Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators, Changemakers, and Entrepreneurial Leaders
Held alongside the Enactus Philippines National Competition 2026
of expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and a live pitch competition
shaping the next decade: Artificial Intelligence, International Cooperation, and Sustainable Development
from senior high schools, universities, and youth organizations nationwide
represented, including ASEAN nations, South Korea, and Russia
company partners, stakeholders, experts, and government representatives
running alongside the Enactus Philippines National Competition Finals
De La SalleHistorically founded in 1911 and ranked among the world's top universities in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and among the country's top institutions for business, entrepreneurship, and international academic exchange — a fitting home base for a summit convening youth from across ASEAN and beyond.
More than a conference — an immersive learning and innovation experience that moves young people through a simple but powerful journey, from understanding the challenges shaping their future to pitching their own solutions.
Understand global challenges shaping your future
Build relationships with peers across borders
Pinpoint real problems worth solving
Design innovative, viable solutions
Communicate your vision with impact
Turn ideas into lasting ventures
On Day 2, Summit participants observe the Enactus Philippines National Competition Finals, where university teams present social innovation projects to a panel of judges. It's a chance to see problem identification, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability translated into real projects on a national stage.
Each theme explores a critical frontier where young leaders can drive meaningful change — guided by experts, shaped by collaboration, and tested through real-world application.
Understanding and harnessing the technologies shaping our future
Building bridges across borders and cultures
Turning ideas into solutions that create lasting impact
↗Siklab was conceptualized in the UN General Assembly Hall in New York in 2016, as the ksSDGs were newly minted, born from a belief in empowering the generations who stand to benefit most from achieving them.
Today, Siklab partners with governments, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and grassroots communities to catalyze young leaders across Asia through experiential learning, international exchange, and entrepreneurial action, working where policy meets practice to turn ambition into measurable change.
↗Enactus Philippines is the national platform for university-based social entrepreneurship, connecting student teams across the country who design and run real, community-impact ventures.
Every year, its National Competition brings these teams together to pitch projects judged by industry leaders, a track record of turning student ideas into measurable social and economic outcomes. PYIS runs on that same weekend, giving delegates a front-row seat to that pipeline in action.
Hear from experts working across AI, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, international cooperation, education, and youth leadership.
Engage in focused discussions designed to encourage questions, reflection, and peer exchange.
Move from theory to practice through problem identification, needs assessment, solution design, and pitch development.
Meet and exchange perspectives with Filipino, ASEAN, Russian, South Korean, and other international youth delegates.
An informal, speaker-free exchange focused on youth diplomacy, shared challenges, and innovation.
Develop an innovation or venture concept based on a real-world problem.
Practice communicating your idea and receive feedback before presenting it in future competitions.
Observe leading university-based social innovation projects compete on the national stage.
Gain practical exposure to innovation, AI, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and international cooperation while building your network.
Experience the Philippine youth innovation ecosystem, connect with Filipino youth leaders, and develop relationships with ASEAN and other international peers.
Expose your students to experts, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, international exchange, and real-world examples of social impact.
Connect with a diverse community of young innovators while contributing expertise, mentorship, resources, and opportunities.
USD 100
USD 150
Click "Register now" to access the official registration form.
Choose Local/Filipino Delegate (USD 100) or International Delegate (USD 150).
Full name, country, school/organization, position/year level, email, mobile number, areas of interest, dietary or accessibility requirements, and emergency contact.
Let us know if you need accommodation, transportation, airport transfers, or other logistical support.
Check your information carefully, then submit the Google Form.
The organizing team will email you with next steps, including payment instructions and other participant information.
Follow the official payment instructions. Your spot is confirmed once registration and payment are complete.
The Summit is open to senior high school and university students, youth leaders, student entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, educators, mentors, international delegates, and organizations interested in youth innovation.
No. You do not need to have an existing business, startup, or fully developed innovation. The Summit is designed to help participants move from problems and ideas toward potential solutions and venture concepts. Curiosity, willingness to learn, and interest in innovation are more important than having an existing startup.
No. The program includes needs assessment, problem validation, solution design, and pitch development sessions. Participants will be guided through the innovation process during the Summit.
The Summit itself is primarily a learning, networking, and innovation development platform. A pitching simulation is included to allow participants to practice presenting their ideas. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe the Enactus Philippines National Competition Finals, which is a separate national competition featuring university Enactus teams.
No. The USD 100 local and USD 150 international registration fees provide access to the Summit program. Accommodation and other logistical requirements may be purchased or arranged separately through optional logistical packages.
The registration fee is primarily for access to the Summit program. Specific meal inclusions, if any, will be indicated in the final participant guidelines and/or logistical package details.
Yes. The Summit actively welcomes international youth delegates and is designed to facilitate cross-cultural exchange and international cooperation. International participation is particularly encouraged from ASEAN, South Korea, and other countries and youth networks.
Yes. International exchange is a core component of the Summit. International delegates will interact with Filipino youth throughout the plenary sessions, workshops, collaborative activities, networking opportunities, and the Youth Delegate Roundtable.
Yes. Organizations interested in contributing expertise, speakers, mentors, sponsorship, scholarships, technology, logistical support, or other resources are encouraged to connect with the organizing team.
Questions about the Summit, registration, partnerships, or anything else? Reach out and the organizing team will get back to you at the email below.
partnerships@siklab.org
