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Rising sea levels, 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 Annual 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 dynamic, three-day event 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 Annual Summit Day, we bring together 250+ young leaders (21–28 years old), business leaders, sustainability experts, policymakers and academics to find innovative solutions for the resilient Mekong Delta.

Date: 27 - 28 - 29 June, 2025

Location: Ben Tre & Ho Chi Minh City

Program Agenda

6:00 - 9:30

Assemble at the meeting point
Take the bus to Ben Tre
Settle into the hotel

9:30 - 12:00

Introduction the concept: Global Challenges - Local Model
Orientation to Local Economy and Cultures

12:00 - 13:00

LUNCH BREAK

13:00 - 16:00

Visit local business sustainable models
Engage in hands-on activities

16:00 - 17:00

Reflection, wrap-up

18:00 - 21:00

Local cuisine dinner and experience local cultures

Welcome & Introductions

Reflection on the Previous Day

Hacker: Technical/problem-solving focus.
Hipster: Design/creative focus.
Hustler: Business/deal-making focus.
Humanist: People-centered/empathetic focus.

HHHH Team Formation (Hacker, Hipster, Hustler, Humanist)

Part 1: Discover & Design
Part 2: Develop & Delivery

Double Diamond Methodology

Forming a Clear Solution Hypothesis

Risky Assumptions & Next Steps

Pitch Outline & Expectations

Wrap up, Q&As

Renewable Energy

Circular Agriculture

Water Security

Food - Energy - Water Nexus

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.