The Yenching Global Symposium (YGS), the annual flagship conference of the Yenching Academy of Peking University, invites Midd students and alumni to join YGS 2025. This year’s symposium theme is “Fortitude: Navigating the Tides of Change.” The symposium will delve into “fortitude” through three distinct dimensions: international, national and personal fortitude, through multiple diverse perspectives. It is a fully funded three-day interdisciplinary conference exploring topics from international diplomacy and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in addressing climate and societal challenges, to advancements in health and the profound impact of art. YGS 2025 will take place in China, from April 17 to 20, 2025, and it provides an opportunity for future leaders to gather and share insights disciplines. Delegates will be able to interact with scholars and leading industry professionals to explore China’s role on the global stage.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be born after May,1994
- Be in at least in your final year of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and above
- Commit yourself to the entirety of the Symposium from April 17 to 20
- Be proficient in English
- Never have attended any previous YGS or Yenching Social Innovation Forums
- Have a strong interest in China
Applications close at 23:59 GMT+8 on January 2, 2025. Information, including the application link can be found here. Sign up for regional information sessions (held December 13 and 15) at this RSVP link. Email ygs_delegate@pku.edu.cn with questions.
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