The YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop

Deadline: 31 March 2021
Open to: YSEALI members aged between 20 – 35
Benefits: round trip economy class air ticket or local transportation from hometown to Bangkok, Thailand, accommodation during the workshop dates, and more benefits

DESCRIPTION

The YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop will be a “Hybrid Program” which combine online session and in-person activities. We bring together 50 participants who are between the ages of 20-35 and are registered YSEALI network members from all ASEAN member nations as well as Timor-Leste. This workshop aims to enhance participants’ knowledge of smart cities as well as to explore how to involve civil society and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in smart city development in the region.

The purpose of “YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop” is to expand participants’ understanding of opportunities and risks of smart cities, as well as to learn from best practices around the world. The ultimate aim is to foster a strong network among participants and to encourage greater involvement from young leaders, civil society, and SMEs in smart city development, while increasing capacity of future leaders to develop sustainable solutions to urbanization challenges in the region, using digital and other tools.

Ideal location to host the YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop, Bangkok – Thailand is one of the foremost potential smart cities in the region. It was included into the first cohort of ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) in April 2018, and has hosted the ASEAN Smart Cities Network Conference and Exhibition in August 2019. Furthermore, Thailand has taken steps towards realizing digital economy and the development of smart cities is among its top priorities. The government’s digital initiative has the ultimate aim to see Thailand prosper into a high-income nation with an economy driven by innovation and value-based industries. As such, we propose Bangkok to host this year’s YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be:

YSEALI Member
Ages between 20 – 35 (at the time of application and workshop)
Citizen of one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam
Currently residing in one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam
Fluent in written and spoken English
Will commit to a minimum of 36 hours of online sessions from the YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop’s agenda;
Be able to participate in all 4 days of the workshop during October 28-31, 2021, in Bangkok (TBD)
Will commit to a minimum of 36 hours of online sessions from the YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop’s agenda;
Be able to participate in all 4 days of the workshop during October 28-31, 2021, in Bangkok (TBD).

BENEFITS

The YSEALI Smart Cities Regional Workshop provides

Round trip economy class air ticket or local transportation from hometown to Bangkok, Thailand;
Accommodation in a twin room (shared with YSEALI participants) during the workshop dates;
Meals which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the workshop;
Round trip of transportation from Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang International Airport to the workshop venue;
Sim card and insurance during the workshop;
No registration and activity fee required