| 2013 |
Hira, T. K. Home Economics Literacy: Investing in Our Future. Keynote address, 17th ARAHE Biennial International Congress, National Institute of Education, Singapore, July 14-19. |
| 2012 |
Hira, T. K. Long Term Family Financial Sustainability Through Values Based Financial Education: Implications for Home Economists Around the Globe. Keynote address, IFHE Congress, Melbourne, Australia, July 18. |
| 2012 |
Hira, T. K., “The Role Of Financial Literacy In Improving Consumer Awareness: The American Example” THE SYMPOSIUM ON “The Consumer Law and Areas of Enforcement within the Financial Sector. ” Istanbul, Turkey, December 6. |
| 2012 |
Hira, T. K. Enhancing Economic Well Being of Family and the Society Through Sustainable Financial Behavior. Keynote address, 1st International Family and Consumer Sciences Congress, Hacettepe UnivBersity, Belek-Antalya, Turkey, November 7 -10. |
| 2010 |
Hira, T. K. Promoting Financial Success: National Strategy for Financial Literacy, Chuo University, Tokyo Japan, December 22. |
| 2010 |
Hira, T. K. Bankruptcy Reform: Effectiveness of Financial Counseling and Education. Yokahama University, Tokyo, Japan, December 23. |
| 2008 |
Hira, T. K. Home economics as a foundation for human capital development (keynote). National Institute of Educations (NIE) and Association of Home Economics Singapore (AHES) Symposium, March 7. |
| 2006 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of workplace financial education on career satisfaction and employee loyalty. Financial Forum II, Canadian Home Economics Education, Vancouver, BC, Canada, December 8–10. |
| 2006 |
Hira, T. K. The changing agenda for home economics: Cultivating flexible, sustainable practices in the face of globalization (keynote). International Home Economics Congress, Ankara, Turkey, March 22–24. |
| 2005 |
Hira, T. K. Empowering families and strengthening communities through home economics education (keynote). First International Conference of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan, March 14. |
| 2004 |
Hira, T. K. Barriers—bridging the divides among the societies: The potentials of and challenges for home economics (keynote). International Federation of Home Economic Congress, Kyoto, Japan, August 3. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Importance of financial literacy in the current technology and information environment. Japan Consumer Finance Association (JCFA) Consumer Finance Symposium, Osaka/Tokyo, Japan, October. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Challenges facing the debt counseling industry in America and global implications. Japan Consumer Finance Association (JCFA) Financial Counseling Workshop, Tokyo, Japan, October. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Critical elements of financial education for high school students. Consumer Education Association of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, October. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of the proposed U.S. consumer bankruptcy legislation on credit counseling and financial education of the American consumer (keynote). Annual Conference of the Academy of Consumer Finance and Services, Sapporo, Japan, November. |
| 2003 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of regulations on the availability and cost of financial products and services (panel member). Annual Conference of the Academy of Consumer Finance and Services, Sapporo, Japan, November. |
| 2001 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning: A new approach to curriculum in family economics and management (one-week seminar). University of Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
| 2000 |
Hira, T. K. Financial planning education: A requirement for consumers in the 21st century (keynote). Japan Association of Consumer Education, Nagoya, Japan. |
| 1999 |
Hira, T. K. The nature of a fresh start and the role of financial education in granting discharge to Chapter 7 debtors. INSOL International Conference of the Americas, Bermuda. |
| 1998 |
Hira, T. K. Importance of financial management education as part of family resource management in developing economies. College of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan. |
| 1997 |
Hira, T. K. Credit culture and the need for money management education. University of Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
| 1996 |
Hira, T. K. Application of family resource management model to improve family financial well-being. International Federation of Home Economics Congress, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Credit counseling model: Implications for the industry. Consumer Finance Association Conference, Osaka, Japan. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer credit issues and the role of money management education and credit counseling (keynote). Japan-American Consumer Education Conference, Tokyo, Japan. |
| 1995 |
Hira, T. K. Factors influencing saving behavior of American households. Japan-American Consumer Education Conference, Tokyo, Japan. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Underlying causes of family financial problems and development of appropriate financial counseling techniques. Otago Budget Advisory Services district meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Changing family structure and the economic well-being of New Zealand families (keynote). New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services, Wellington, New Zealand. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Why we must develop formal educational courses in financial planning. Rotary International, Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Status of financial planning profession and professionals in the U.S.A: Implications for institutions of higher education. Investment Portfolio Design and Securities Limited, Auckland, New Zealand. |
| 1994 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer debt and consumer bankruptcy in the U.S.A.: The need for money management education and financial counseling. Association of Home Science Alumnae of New Zealand, Inc., Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| 1992 |
Hira, T. K. International comparison of consumer bankruptcy and consumer debt (keynote). Annual meeting of National Conference of Bankruptcy Clerks (NCBC), Acapulco, Mexico. |
| 1990 |
Hira, T. K. Risk management practices and their impact on household’s satisfaction with financial status. Nara Women’s University Department of Consumer Economics and Resource Management, Nara, Japan. |
| 1990 |
Hira, T. K. Differences in options available to consumers defaulting on their credit obligations: Comparison among U.S.A., Canada, Japan, and Scotland. International Credit Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Analysis of debt structure among bankruptcies: An international comparison. The West-London University, London, England. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Relationship between consumer bankruptcies and family poverty in Scotland. Citizens Advice Scotland Jubilee National Conference on Poverty, Glasgow, Scotland. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Determinants of household assets management among Japanese: A systems approach. National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan. |
| 1989 |
Hira, T. K. Invited to be the resource leader in the professional development program for official receivers of the bankruptcy branch. Conducted by Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Consumer, and Corporate Affairs Canada, Halifax, Canada. |
| 1987 |
Hira, T. K. Credit unions and their role in financial counseling in the United States. Annual meeting of North Edinburgh Credit Union, Edinburgh, Scotland. |
| 1987 |
Hira, T. K. Assessment and evaluation of family financial management curriculum for home economics educators. Manchester Polytechnic Institute, Department of Home Economics, Manchester, England. |
| 1987 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer credit problems affecting U.S. families. Jubilee Centre for Family Research, Cambridge, England. |
| 1987 |
Hira, T. K. Role of education to alleviate family financial problems. Institute of Home Economics, Scottish Branch, Queen’s College, Glasgow, Scotland. |
| 1987 |
Hira, T. K. Factors contributing to family financial problems. Institute of Home Economics, Scottish Branch, Queen’s College, Glasgow, Scotland. |
| 1986 |
Hira, T. K. Impact of financial problems on family living and family financial management education. Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan. |
| 1986 |
Hira, T. K. Household’s financial management practices influencing solvency and satisfaction (keynote). Japan Society of Household Economics, Osaka, Japan. |
| 1986 |
Hira, T. K. Consumer bankruptcies in the U.S. and Canada: Causes and effects. Osaka Bar Association, Osaka, Japan. |
| 1986 |
Hira, T. K. Factors influencing various aspects of household financial management. 8th International Home Economics Research Conference, Glasgow, Scotland. |
