Why join?

•⁠ ⁠Gain practical insights on ESG and AI readiness from global and regional leaders

•⁠ ⁠Co-create pilot solutions with ASEAN peers and Korean tech innovators

•⁠ ⁠Visit leading Korean enterprises & Innovation Hubs

•⁠ ⁠Build strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth across the region

Why Korea?

•⁠ ⁠Ranked #1 in Asia for innovation (Bloomberg Innovation Index)

•⁠ ⁠Top 5 globally in R&D spending (% of GDP)

•⁠ ⁠Home to global ESG leaders like Samsung, LG, and SK—recognized by DJSI and MSCI

•⁠ ⁠Strong national push on ESG: Green New Deal with $60B+ in green and digital investments

•⁠ ⁠Early adopters of AI-driven ESG tools like carbon tracking and supply chain risk monitoring

Who should participate?

•⁠ ⁠ASEAN and Korean business leaders in the fields of innovation and sustainability

Agenda

    • ASEAN-Korea ESG Practices & Partnership in the Supply Chain

    • Bridging Sustainability and Inclusive Innovation

    • Navigating the Future—ASEAN and Korea’s Response to a Changing World

    • Challenges & Collaboration Opportunities

    • Innovation Sprint: Designing ESG X AI Pilots

    • Group Sharing: Innovation Sprint Concepts

  • Learn from Korea’s leading enterprises

    • Samsung Innovation Museum

    • POSCO - Steel giant transforming through green steel production and carbon neutrality initiatives.

    • Hanhwa Group -  Major player in solar energy, aerospace, and green technology solutions.

Walk away with actionable ideas, new partners, and a regional roadmap for ESG x AI  Transformation.

Nomination and Selection Timeline:

Nomination Form

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees should meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Singapore Based Enterprises Only

  • Leads or actively contributes to AI & ESG initiatives

  • Is available to attend the programme on 18–20 September 2025.

Funding for participation is provided on a limited and competitive basis. 

To maximise attendance across a broader range of organisations, a fixed number of fully funded positions are available:

  • Partial Funding (Limited)
    5 positions available.  Waived event program fees - full access to workshops in Seoul ; nominee is awarded a cash grant of S$500 from AIBP to defray travel expenses

  • Waived Program Fees (Wider Availability)
    Up to 8 positions available. Waived event registration fee - full access to workshops in Seoul ; nominee bears travel expenses

  • Self Funded (Subject to Program Participation Limits)
    US$ 5,000 Program Fees

Funding Category Selection