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ASEAN YOUTH DIGITAL FORUM
ABOUT AYDF
ASEAN Youth Digital Forum is a flagship project for furthering the interests of the youth population in the digital space.
AYDF aims to help spreading knowledge, encouraging and preparing young people to be digital talents that understand their role in tackling those above mentioned challenges in a digital age, in order to contribute to the achievement of Single ASEAN Digital Community in the future, particularly through three major sectors, among others education, security, and economy.
We invite you to join our AYDF which always happening every 2 years (Biennial) in ASEAN Countries.
PREVIOUS AYDF
Building a Resilient ASEAN Digital Economy:
Youth Entrepreneurs and Intellectual Property Rights
The WIPO-ASEAN Youth Digital Forum (AYDF) 2023, co-organized by ASEAN Youth Organization and World Intellectual Property Organization, addressed the challenges and opportunities in ASEAN digital Economy. At the same time AYDF promoted youth entrepreneurship and strengthen intellectual property rights framework in the ASEAN region through intricately curated capacity building programs.
The year of 2023, the WIPO-ASEAN Youth Digital Forum successfully gathered young leaders and change makers from Southeast Asia who are keen to share their thoughts about various persisting challenges and opportunities in our society and further, help develop and implement international projects. AYDF was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 15-17, 2023.
Public Forum 1
The public forum is capped at 150 participants and offers several advantages. Attendees will receive a meal + coffee breaks during the forum and have the opportunity to network with like-minded youth leaders specializing in various fields such as Business Studies, Management, Digital Business Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Business Analytics, among others.
Please note that flight support and hotel accommodation are not included. Airport transfer is available with prior registration.
- The public forum is capped at 150 participants and offers several advantages. Attendees will receive a meal and refreshments during the forum and have the opportunity to network with like-minded youth leaders specializing in various fields such as Business Studies, Management, Digital Business Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Analytics, among others.
- The public forum attendees will be able to attend the knowledgeable panel discussions and also get a free of charge for expert one on one consultation with our expert resources present there.
- Please note that flight support is not included, and no hotel accommodations will be provided for participants. Participants are responsible to cover all their expenses, including the accommodation, and travel costs.
- Eligible countries for participation include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam.
- We will be providing you a certificate of participation for the public forum.
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- Meals during the program will be provided. (2 Tea Breaks and 1 Lunch)
Intending participants are required to fill out a registration form, consisting of:
- Personal information/biodata.
- Applicants will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.
- Only selected participants are allowed to enter the forum.
- Please notice that the organizer will not accept on spot registration.
We provide free of charge one on one expert consultation. If you are interested to have a session with the expert on Intellectual Property Right, Business Strategy, or Capacity Building, please register the session on the registration button. Our team will assist you with the further step.
Deadline: 14 November 2023
Fully Funded Delegates
Congratulations!
Mashrur Shurid – Bangladesh (WIPO Representative)
Aisyah Hazman – Brunei Darussalam
Sinara Sagn – Cambodia
Chhorravuth Chhort – Cambodia
Sokunthea Sou – Cambodia
Sereysophorn Kon – Cambodia
Luh Putu Yeyen Karista Putri – Indonesia
Rinaldi Nur Ibrahim – Indonesia
Jeva Neutrony – Indonesia
Febroza Belda – Indonesia
Kingnapha Keohavong – Laos
Euangluang Phonhxiengdy – Laos
Naim Luqman Rohizan – Malaysia
Yan Xin Lee – Malaysia
Bawi Hein – Myanmar
Su Myat Aung – Myanmar
Shiel Don Dy – Philippines
Joseph Doroja – Philippines
Gabrielle Anne Carreon – Philippines
Stephanie Naval – Philippines
Richie Loe Jie Yao – Singapore
Patcharapol Lee-Issaranukul – Thailand
Kolatat Phaiboonnukulkij – Thailand
Thi Minh Anh Nguyen – Vietnam
Mashrur Shurid – Bangladesh (WIPO Representative)
Aisyah Hazman – Brunei Darussalam
Sinara Sagn – Cambodia
Chhorravuth Chhort – Cambodia
Sokunthea Sou – Cambodia
Sereysophorn Kon – Cambodia
Luh Putu Yeyen Karista Putri – Indonesia
Rinaldi Nur Ibrahim – Indonesia
Jeva Neutrony – Indonesia
Febroza Belda – Indonesia
Kingnapha Keohavong – Laos
Euangluang Phonhxiengdy – Laos
Naim Luqman Rohizan – Malaysia
Yan Xin Lee – Malaysia
Bawi Hein – Myanmar
Su Myat Aung – Myanmar
Shiel Don Dy – Philippines
Joseph Doroja – Philippines
Gabrielle Anne Carreon – Philippines
Stephanie Naval – Philippines
Richie Loe Jie Yao – Singapore
Patcharapol Lee-Issaranukul – Thailand
Kolatat Phaiboonnukulkij – Thailand
Thi Minh Anh Nguyen – Vietnam
Our Team will be in touch with you for further instruction.
