Experiencing Asia : The 3rd International Asian Congress The Changing Role of Asia in the Contemporary World : Toruń, (18-20 May, 2016), Towarzystwo Azji i Pacyfiku

The paper reports the Third International Asian Congress “The Changing Role of Asia in the Contemporary World” that took place in Toruń on May 18 – 20, 2016. It presents the range and scope of the conference and its main scientific results. The conference report describes influence of the Congress on the development of Asian studies in Central Europe, as well as the reception of this event, including participating diplomats, policy-makers and respected scholars. Moreover, it briefly presents accompanying events of the Congress and its unique character of the place where politics, business, science and culture can merge together