Deadline: 25th January 2026 | Shape ASEAN’s future with fellow changemakers at a high-level youth diplomacy workshop in Jakarta.
Be part of the ASEAN Future Forum NextGen Workshop 2026—a dynamic 2-day programme for emerging youth leaders from across Southeast Asia and the UK. This workshop focuses on real-world skills for diplomacy, negotiation, and policy engagement, all rooted in ASEAN’s unique consensus-based culture.
Eligibility:
• Open to youth aged 18–35 from all ASEAN Member States and the UK
• Applicants should have a track record of leadership, an interest in regional cooperation, and awareness of pressing issues in ASEAN
• Participation is subject to background checks (including for non-UK nationals)
Description:
Held in Jakarta from 9–10 March 2026, this fully funded workshop gathers 24 youth delegates for hands-on training in regional leadership. Organised by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam with support from the UK, the programme blends lectures, simulations, field visits, and cultural exploration. You’ll work directly with ASEAN institutions, tech firms, and policy experts—and help draft the AFF Youth Vision Statement 2030, a collective declaration of youth aspirations for ASEAN’s future.
Benefits:
• Fully funded travel, accommodation, and meals
• Diplomatic and negotiation skills training
• Direct engagement with ASEAN officials and institutions
• Field trips to tech companies and heritage sites in Jakarta
• Chance to shape and present a Youth Vision Statement at AFF 2026 in Hanoi
• Certification and networking with youth leaders and experts from the region
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 25th January, 2026