What is ACIYLS?
In an era of rapid globalization, the ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) emerges as a pivotal platform for cultivating the next generation of leaders. This program is dedicated to fostering global readiness, encouraging innovative thinking, and promoting sustainable development among high-achieving youth leaders. By bridging diverse cultures and perspectives, YLS sets a foundation for a more interconnected and understanding world.
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6 days of discovery,
innovation and networking
Youths from 12 nations
across ASEAN-China-India
180 Sustainability
Startathon Finalists
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Event highlight
July – September
Sustainability Startathon: Country Rounds
3600 youths from across ASEAN, China, and India tackle challenges for a sustainable future
29 October – 3 November
Sustainability Quest
Experiential, team-oriented learning activities and hands-on, problem-solving experiences
Sustainability Forum
An abundance of regional and global perspectives from thought leaders in sustainability and entrepreneurship
Sustainability Startathon: Grand Finals
The ultimate test of entrepreneurship and sustainability for the next generation of youth leaders in Asia
Networking Dinner & Showcase
Opportunities to connect with industry experts and open new channels of communication
ACIYLS 2023 collection
Speakers
Dr Piti Srisangnam
Executive Director
ASEAN Foundation
Jonathan Jong
Group Chief Sustainability Officer
ComfortDelgro Corporation Ltd
Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer
City Development Limited
Russ Neu
Founder and CEO
Social Collider
Mun Wei Chan
Founder & Principal Consultant
SustainableSG
Sean Tan
Founder
Ezcompostr
Luke Tay
Founder
Cornucopia Futurescapes
Carrie Chan
CEO & co-founder
Avant Meats
Dr Marvin Joseph Montefrio
Associate Professor, NUS
Head of Studies,
Environmental Studies
Dr Parag Agarwal
Founder and CEO
JanaJal
Amanda Yap, CFA
Head of Sustainability, Fullerton Fund Management
Chrissie Choo
Founder
CoCreates
Mentors
Rohan Subash
Sustainability Education at The Future Founders Co.
Supriya Panchangam Chief
Everything Officer
The Future Founders Co
Keith Wo
Sustainability Consultant Schneider Electric
Ong Joo Sun
Strategic Commercial Director Nanyang Inc. Group
Droston Tang
Advisor
Whizmeal Pte Ltd
Dr Le Chen Cheng
Lecturer
School of Environment
NTU
Hakin Ramli
Development & Academy Lead Social Collider
Shannon Kobran
Regional Team Lead, Asia
SDG Academy
Douglas Peris
Partner
Founder Bridge
Dr. Utanes, Godofredo
Cristobal "Fred"
Dean, Ascensus Institute
Dr. Kiran Kumari Patil
Dean University Industry Interaction Center - UIIC
Ms Chrissie Choo
Founder
CoCreates
Dr Piti Srisangnam
Executive Director
ASEAN Foundation
Dr Eugene Sng
Dean of Learning and Development
Centre For Cybersecurity
Kirpal Singh Sidhu
Partner
Founder Bridge
M. Ibnur Rashad
Chief Innovation Officer Guild
Startathon judges
Geer How Ho
Senior Associate Director
Minimum Viable Products Studio, National University of Singapore
Pang Yee Ean
Founder and Director,
Urbina Capital
Patrick Low
General Manager (Asia Pacific)
Ruijie Networks
Shannon Kobran
Regional Team Lead, Asia
SDG Academy
Dr Le Chen Cheng
Lecturer
School of Environment
NTU
Palani Palaniappan
Group CEO Lifelong Learning Academy
Sandeep Tiwari
Sustainability Partner Singapore Environment Council
Terence Tan
Managing Partner
IPV Capital.
Marcus Pang
Vice President
Gartner