives
Date: April 9-11, 2010
Theme: Green Recovery: Asia's Realistic Choice for Sustainable Growth
Leading Chinese Attendee: Xi Jinping
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 2,000 government officials, business representatives and scholars from 32 countries and regions
Date: April 17-19, 2009
Theme: Asia: Managing Beyond Crisis
Leading Chinese Attendee: Wen Jiabao
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,800 representatives
Date: April 11-13, 2008
Theme: Green Asia: Moving Towards Win-Win Through Changes
Leading Chinese Attendee: Hu Jintao
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,700 representatives
Date: April 20-22, 2007
Theme: Asia Winning in Today's Global Economy Innovation and Sustainable Development
Leading Chinese Attendee: Wu Bangguo
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: 1,410 representatives from 36 countries and regions
Date: April 21-23, 2006
Theme: The New Opportunities of Asia: Driving Growth to the Next Level
Leading Chinese Attendee: Zeng Qinghong
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 850 representatives from 40 countries and regions
Date: April 22-24, 2005
Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: New Role of Asia
Leading Chinese Attendee: Jia Qinglin
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,200 political, business representatives and scholars from over 40 countries and regions
Date: April 24-25, 2004
Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: An Asia Open to the World
Leading Chinese Attendee: Hu Jintao
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,000 political, business representatives and scholars from 35 countries and regions
Date: Nov 2-3, 2003
Theme: Asia Searching for Win-Win: Development through Cooperation
Leading Chinese Attendee: Wen Jiabao
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,200 representatives from over 30 countries and regions
Date: April 12-13, 2002
Theme: New Century, New Challenge, A New Asia: Economic Development and Cooperation
Leading Chinese Attendee: Zhu Rongji
Attendees from participating countries, regions and organizations: over 1,900 representatives from 48 countries and regions