Fully-funded delegates will receive the following benefits:
- Return flight tickets (economy class)
- 5 days 4 Nights Hotel accommodation at Sunway Resort Pyramid Hotel, Selangor.
- Meeting package during the programs
- Meals during the program (Lunch+Coffee Breaks)
- Per-diem (To cover dinner)
- Merchandise
- Airport transfer
- Local transportation for the program
- Individuals of ASEAN and Timor Leste nationalities and domicile in one of ASEAN Countries and Timor Leste, aged between 18 and 35 years old (as of October 2023), are eligible to apply.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English is a requirement as the sessions will take place in English.
- Applicants should have received a minimum of two doses of COVID-19 vaccination.
- Differently abled individuals are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.
- Entrepreneurs working in any sector of the digital economy are encouraged to apply. Additionally, educational background in domains like Business studies, Management, Digital Business technology, AI, Business analytics etc are encouraged to apply.
- People working in startups/SMEs or MSMEs focused on digital economy related sectors and activities are also encouraged to apply.
- Candidates should possess a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience and must either be currently employed in institutions related to the digital economy, youth entrepreneurship, and intellectual property rights, or be pursuing post graduation degree or above in a related field.
- Candidates must be willing to commit to develop 1 training session (group) to the business community within 6 months after the forum in Kuala Lumpur.
- Prepare an essay before you apply the funding. The essay detail will be explained on the “ESSAY GUIDELINE” Section below.
- Submit the document in PDF format and name it as follows: “Delegate_Name_Essay_AYDF” (e.g., AbhishekVats_Essay_AYDF).
- Word limit is minimum of 500 words and maximum 800 words.
- Use Times New Roman font with Headings in font size 14 (BOLD) and Body in font size 12 (justified alignment).
- Include a title with your name in the document.
- The essay will be scored on the following criteria: clarity of thought, creativity, research quality, formatting, and overall presentation as these will be considered in the evaluation.
- After the an applicant finished the essay, please upload the essay to your Google Drive and change the view setting to “Everyone with the link can view.”
Please prepare an essay on one of the following topics:
1. Leveraging Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for Digital Innovation:
Explain how patents, trademarks, and copyrights help protect your innovative platform. What are the specific advantages and limitations of each?
2. Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship in the Digital Economy:
Identify and discuss specific opportunities for youth-led startups in the digital economy, such as in e-commerce, app development, or digital services. What strategies can be employed to maximize these opportunities?
3. Building Collaborative Networks for Youth Entrepreneurs:
Discuss the potential for cross-border partnerships among young entrepreneurs in ASEAN and Timor Leste. What are the key considerations for such collaborations to be successful?
4. Policy and Legal Frameworks for Youth Entrepreneurship and IPR:
What are the key elements that should be included in a supportive policy framework addressing the unique challenges of youth entrepreneurship and IPR in the digital age?
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If you have any question about the program, please feel free to email us at aydf@aseanyouth.net. Our team will assist you at the soonest.
