Asia–Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Youth Summit 2025

The Asia–Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Initiative for Young Leaders, organized by the Asia–Europe Foundation (ASEF), invites early-career professionals—such as young diplomats, scientists, researchers, and innovation managers—to participate in a high-impact 7-week online training followed by an in-person youth summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, scheduled between October and December 2025 (Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)).

 Programme Overview

• Online Virtual Training: A multi-week series led by experts to build competencies in Science & Technology Diplomacy (STD), comparative policy ecosystems, and cross-regional collaboration.
• Youth Summit: Final in-person meeting in Copenhagen to apply learnings, network, share experiences, and co-create action-oriented projects.
• Activities emphasize science diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, and Asia–Europe policy engagement (Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)).

 Who Should Apply?

Early-career professionals preferably aged 25–40 with roles in:

• Diplomacy or government science/innovation departments
• Academic or technology research and management roles
• Civil society or international initiatives focused on science–technology cooperation

Ideal for global-minded participants active in science, innovation policy, research management, or diplomacy (Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)).

 Important Dates

• Programme Period: 23 June – 19 December 2025 (Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF))
• Deadline to Apply: 9 September 2025 (Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF))

 Key Benefits

• Access tailored online training modules on science diplomacy ecosystems in Asia and Europe
• Build peer networks across regions and sectors
• Participate in an in-person youth summit, including talks, workshops, and collaborative exchanges
• Join a community of emerging science diplomacy leaders from across ASEF’s member countries

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