The ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) is a youth platform that builds a community of young people from Asia and Europe. It invites participants to embark on a learning journey to reflect on and develop their 1) self-leadership (you), 2) team leadership (us) and 3) social leadership (everyone). ASEFYLS is designed to foster a spirit of curiosity, innovation and intercultural understanding among young people, who will be able to take on leadership roles and drive social progress through community engagement.
“Anticipatory leadership” is the ability and habit of using the future to inform the present, by analysing trends, exploring various future scenarios and using that knowledge to challenge assumptions, adjust leadership style and undertake collaborative and adaptive actions that drive systems towards more equitable and sustainable futures.
The ASEFYLS2026 programme consists of two elements:
- Training phase: 9 June to 30 July 2026, online.
- Action phase: August–November 2026, local communities.
Who can apply?
- Students and young professionals aged between 18 and 30.
- Citizens of any of theeligibleAsian andEuropeancountries.
- Hold a leadership role in a youth organisation or student association (not limited to members of the board of directors or executive committees).
- Have an advanced command of English, both spoken and written.
Accommodation, meals and travel grants will be provided to selected participants.
Deadline: 12 May 2026.
More information: Eurodesk.
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