Young Asians Summit

The flagship gathering for Asia's most ambitious young disruptors. Held annually in Singapore, the YA Summit is a 4-day high-impact experience.

Next Summit

2027 (Dates TBA)

Location

Singapore

Moments that
Define Us.

Scroll to explore the highlights, the energy, and the breakthrough moments from the 2025 Summit.

Fellows posing aspirational

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The Next Generation

Darren Tay taking a selfie with the audience

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World-Class Mentorship

Fellows engaged in team building games

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Radical Collaboration

Project judging day

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Showcase & Impact

Amazing Race community games

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A Global Community

What happened at the 2025 Summit?

  • Pitching sessions for fellow endeavours like A Little Red Pot and Savetionary
  • Keynotes by world-class trailblazers and industry leaders
  • Workshops on heritage preservation, sustainability, and social tech
  • Local Singapore tours and intergenerational community building
  • Networking with NYC leadership and Forbes 30 under 30 honorees

Guest Speakers & Panelists

Mr Darren Tay

World Champion of Public Speaking

Dr Ian Chew

Forbes 30 under 30

Mr Ong Kah Kuang

Assistant CEO, NYC

Mr Theophilus Kwek

Forbes 30 under 30

1st Batch of Young Asian fellows 2025

The 1st Batch of YA Fellows (2025)

Singapore Summit Finale

Moments from the 2025 Summit

Four days of building, pitching, exploring Singapore, and learning from people who have already done it.

Public Showcase Day

Public Showcase Day

Fellows sharing their endeavours with the public

ONE FM 91.3 Studio Tour

ONE FM 91.3 Studio Tour

Behind the scenes at the radio station

Workshops

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on heritage, sustainability and social tech

Icebreakers & Capture the Flag

Icebreakers & Capture the Flag

Building bonds with endeavour mates

Endeavour Pitches

Endeavour Pitches

Presenting projects to judges and peers

Pitching Workshop

Pitching Workshop

Mr Darren Tay on attention as the currency of persuasion

Panel Discussions

Panel Discussions

Hearing from industry professionals

Keynote Address

Keynote Address

Mr Ong Kah Kuang, Assistant Chief Executive, National Youth Council

Writing to Inspire

Writing to Inspire

Ms Eibhlin Lim on telling stories that move people

The Story of CORDY

The Story of CORDY

Mr Ray Wehn on empowering youth to explore their interests

Endeavour Showcase

Endeavour Showcase

Ideas built over the course of the Accelerator

Ready for the Next Summit?

Applications for the 2026 cohort have concluded. We are currently preparing for the 2027 cycle. Stay tuned or get in touch for updates on the next batch.

Contact Us for 2027 Updates