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The Asia-Europe Training & Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy is still open for applications!📣

Want to know what it is like to participate in the Training and Youth Summit? Hear directly from Alumni Dr Sean THUM (Malaysia) as he reflects on his participation.

Take this opportunity to engage with like-minded people who are interested in Science, Innovation, Technology, and International relations and wish to contribute to the field of Science and Technology Diplomacy themselves.

What: Asia-Europe Training & Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026
When: 1 September – 8 October 2026 (6-week online programme with welcome elements in July and August) followed by in-person Youth Summit 19-23 October 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia for selected participants
Who: Young diplomats, government officials, and research & science managers (up to 35 years old)

⚛️Ready to take the next step? Learn more and apply via the link:https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2026/
Deadline 21 June 2026.

The ASEFYLS Capacity Training 2026 and the Online Training Phase has officially started!😍

Thank you to the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies (CIFS) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for your support on the programme and for Mr Carsten BECK, Director and Futurist at CIFS and Dr Lizan E PERANTE-CALINA, Senior Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School of Public Management at DAP for delivering welcome remarks on behalf of the organisations alongside with Mr ZHANG Lei, Deputy Executive Director at ASEF.

Over the next coming weeks, our 96 participants come from diverse youth and student organisations across 48 countries in Asia and Europe, and together they will explore the topic of 'Anticipatory Leadership for a Human-Centred Future' in webinars, interactives exercises, and leadership dialogues - fusing theory, training, and action! 💪

This journey starts next week, where we will begin with the thematic sessions of the Online Training Programme with a webinar on 'Anticipatory Leadership Mindset'. 🧠

➡️Interested in joining us? Sign up for the open webinars and come along with us on this journey! Learn more here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H062_JL0

Thinking of applying for the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026, but you still have some questions? Look no further! 📣

We are here to answer some of your most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Why should you apply?
2. Are there any fees or costs involved?
3. How do I know if I am eligible? Do I need prior knowledge of the topic to apply?

Swipe to get the answers to these and many more! You can also learn more about the programme and the application process by catching up on the recording of our FAQ Webinar that took place yesterday.

❓Have further questions for us? Ask them in the comments; visit our website; watch our FAQ Webinar recording; or send an email to us at [email protected]

➡️ All this and more can be found on our website here: https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2026/

📆 Deadline to apply: 21 June 2026.

Are you passionate about Science Diplomacy, International Collaboration, and Innovation? Join our Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026!🙌

Discover the foundations of science diplomacy, and strengthen your ability to bridge personal, cultural, and professional perspectives. Learn from leading experts and practitioners about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field and equip yourself with the knowledge to make a tangible impact on international collaboration and policy development.

Learn more and apply before Sunday, 21 June! https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2026/
📥Open for young diplomats, government officials, and research & science managers from Asia and Europe up to 35 years old.

❓Have questions about the eligibility requirements or the application process? Do not worry! We are hosting a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Webinar on Tuesday, 2 June, to answer any burning questions you might have about the programme or for your application. Sign up and join us next week: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BCqHnVffTiK-tSlUoTTOiw #/registration

Open Call: Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026 - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) As part of the Asia-Europe Science and Technology Diplomacy Initiative for Young Professionals, ASEF is conducting the second edition of the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy in 2026 – and you can join us! (Learn more about 2025’s edition here)

The Asia-Europe Training & Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy is back for a second edition and the Call for Applications is now open!📣

Are you passionate about science diplomacy, international collaboration, and innovation? Don't miss out on the chance to join the programme which connects them all!

What: Asia-Europe Training & Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026

When: 1 September – 8 October 2026 (6-week online programme with welcome elements in July and August) and followed by in-person Youth Summit 19-23 October 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia for selected participants

Who: Young diplomats, government officials, and research & science managers (up to 35 years old)

Why join?
▪️Build practical skills through webinars and interactive workshops exploring science and technology diplomacy ecosystems and learn about the latest trends and opportunities in the field
▪️Develop your intercultural understanding for more effective science communication and diplomatic collaboration, to gain the confidence to work across disciplines and with different stakeholders
▪️Network with peers and established professionals across two continents to build lasting connections

This programme is designed to empower the next generation of science diplomats in Asia and Europe and you can be part of that!⚛️

Ready to take the next step? Learn more and apply via the link here: https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2026/

Open Call: Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026 - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) As part of the Asia-Europe Science and Technology Diplomacy Initiative for Young Professionals, ASEF is conducting the second edition of the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy in 2026 – and you can join us! (Learn more about 2025’s edition here)

Do you wish to be part of shaping the future of education of Science Diplomacy? ⚛️

Our 'Science Diplomacy Education Symposium' takes place this Wednesday, 20 May and is still open for registrations!

We are pleased to invite you to take part in the upcoming Symposium, an international platform designed to bring together educators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners committed to strengthening the role of higher education in science diplomacy. Academia and research institutions play a crucial part in international collaboration and is a vital stakeholder in the Science Diplomacy ecosystem - but what role does also higher education play in not just engaging in but teaching Science Diplomacy? 👩‍🏫

Join us as we explore innovative approaches to interdisciplinary and future-oriented learning, and as our experts share their insights on integrating science diplomacy into education frameworks. Be a part of the movement which is shaping Science Diplomacy education today, for a sustainable and cooperative future.

➡️ Learn more about the programme and register by clicking the link here: https://asef.org/projects/science-diplomacy-education-symposium/

✨Can truly improve education, or are we overlooking deeper questions about , , and what it means to ? 📚🌍

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined the latest edition of the ASEF Lecture Series 2026 in Singapore, featuring Prof Wayne Holmes for a thought-provoking lecture on “Artificial Intelligence, Education and Human Agency: A Critical Studies Perspective.”

💡The session challenged dominant narratives surrounding AI in education, raising important questions about ethics, pedagogy, surveillance, equity, and human agency in an increasingly AI-shaped world.

ASEF Deputy Executive Director Mr ZHANG Lei opened and closed the session, thanking Prof Holmes for his insightful contributions and emphasising the importance of ensuring that education empowers individuals not only to use AI, but to think critically, act ethically, and exercise meaningful agency in a world increasingly impacted by AI.”

👏Thank you to all participants for contributing to this rich and timely discussion.

Read more about the Lecture here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05xw0Q0
Learn more about our work in 2026 in the intersection of AI and Education here:
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