ASEF Young Leaders Summit is a fully funded youth summit organized by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) for young leaders from across Asia and Europe. This summit offers a unique platform for youth to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping a human-centered, inclusive, and sustainable future through ASEFYLS6 – a holistic leadership development program. The initiative focuses on building leadership capacity across three levels: self-leadership, team leadership, and societal leadership. This year’s theme is ‘Leadership & Society 5.0’.

Society 5.0 is a vision of the future where technology is integrated into every aspect of life to address social challenges while ensuring economic growth. The summit will explore what kind of leadership is essential for such a future and how young changemakers can equip themselves to lead ethically, sustainably, and digitally. ASEFYLS6 aims to cultivate innovation, intercultural understanding, and a sense of global responsibility among its participants.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in deep conversations, share perspectives, and work in diverse teams throughout the youth forum It’s an ideal opportunity for passionate individuals who want to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond. The ASEF summit also serves as a platform to build long-lasting cross-cultural friendships and networks that extend beyond the event itself. Participants will gain not only knowledge but also valuable global exposure.

ASEF Young Leaders Summit:

Host Country:

•Japan

Host Organization:

•Asia-Europe Foundation

Youth Summit Location:

 •Osaka

Mode of Program:

•Online & In-person

Program Timeline: July – October

The summit runs from July to October and consists of three phases:
•Phase 1: Knowledge Building (29 July – 26 August) – Conducted online, with live sessions twice a week featuring expert talks and leadership training.
•Phase 2: Leadership in Action (27 August – 28 September) – Also online, were teams of Asian and European youth collaborate on real-life challenges presented by the UNDP.
•Phase 3: Youth Summit (29 September – 5 October) – A fully funded in-person summit in Osaka, Japan, involving workshops, expert dialogues, and team presentations.

Benefits of the ASEF Young Leaders Summit:

•The summit is fully funded.
•The host organization will provide accommodation to the participants.
•Meals will also be given.
•Round-way airfare will be paid for by the host organization.
•The organizers will also provide free professional and leadership training, along with certificates for all participants.
•Certificates will be awarded after the completion of the Summit.

Eligibility Criteria for ASEF Young Leaders Summit:

•You should be between 18 to 30 years old.
•You must be from an eligible country in Asia or Europe.
•You need to have good English skills, both speaking and writing.
•The team will look at your motivation for joining the summit.
•They’ll also consider your experience in community or social work.
•Your interests should match the summit’s theme of Society 5.0.
•They aim to select a diverse group — with equal chances for everyone, no matter where you’re from or your background.

Documents Required for the #ASEFYLS CAPACITY BUILDINGS:

•Valid Passport.
•Updated CV.
•Educational transcripts.
•Any other supporting document that you think is necessary to have while traveling to a foreign
country.