The National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council is a non-profit organization in Singapore dedicated to recognizing and fostering the talents, leadership, and personal growth of young individuals. Through its various programs and initiatives, the NYAA Council provides platforms for youth to engage in hands-on projects, leadership training, and international conferences, empowering them to develop essential skills for the future. Together with the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Singapore, APEC Voices of the Future (APEC VOF), and 21 Bridges, Eduquip hosted the Singapore-Indonesia Education Summit 2024 at ITE College East, Singapore, on March 24, 2024. The summit explored the theme ‘Elevating 21st-Century Competencies’, focusing on equipping young leaders with essential skills to navigate the challenges of the future. Over 750 students attended the event, engaging in discussions and activities designed to sharpen critical skills such as critical thinking, communication, and leadership.

The event featured insightful discussions led by distinguished speakers. Patrick Tay, Member of Parliament and Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC, shared his experiences in addressing workforce challenges and highlighted the importance of adaptive thinking and effective communication in today’s professional landscape. Bo Seo, a two-time World Debate Champion and author of the best-selling book Good Arguments, inspired attendees with his perspective on how debate and negotiation skills can help resolve complex issues in the 21st century.

James Soh, Executive Director of NYAA Singapore and Co-Chair of the APEC Voices Leadership Council, expressed optimism about fostering collaboration between young leaders in Singapore and Indonesia, emphasizing the summit’s role in equipping them with essential skills. Kristi Ardiana, Founder of Eduquip Education and Chair of APEC Voices Indonesia, underlined the need for an education system that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and communication to prepare future leaders for global challenges.

The Singapore-Indonesia Education Summit 2024 not only featured insightful seminars, but also served as a platform for interactive learning through a debate workshop led by the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) Singapore. This workshop provided participants with invaluable skill-building opportunities, empowering them to actively engage and strengthen the collaboration between the youth of Singapore and Indonesia.

The Singapore-Indonesia Education Summit 2024 brought together young leaders from both nations, offering not only insightful seminars but also a unique debate workshop training session led by World Universities Debate Championships (WUDC) Singapore. This engaging session provided valuable skill-building opportunities while strengthening ties between youth from Singapore and Indonesia. Focused on developing agile, forward-thinking leaders, the summit emphasized the importance of equipping young people with essential 21st-century skills to tackle future global challenges. Through this collaboration, Eduquip demonstrates its commitment to fostering transformative dialogue and promoting cross-border partnerships that empower the next generation of leaders.