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YSEALI Summit 2027: Program Management for U.S. AI Tech Adoption in Southeast Asia

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Singapore seeks a partner to organize and deliver the YSEALI Summit 2027, focused on accelerating adoption of the American AI technology stack in Southeast Asia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Singapore - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - U.S. AI firms and technology companies are highlighted as key partners for collaboration - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive program management and delivery of the YSEALI Summit 2027 - Organize strategic discussions on U.S. tech stack advantages and pro-innovation policy frameworks - Facilitate a hackathon-style event leveraging U.S. AI technologies - Collaborate with at least five U.S. tech companies operating in Singapore - Recruit and manage at least 100 YSEALI alumni participants from 11 ASEAN countries - Engage 8-15 mentors and resource speakers from U.S. and ASEAN government and private sectors - Manage program promotion, recruitment, virtual orientations, participant safety, post-summit mentorship, media production, and monitoring/evaluation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on connecting ASEAN leaders with U.S.-origin AI tools and companies - Emphasis on pro-innovation leadership and policy frameworks - Not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities are eligible; for-profit entities are excluded - Recipient must provide post-summit mentorship and comprehensive program evaluation

Description

The YSEALI Summit 2027 in Singapore aims to accelerate adoption of the American AI tech stack in Southeast Asia and strengthen networks of pro-innovation leaders by pairing rising leaders from ASEAN countries with access to U.S.-origin tools and AI firms. The summit will bring together at least 100 competitively selected early to mid-career YSEALI alumni from ASEAN member states, along with mentors and resource speakers from government and private sectors. The project focuses on promoting U.S. technological leadership, fostering pro-innovation policies, and supporting participants in developing AI-based solutions to regional challenges. The funding supports activities including promotion, recruitment, orientations, safety monitoring, post-summit support, and evaluation.

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