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.

Under the framework of the South China Sea International Conference hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Young Leaders Program 2024 will take place, tentatively, from October 15th-16th 2024 in Ha Long, Vietnam, providing a platform for the next generations of leaders to engage with complex issues surrounding the South China Sea and to develop necessary skills and knowledge to navigate these challenges in the years to come

Under the framework of the South China Sea International Conference hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, the Young Leaders Program 2023 taking place from October 25-26, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Young Leaders Program 2022 Panelists

Following are the takeaways and recommendations of the Young Leaders Program 2022 in the 14th South China Sea International Conference

Being a part of our network of the Young Leaders Program in the 14th South China Sea International Conference means joining a vibrant and inclusive community with enthusiastic scholars, practitioners, policy makers who are eager to make positive changes and create a prosperous and cooperative South China Sea.