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Implementation of the 2027 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit in South Korea

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to South Korea seeks a qualified organization to design and implement the 2027 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit in the Republic of Korea. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to South Korea - U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for program implementation, not product procurement - Program Requirements: - Recruit and vet 50 emerging leaders from the United States, Republic of Korea, Japan, and select Indo-Pacific countries - Deliver pre-summit virtual bootcamps - Organize a three-day in-person summit in Korea - Conduct crisis tabletop simulations and cross-national working groups - Facilitate expert and mentor engagement, site visits, and alumni mentor integration - Support participant action plans and follow-on engagement activities - Program Focus Areas: - Maritime security - Artificial intelligence and quantum-enabled threats - Critical minerals and supply chain security - Governance of emerging technologies - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate significant experience in international program management, participant recruitment, and coordination across multiple countries - Familiarity with Indo-Pacific policy environment is required - Total available funding is $250,000 under Assistance Listing 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs

Description

The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals to implement the 2027 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit in the Republic of Korea. The summit aims to cultivate next-generation leaders to reinforce U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation, focusing on maritime security, emerging technologies, and regional security challenges. The program includes recruitment of 50 emerging leaders from the U.S., ROK, Japan, and Indo-Pacific countries, virtual bootcamps, a three-day in-person summit, crisis simulations, working groups, expert engagement, site visits, and follow-on activities. The goal is to build a self-sustaining network of Alliance Champions with technical literacy and strategic alignment to advance U.S. interests.

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