Deadline: 15th September 2023 | An opportunity for Gen-Z to connect, exchange ideas, and build networks with their peers from across ASEAN and Japan, fostering a deeper understanding of community development and solutions to social challenges in ASEAN and Japan.
The programme of the Pre-event will bring aspiring Gen-Z ASEAN and Japan youth leaders from all ASEAN Countries, Timor-Leste and Japan for an in-person workshop on 18 – 19 October 2023 that will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The selected delegates would also have an opportunity to participate the ASEAN – Japan Generation Z Business Summit in Kairuizawa, Japan in December 2023. More specifically, the Pre-event and the Summit will provide the following benefits to the participants.
1) Collaboration with Gen-Z Leaders from ASEAN and Japan
The Gen-Z Summit and the Pre-event will be opportunities to collaborate with Gen Z leaders from Japan & ASEAN, who will lead the economy and society in the future, to strengthen the ties between ASEAN and Japan.
2) Boost Your Business and Brand Equity
The strong the network of the Gen-Z leaders in ASEAN and Japan will be a great resource for you business to expand in the region. Also, your contribution to the summit is expected to gain publicity through various media in Japan and ASEAN.
3) Access to Government and Collaboration with Public Sectors
The Gen-Z Summit and the Pre-event will be opportunities to build relationships with the key government departments of ASEAN and Japan.
4) Immersion into Japan and ASEAN society
Trip to Japan and Jakarta will be provided by the program. They will cover expenses related to flight, accommodation, local transportation, all activities related to the programme, daily meal, and travel insurance in Jakarta and Karuizawa.
Eligibilities
- Aspiring youth of the Gen-Z (in principle, below 30 years old) that hold an ASEAN Member State or Timor Leste passport* (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) and resides in the country of citizenship.
- Applicants must be able to attend the whole program of the Pre-event (October 18 and 19 in Jakarta, Indonesia) and the Summit (December 14 and 15 in Karuizawa, Japan).
- Applicants must be able to communicate fluently in both spoken and written English.
- Applicants must have active e-mail accounts and social media for ease of communication with the organisers and other participants.
Specifically—we are looking for youth with the following backgrounds;
- Founder of start-ups and social entrepreneurs who have achieved significant growth of businesses
- Potential entrepreneurs with significant academic or professional achievements
- Gen-Z leaders in large corporates
- Gen-Z leaders in the public sector and academia
Participate the on-site ASEAN – Japan Generation Z Business Leaders’ Summit in Japan and the Pre-event in Indonesia
Upon the selection for the pre-event programme, the selected delegates will be invited to participate the ASEAN – Japan Z Generation Business Summit in Kairuzawa, Japan. This summit is scheduled on December 14 and 15, 2023.
During the Summit, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Interact with the ASEAN and Japan Leaders, industry experts and have an opportunity to interface with them, and
- Engage in interactive workshops and discussions on various issues
Programme Timeline:
| Activity | Scheduled Date |
| Call for applications | 25 August to 15 September 2023 |
| Selection of top applicants to join the Programme | 18 – 29 September 2023 |
| Announcement of the top applicants from ASEAN Member States & Timor Leste | 2 October 2023 |
| On-site programme in Jakarta, Indonesia | October 18 and 19, 2023 |
| On-site programme in Kairuzawa, Japan | December 14 and 15, 2023 |
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 15th September, 2023