

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 PanchangamChief
Everything Officer
The Future Founders Co

Keith Wo
Sustainability Consultant Schneider Electric

Ong Joo Sun
Strategic Commercial DirectorNanyang Inc. Group

Droston Tang
Advisor
Whizmeal Pte Ltd

Dr Le Chen Cheng
Lecturer
School of Environment
NTU

Hakin Ramli
Development & Academy LeadSocial 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 CEOLifelong Learning Academy

Sandeep Tiwari
Sustainability Partner Singapore Environment Council

Terence Tan
Managing Partner
IPV Capital.

Marcus Pang
Vice President
Gartner
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