APATAS is a non-profit organization. It's key objectives are: 1.Asia Pacific Association of Technology and Society (APATAS) is the key forum for exchange and dialogue on the ever changing natures of modern technology and society across the Asia Pacific; 2.Deliberate new knowledge, working models, approaches and strategies on the understanding of effects (positive or negative) between modern technology and society; 3.Initiate collaborative networks for the development of understanding between modern technology and society in both the local and global contexts.