1. Criteria for Forum Speakers :
- A national of any Southeast Asian country
- Between the age of 17 and 34 years old regardless of gender, religious affiliation, civil status, and socio-economic status
- Either currently enrolled in a university/college or officially affiliated with a legitimate organization in any country in Southeast Asia
- Have a good command of the spoken English language
- Have internet access
2. The applicants must be a team of two (2) persons per university/college or organization to develop their views on the Forum theme. Applicants must submit their application form and an abstract about their proposed speech related to the theme of the Forum on or before 12 August 2024 through this link: https://bit.ly/registrationYFRecfon
3. The abstract must be in English language, within 400 words, and contain the following parts:
- Introductory statement that reflects the stand of the applicants on the Forum theme
- Major arguments that support the stand of the applicants on the Forum theme
- Call to Action/Recommendations to address the Forum theme
4. Applicants must submit their abstracts in an A-4 sized paper, typewritten using a single line spacing, 11 pts Times Roman font, and in justified margin.
5. Considering that they would represent their university/college or organization, the applicants must secure permission either from their dean, in the case of students, or their HR Head, in the case of professionals, to be Forum speakers once they are selected.
6. The selected applicants must provide permission letters as proof of consent from their respective institutions.
