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Global Reunion Conference
The University at Buffalo - SUNY’s flagship - cordially invites you to the 2025 UB Alumni Global Reunion Conference in the exquisite setting of Bali, Indonesia.
Hosted by UB's Office of Alumni Engagement, Office of International Education and the UB Indonesian Alumni Network.
Join us in the idyllic paradise of Bali for a special gathering of True Blue alumni and friends from around the world. This unique event offers a perfect opportunity to reconnect and celebrate UB’s proud tradition of academic excellence and global engagement.
Stay engaged with UB’s impactful research and international initiatives through insightful panels on pressing global issues, all while enjoying Bali’s vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich international connections.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate UB’s global spirit in one of the world’s most captivating destinations!
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Event Details
When and where
The Alumni Global Reunion Conference takes place on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Bali Beach Hotel Sanur.
Registration
- Early Bird : On or before Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - USD $150
- Standard : Wednesday, April 2 - Sunday, June 1, 2025 - USD $200
(Early bird and standard registration include a full-day conference with coffee breaks, buffet lunch, UB swag, welcome networking social with beverages including beer, exclusive reunion favors, and an alfresco buffet dinner with cultural performances. Does not include hotel accommodations.)
- Dinner Guest : USD $50
(dinner guest of conference registrant only)
Hotel Accommodations
Bali Beach Hotel Sanur (nestled within The Meru Sanur Resort)
Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan
Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227
Phone: +62 361 2012000
We strongly recommend booking your accommodations in advance, whether you choose to stay at the conference hotel or another venue.
Discounted Conference Hotel Rate
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Bali Beach Hotel Sanur at a special discounted rate exclusively for our registered conference attendees. To qualify for this rate, reservations must be made by January 31, 2025, with a minimum stay of three nights from July 17–20, 2025.
- Deluxe Room with Ocean View (for 2 occupancy, includes complimentary breakfast): Rp 2,700,000/night (Approximately USD$170/night)
This special rate may also be extended for bookings of more than three nights, subject to availability. To secure this discounted rate, please book early by contacting Muhammad Rio Farza of PT. Merrys Tour & Travel Service via WhatsApp at +62 812 3619 5157 or email at resvmerrystour@gmail.com to make your reservation.
Note: Reservations made directly with the Bali Beach Hotel Sanur or The Meru Sanur will be subject to their standard published rates.
What's Nearby?
- Sindhu Night Market (1.5 km), 5 mins by car, 20 min walk
- ICON Bali Shopping Mall (1.8 km), 5 mins by car, 24 min walk
- Bajra Sandhi Monument (3.5 km), 8 mins by car
- Werdhi Budaya Art Center (4.9 km), 10 mins by car
- Bali Museum (7.8 km), 14 mins by car
- Bali Bird Park (9.6 km), 15 mins by car
- Sukawati Art Market (13 km), 20 mins by car
- Bali Zoo (12.1 km), 20 mins by car
Tailored Excursions: Explore Bali in a Day
We have curated a selection of exciting one-day excursions for you to enjoy during your time in Bali, in partnership with PT. Merrys Tour & Travel Services, offered at a special rate.
Each excursion includes private transport in a medium-sized air-conditioned bus, entrance fees, donations, parking, an English-speaking guide, and meals dependent on the package tour.
These thoughtfully designed tours ensure a seamless and enriching experience, allowing you to explore Bali's culture, beauty, and unique attractions with ease and comfort.
To secure your excursion experience, please contact Muhammad Rio Farza via WhatsApp at +62 812 3619 5157 or email at resvmerrystour@gmail.com to make your booking.
JUNGLE GOLD ULUN DANU-BALI FARM HOUSE-TANAH LOT (L,D)
Price: RP. 1.125.000/PAX (Approximately USD$71 per person)
Package Tour Itinerary:
Hotel pickup; Factory Tour, Mini Garden Tour, Chocolate Education, Fresh Chocolate Making, Free Chocolate Tasting (16 variants); Ulundanu Beratan, is located approximately 1200 meters high above sea level and it surrounded by the beautiful scenery of mountainous landscape with fresh air; Lunch at Mentari Restaurant; Bali Farm House: Amazing place, meticulous gardens with places to relax and admire nature. Also you can see, play, feed their cute animals (Alpaca, Donkey, Pony, etc); Tanah lot: Tanah Lot epitomizes the romantic island of Bali. The silhouette of Pura Tanah Lot is one of themost popular iconic features of Bali; Dinner at D Jukung Restaurant; Hotel dropoff.
Please note that each excursion package requires a minimum of 25 participants to operate.
ALAS HARUM-KINTAMANI-DESA PENGLIPURAN (L,D)
Price: RP. 1.000.000/PAX (Approximately USD$63 per person)
Package Tour Itinerary:
Hotel pickup; Alas Harum coffee plantation is one of popular agrotourism which will be offering you many activities like the steps of making the luwak coffee, swing, zip line and a lot of spots for taking picture with perfect beautiful view like a private terrace view, glass floor, bird nest, dancing bridge, the big curve of gorilla face and pekak brayut; Lunch Buffet at Grand Puncak Sari Restaurant; Kintamani: The object of mountain tourism is very unique and stunning, with cool air condition in the daytime and cold at night; Desa Penglipuran: This village is famous as one of the tourist destinations in Bali because of its people who still carry out and preserve traditional Balinese culture in their daily lives; Dinner at Tlaga Singha Restaurant; Hotel dropoff.
Please note that each excursion package requires a minimum of 25 participants to operate.
GWK - MELASTI - PANDAWA - TANAH BARAK - ULUWATU (L,D)
Price: RP. 1.000.000/PAX (Approximately USD$63 per person)
Package Tour Itinerary:
Hotel pickup; GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana): One of the tallest and largest modern statues with over 120 meters in height and 64 meters in width. This 60-hectare park offers a place to watch art & cultural performances, observe exhibitions, and experience conferences; Lunch at GWK-Beranda Restaurant; Melasti Beach: Melasti Beach is a beautiful beach located below a high cliff. unspoiled blue sea, make this beach to be one of the best in the region Ungasan; Pandawa Beach & Tanah Barak: By the beaches, the limestone cliffs are perforated and engraved with beautiful sculpture characters as the place of the Five Pandava in the Mahabharata story. This beauty is also combined with the high limestone hills that surround the beach; Uluwatu: is one of the nine directional temples of Bali meant to protect it from evil spirits. This spectacular temple is one to marvel with as it perched at the edge of the rock overlooking the sea as if on guard. Kecak Dance is usually called by the Cak Dance or Fire Dance. This dance is a mass entertainment dance that depicts a role of art and is not accompanied by musical instruments or gamelan; Dinner at Jimbaran Seafood (Cuisine); Hotel dropoff.
Please note that each excursion package requires a minimum of 25 participants to operate.
Program Schedule
We’re finalizing the schedule and panelists. Please check back soon for more details!
Have a question?
Please reach out to intlalumni@buffalo.edu.