Generation Asia

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Our Generation Asia strategic pillar is our commitment to spotlighting younger voices across public, business and government debate and engagement on Asia, recognising youth as a key driver of Australia’s future success in the region. Through this work we seek to reimagine Asia literacy and empower the next generation of Australian leaders and young professionals to stay interested and engaged with the region, amidst geopolitical tensions and economic upheavals.

Our Generation Asia work comprises of three major components:

1. Member Platform

Our Gen A tier of membership allows early career professionals to gain access to everything that we do! It is a learning and leadership development platform for early career professionals (under 35) from our member organisations along with other interested individuals.

Gen A is designed to inform, inspire, and connect. Our activities are people-driven and designed to promote connection between participants and leaders in their fields. Gen A members gain access to leading business, policy, trade, diversity, and cultural thinkers on Asia and join a network of peers who are passionate about our region, from the business, political, educational, and cultural institutions that make up the Asia Society network. 

This platform is for early-to-mid-career staff who are Asia-passionate; those with a professional or personal connection to the region, or simply for those with an interest in the region who will benefit from being part of the Asia Society network.

Click here to read more about individual Gen A membership.

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2. Program Stream

Generation Asia program stream consists of four categories:

Events: A specifically designed series of masterclasses, along with a Young Leaders Forum. Gen A masterclasses are delivered by leading professionals from the region who have found innovative ways to have impact in their chosen field. 

Leadership development: All our Gen A programs are interactive, Gen A-led and explore different styles of leadership, helping our Gen As to identify their own drivers and develop their own personal leadership styles. Through involvement in our Gen A events, participants have the opportunity to represent their organisation, shape the discussion on a topic they are passionate about, finesse their facilitation skills, and get to know our speakers personally.

Thought-leadership: Participants have an opportunity to shape the Gen A programming agenda and curate original events and written content through consultation with the Gen A team.

Network-building: The program enables participants to meet their Asia-engaged peers and business, academic and policy leaders, and expand their professional network. 

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3. Research

In 2022 we published a major research piece mapping the challenges and opportunities facing Asia-engaged young Australians.

In 2023 we took our 10 recommendations on the road to engage our community to take action using our research as a conversation starter, a platform for new policies, and a data-informed handbook when someone wants to understand 'the lay of the land' when it comes to Asia literacy and engagement for those 18-35.

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Gen A is designed to be accessible and to complement the schedules of busy early career professionals. Gen A members will be expected to attend approximately 4 events across the year. Of course, where possible we encourage our Gen As to attend other Asia Society Australia and Asia Society Global programming throughout the year.

The Team

Our Program Manager Aster Haile leads the Gen A initiative.
Email Aster at ahaile@asiasociety.org for more information, including how to get involved.

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    Generation Asia Research Reports

    Mapping the challenges facing Asia-engaged young Australians in the pandemic era and exploring youth-focused solutions for a successful shared future in the region

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