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

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

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

Nomination and Selection Timeline:

Nomination Form

Eligibility Criteria

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:

  • Fully Funded (Highly Limited)
    Only 3 available positions.  Waived event registration fee - full access to workshops in Seoul; nominee’s airfare & accommodation paid for by AIBP

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

  • Complimentary Pass Waived (Wider Availability)
    10 positions available. Waived event registration fee - full access to workshops in Seoul ; nominee bears travel expenses

Nominees should meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Must be currently employed at a public or private enterprise based in Southeast Asia.

  • Leads or actively contributes to ESG initiatives.

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

Funding Category Selection