As part of the Asia-Europe Science and Technology Diplomacy Initiative for Young Professionals, ASEF is conducting the second edition of the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy in 2026 – and you can join us! The Training and Youth Summit brings together early-career professionals working in the international sphere on science, technology, and innovation-related matters to learn about Science and Technology Diplomacy and its importance in Asia-Europe relations.

Selected participants from the online Training will be invited to join the Asia-Europe Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy between 19-24 October 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the Youth Summit, youth delegates will prepare and present a Declaration on Youth Perspectives on Asia-Europe Cooperation in Science Diplomacy to senior stakeholders in the field at high-level events during the Youth Summit; contributing their voices to high-level discussions and shaping the future of collaboration in this vital field. The Youth Summit is organised in partnership with and hosted by the the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia.

Participation is free of charge. There are neither registration nor participation fees for this programme. Accommodation, meals, and travel subsidies will be provided for the selected participants for the Youth Summit.

Apply by June 21, 2026