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How can Youth lead for the next stage of society: Society 5.0? Open call for participants for the 5th ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS5)
WHAT IS #ASEFYLS5?
The 5th ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS5) is a Leadership Programme for young Asians & Europeans on “Leadership in Society 5.0″. ASEFYLS5 connects young professionals and students from 50+ Asian and European countries to learn, exchange and collaborate.
This programme includes three phases:
- Knowledge Building Phase | 3 – 28 August 2023 | Virtual
An in-depth exploration into Leadership and Society 5.0 through trainings - Youth Summit | 12 – 16 September 2023 | Salamanca, Spain
People-to-people exchanges, networking and learning in the local context - Leadership in Action | September – December 2023 | Virtual
Turning theory into action, collaboration between participants to find solutions for real-life challenges
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Network! Meet like-minded youth from all across Asia & Europe and build up your network for future partnerships & collaborations
- Collaborate! Work in diverse groups and develop your intercultural understanding
- Learn! Receive training on Leadership and Society 5.0, from leading institutions and thematic experts
- Speak up! Bring the youth voice into the multilateral policy arena and contribute to decision-making
- Explore Spain! Experience local Spanish culture in the historic city of Salamanca
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You are…
- A citizen of one of the eligible Asian and European Countries*
- A Young Professional or Student between 18-30 years
- From any academic background or discipline
- Enthusiastic and committed to working with an interdisciplinary, intercultural team
- Keen to learn more about Society 5.0 and exchange with your peers from all across Asia & Europe
There are neither registration nor participation fees for this programme. Accommodation, meals and travel subsidies will be provided for the selected participants.
*All ASEF projects are implemented in line with the decision of the ASEF Board of Governors.
WHAT COMMITMENT IS NEEDED?
From August to December 2023, selected participants are expected to join and be engaged in:
- 8 virtual Knowledge Building Phase virtual sessions for (approx. 16 hours), along with individual tasks (self-paced)
- 5 days on-site Youth Summit programme in Salamanca
- Opening & Closing Leadership in Action Phase virtual sessions (approx. 4 hours), and at least 5 virtual group meetings, working closely with your team
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