Rising sea level, saltwater intrusion, and unpredictable weather patterns wreak havoc on its delicate ecosystem.
Over 10 years, 1.7 million people have migrated out of the Mekong Delta in which 60% is youth.
Studies suggest the private sector could invest up to US$32 billion in the region, across sectors like renewable energy, agriculture, and food processing (UNDP).
Unlock Local
Knowledge & Insights
The ‘Lobal’ Youth Summit titled "Local Wisdom, Global Impact: Heritage-Inspired Solutions to Modern Challenges" accelerates sustainable models in the Mekong Delta by unleashing the collaborative power of young leaders, forward-thinking businesses, and leading experts. This innovation and solution driven program transcends traditional summits, fostering a radical co-design approach where local insights fuel rapid, impactful innovation. Through immersive learning, hands-on engagement, we move beyond theory to tangible action, directly translating the philosophy of Global Challenges - Local Innovations into lasting, community-centered solutions for the region.
On 'Lobal' Youth Summit Day, we bring together 200+ young leaders (21–28 years old), business leaders, sustainability experts, policymakers and academics to find innovative solutions for the resilient Mekong Delta.
Time: September to November 2025
Location: Mekong Delta & Ho Chi Minh City
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Event Theme
Local communities often hold the keys to valuable, practical, and realistic solutions. The “Back to Basic” & “Think Global - Act Local” concepts emphasize the power of the untapped potential of local insights and knowledge in solving global challenges.
While local communities possess invaluable traditional knowledge and practical solutions, the long-term sustainability and scalability of these models in the face of accelerating global challenges necessitate the integration of modern technologies and the innovative thinking of younger generations.
The Summit is organized on the main themes of Food-Energy-Water Nexus. Showcasing time-tested local practices and empowering young leaders to create innovative solutions to accelerate those models focusing on Circular Agriculture; Renewable Energy; Water Security pillars.
Event Information
3 Months
Turning Ideas into Products
30+
Young Leaders
100+
Companies, Investors, Ecosystem Builders, Experts
Funding
For Top Solutions & Ecosystem Connection
200+
Participants
20+
Media Coverages
Selection Criteria
Category | Weight | Criteria | Guiding Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Innovation & Impact | 40% | Novelty and impact of the solution | - Does the solution propose a new, creative, or breakthrough approach?
- Does it include measurable impact indicators for the community? |
Problem Analysis | 30% | Relevance of the solution to the local context | - Does the solution include an analysis of the local context and rationale for its suitability?
- Is there a strong link between the problem and the proposed solution? |
Feasibility & Risk Management | 20% | Feasibility and risk management of the solution | - Is the solution practically feasible?
- Does it identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies? |
Local Development | 10% | Local community involvement | - Does the team consist of at least two-thirds of members who live in or originate from the Mekong Delta (ĐBSCL)? |
Selection Committee
PhD Lê Anh Tuấn
Senior Lecturer, College of Environment and Natural Resources,
Former Vice Director of the Research Institute for Climate Change, Mekong Institute - Can Tho University
Phan Kỳ Trung
Research Institute for Climate Change, Mekong Institute, Can Tho University
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Dr Trần Thị Ngọc Bích (Bica)
Vice Principal, College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Tra Vinh University
Ánh Mai
Impact & ESG Services Manager, KPMG Vietnam
Nguyễn Thị Cát Tường
ESG & Investor Relation Manager, Dynam Capital Limited
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đặng Vũ Bích Hạnh
Former Head of Environmental Engineering Department, Faculty of Environment and Resources - University of Technology of HCMC - VNU HCMC
Mentors
CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE
Quyên Nguyễn
Founder, Lại Đây Refill
CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE
Đồng Thị Thuy
Founder, Trehub R&D
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Hằng Đào
Lead Advisors, New Energy Nexus Vietnam
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Đỗ Tùng Sơn
Client Success Manager, Alternō
WATER GOVERNANCE
Lê Hồng Vân
Water Resilience Specialist, Alluvium
WATER GOVERNANCE
Dr Trần Thị Ngọc Bích (Bica)
Vice Principal, College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Tra Vinh University
Our Advisors
Professor Chung Hoàng Chương
Independent Researcher at Mekong Basin
Tôn Thất Hạc Minh
Co-founder & Chairman,
EarthWise Vietnam
Dr Nguyễn Thị Ánh Phương
CEO, Tona Syntegra Solar
Our Judges
Bình Lê Vandekerckove
Founder & CEO
ASART Deal Advsiory
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hồng Quân
Member of the Council Board, Director, Institute for Circular Economy Development (ICED), Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City
Our Partners
KEY PARTNER
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
AGRICULTURE THEME
ENERGY THEME
WATER THEME
SUPPORTING PARTNER
SPONSOR
INCUBATOR SPONSOR
WORKSHOP SPONSOR
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Summit Prizes
To be announced
Your Innovative Approach in Sustainability & Social Impact
Enhance Impact
The opportunity to streamline and enhance your company impact in Sustainability with a practical and actionable framework.
Nurture Innovation
Nurture young leaders to define the right problems, ensure they’re addressed by the right models, and implemented with the right solutions.
Local Insight
The value of uncovering local insights, exploring alternative innovative and sustainable solutions to invest in and scale up.
How to Get Involved?
Packages Exclusive of VAT
Financial Sponsor
50M
ROLE IN THE PROGRAM
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Sharing insights & products/services to be featured across touch points.
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Get appeared and featured at major activities such as trainings, Summit Day and potentially participate in panel discussions.
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Provide financial or in-kind sponsorship for the program.
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Provide financial or product prizes to the selected ideas on the chosen theme (if available)
VALUE RECEIVED
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Brand Visibility & Awareness: Increase brand recognition within the sustainability ecosystem, reaching forward-thinking companies, youth communities, and international organizations.
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Talent & Innovation Access: Gain early access to innovative ideas, product prototypes, and young talents who could become future collaborators, employees, or startup partners.
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Networking & Partnerships: Connect with a diverse network of like-minded leaders, industry partners, universities, and international organizations in the sustainability space.
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Media & Communication Exposure: Benefit from visibility across the program’s communication channels (social media, press, website, publications), with your brand acknowledged as a key enabler of youth-led innovation.
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CSR/ESG Recognition: Strengthen your ESG and CSR commitments by showcasing direct contributions to community impact, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
Prize Sponsor
ROLE IN THE PROGRAM
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Sponsor prizes (financial & in-kind) to the most promising product prototype(s)
VALUE RECEIVED
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Brand Visibility & Awareness: Increase brand recognition within the sustainability ecosystem, reaching forward-thinking companies, youth communities, and international organizations.
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Talent & Innovation Access: Gain early access to innovative ideas, product prototypes, and young talents who could become future collaborators, employees, or startup partners.
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Networking & Partnerships: Connect with a diverse network of like-minded leaders, industry partners, universities, and international organizations in the sustainability space.
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Media & Communication Exposure: Benefit from visibility across the program’s communication channels (social media, press, website, publications), with your brand acknowledged as a key enabler of youth-led innovation.
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Vision
Creating a sustainable Southeast Asia region transformed by young people living fulfilling lives
Mission
Becoming the trusted partner to invest in one million Southeast Asia young people tackling humanity and climate change's challenges through awareness, collaboration and impactful solutions by 2029
