According to the Asian Digital Transformation Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Hong Kong and Singapore were among the top three in Asia in the categories of digital infrastructure, human capital, and industry connectivity. In recent years, the Singaporean government has actively developed its innovation economy and has topped the Global Innovation Index in Asia several times. Malaysia has also actively promoted the Malaysia Digital as the new national strategic initiative to encourage and attract companies, talents and investment.
In light of that, the Asia Pacific Youth Development Foundation (AYF) will organize the “Future Impact Leaders Program” in November with 3 focused areas on 1) Smart cities, 2) Social innovation, and 3) Digital transformation. Training, research, and overseas exchange visits will be organised to understand the innovative examples of Singapore and Malaysia, and allow us to reflect on how to apply in Hong Kong’s context.
Participants will also have the opportunity to visit local start-ups, talk with young leaders, and learn about the innovative policies promoting innovation in Singapore and Malaysia, fully immersing themselves in the local innovation culture, enriching their knowledge, and preparing for future economic development and transformation. Before and after the trip, we will also arrange three training workshops for participants to learn about relevant topics, and they will have the opportunity to participate in a media writing workshop to turn what they learn into articles that may be published on other media platforms.
Date: November 8-12, 2023
Quota: 15 people
Key Itineraries: Visits to multinational technology companies, startups, charity and business summits, universities (including scholarship introduction meetings for international students), in-depth youth exchanges between the two places
Fee: HKD $4800 (including local accommodation, meals, airfare, travel insurance)
Registration link: https://bit.ly/ayf-filp-2023-application
Deadline for standard-round registration: 10 Sep 2023 (Sun)
Deadline for special-round registration: 30 Sep 2023 (Sat)
After receiving the application forms, the organizer will start the selection process on a rolling basis. As the quota is limited, registration will close when it is full.
*This project is sponsored by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission’s International Youth Exchange Funding Scheme. The views expressed in this promotional article represent only the position of the organizer.
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