CNMI students are invited to attend the Yenching Global Symposium or YGS in Beijing, China on April 11-14, 2024.
The deadline for submission of applications is Jan. 31.
According to the conference website, YGS is “the annual flagship event organised by the Yenching Academy that brings together people from different disciplines with a common interest: China.”
“The Symposium is a platform for connecting leaders that are passionate about China across various disciplines. It will help you interact with inspiring, like-minded peers as well as leading experts who share your interest in China,” the website stated.
This year’s theme is “Equilibrium: Our World In Balance.”
The symposium will be held entirely in person and will feature “academic panels, cultural workshops, and social activities,” the website stated. Discussions will be held in English, although some presenters may speak in Chinese with translation services available.
The conference will accept 100 attendees from a diverse selection group.
The YGS website stated that flights, public transportation, lodging, and food will be covered by the organizing body. Visa costs associated with travel to China will be covered by delegates.
To qualify as a participant, one must be born after April 11, 1993; will agree to attend the entire symposium; is proficient in English; and has never attended previous Yenching Global Symposiums or Yenching Social Innovation Forums.
Additionally, a participant must be in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or equivalent or already hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
For more information, go to yenchingglobalsymposium.com/.
