Under the framework of the 17th South China Sea International Conference hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Young Leaders Program 2025 will take place, tentatively, from 2-4 November 2025 in Da Nang, Viet Nam, providing a platform for young leaders from across the region to exchange ideas, build networks, and learn from experts in the complex and multifaceted issues of the South China Sea.

Under the South China Sea Conference organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Young Leaders Program 2024 took place from October 23-24, 2024, in Ha Long City. 

The Young Leaders Program 2024, part of the 16th South China Sea Conference “Navigating Narratives, Nurturing Norms”, successfully concluded on October 23-24, 2024, in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province. During the two days, eight Young Leaders from various countries, together with four Young Captains from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), actively participated and contributed to the Conference’s success.