Asia-Europe Foundation - ASEF

The ASEFYLS Capacity Training 2026 and the Online Training organised by the Education Department ASEFEdu has officially kicked off with the ASEFYLS2026 Anticipatory Leadership Webinar Series this Tuesday, 16 June 2026 with our first webinar on 'Anticipatory Leadership Mindset'. 🧠

This first webinar introduced participants and attendees to how anticipatory leadership enables individuals and organisations to navigate uncertainty by using futures thinking, systemic perspectives and strategic foresight to shape preferred futures rather than merely react to change.

We are very grateful to our speakers who joined us and provided a great :
▪️Mr Lasse JONASSON, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
▪️Dr Lizan E PERANTE-CALINA, Development Academy of the Philippines
▪️Dr Marianne SCHOERLING, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)

Next week, we continue our 'Anticipatory Leadership' journey and will explore 'Systems Thinking'. Join us to explore how systems thinking can help you understand how different systems operate, how challenges are created, and how to shift systems toward preferred futures in Asia and Europe through the exploration of regional case studies.

👉Learn more and register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06clmV0

The grand finale of , tonight at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay ✨

Presented in partnership with T.H.E Dance Company and Cont·act Dance Festival from 19-21 June, two world premieres share the stage tonight at 2026 - Closing Curtain. The official Closing Curtain will also take place in conjunction with the 47th Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Board of Governors Meeting, concluding 3 days of strategic discussions shaping closer cooperation and collaboration between the two regions. 🌏🤝🌍

Happening this weekend only, 'Elusive - A Double Bill' is set to captivate audiences with distinct yet intertwined pieces reflecting on the complexity and ambiguity of the human condition. Supported by the AECFest Residency Programme, the works were crafted through the collaborations between Kim Bora of Art Project Bora (Korea 🇰🇷) and Panzetti/Ticconi (Italy 🇮🇹 & Germany🇩🇪) , with locally-based dancers from T.H.E. Dance Company (Singapore🇸🇬).

Join us for 'Elusive - A Double Bill' - the final show of AECFest 2026! 💃

📅 Official Closing Curtain: 19 June, 7:30-9pm
[Other showtimes: 20 June, 7:30pm | 21 June, 1pm and 5pm]
📍 Esplanade - Theatre on the Bay - Theatre Studio, Singapore 🇸🇬
🎟️ Admission: SGD20-45

📲 Get your tickets now! : https://na2.hubs.ly/H069l6b0



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The AECFest Closing Curtain 2026 is organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation with the support of the People's Republic of China and the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, in partnership with T.H.E Dance Company and Cont·act Dance Festival.

📣 3 days left to apply for the Asia-Europe Training and Youth Summit on Science and Technology Diplomacy 2026 organised by our Education Department ASEFEdu!

Are you an early-career research or science manager? Or a young diplomat or government official? This is a unique opportunity for early-career professionals in science, technology, innovation, and international relations to join a dynamic programme dedicated to building bridges between Asia and Europe through Science & Technology Diplomacy.

📝 Apply to join our 6-week Online Training (1 September – 8 October 2026, with welcome sessions in July and August) with interactive webinars & workshops, leading up to the In-Person Youth Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia!

In this video, hear from the Youth Summit organisers at BRIN as they share what you can experience as a participant and what Jakarta has to offer - do not miss this chance to apply! Seize the chance to advance your career and contribute to the future of science & technology diplomacy between Asia and Europe!

🔗Click the link here to visit our website to learn more about the programme, eligibility criteria and apply by Sunday, 21 June! https://asef.org/news/open-call-asia-europe-training-and-youth-summit-on-science-and-technology-diplomacy-2025/

🤖📚 Prof Wayne Holmes & Dr Kyungmee Lee on , and .

How can we harness the potential of in while ensuring it is used responsibly and ethically?

🎥 In our latest , now available on YouTube, Prof Holmes (UCL) and Dr Lee (Seoul National University) share their perspectives following an ASEF Lecture exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.

💡 From integrating AI into teaching and learning to addressing the ethical questions surrounding its use, they offer valuable insights into the future of education in an increasingly digital world.

🌏 They also discuss their collaboration with ASEF through , helping connect educators and learners across Asia and Europe.

▶️ Watch the full interview: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06720Y0

ASEFEdu IRCAI - Unesco International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence