Stronger overseas relations were forged in 1991, when the association hosted the first World Gan Clan conference. The conference was attended by more than 300 delegates from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, United States, Canada and Malaysia. During the conference, the Association organised academic forums and talks, set up the cyber centre of the World Gan Clan. The Association also established the World Gan Clan Cultural and Educational Fund and raised S$200,000 for it.