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Asia Pacific Cooperative Youth Summit

APCYS 5.0

1–4 September 2026 | Hangzhou, China

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Meet Great Speakers

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Start up Challenge

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Enroll Mentor Program

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Start Your Networking

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About APCYS 5.0

APCYS 5.0 brings together young cooperators, innovators, and changemakers from across Asia-Pacific to shape the future of ethical AI and digital economies. Centered on the theme Future-Ready Cooperatives: Youth Shaping Ethical AI and Digital Economies, the summit will inspire collaboration, innovation, and action through dialogue, learning, and youth-led solutions. Join us to co-create inclusive digital futures grounded in cooperative values.

Where

Hangzhou,
Zhejiang province, China.

When

Tuesday to Friday
September 1 to 4, 2026
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Connect. Learn. Cooperate.

A dynamic three-day summit experience designed to inspire, connect, and empower young cooperators across Asia and the Pacific.
  • Expert plenaries & keynote sessions
  • Hands-on workshops and AI toolkits
  • Policy hack dialogues on ethical AI
  • Youth storytelling and open mic sessions
  • Networking with regional leaders and innovators
  • Field visits to cooperative enterprises

Showcase Your Vision. Spark Cooperative Innovation.

Coop Pitch Competition: A platform for young innovators to present innovative cooperative solutions for the digital future.

  • Pitch your cooperative startup idea
  • Receive expert mentorship
  • Showcase AI and digital innovations
  • Gain regional visibility and recognition
  • Compete for awards and partnerships
  • Turn ideas into impact

Connect. Learn. Cooperate.

A dynamic three-day summit experience designed to inspire, connect, and empower young cooperators across Asia and the Pacific.
  • Expert plenaries & keynote sessions
  • Hands-on workshops and AI toolkits
  • Policy hack dialogues on ethical AI
  • Youth storytelling and open mic sessions
  • Networking with regional leaders and innovators
  • Field visits to cooperative enterprises

Showcase Your Vision. Spark Cooperative Innovation.

Coop Pitch Competition: A platform for young innovators to present innovative cooperative solutions for the digital future.
  • Pitch your cooperative startup idea
  • Receive expert mentorship
  • Showcase AI and digital innovations
  • Gain regional visibility and recognition
  • Compete for awards and partnerships
  • Turn ideas into impact

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Scheduled

Sessions

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  • Day 1


  • Day 2


  • Day 3


  • Day 4


  • 14:00 - 17:00
    Arrival of participants & Registration

  • 19:00 - 20:00
    Inauguration Ceremony

  • 20:00 - onwards
    Welcome Dinner & Cultural Exchange

  • 09:00 - 09:35
    Opening Session

  • 09:35 - 11:00
    Plenary Jam

  • 11:30 - 13:00
    Parallel Sessions

  • 14:00 - 15:30
    Capacity Building Workshop

  • 16:00 - 17:30
    Pitch Mentoring Session & Networking

  • 09:00 - 10:30
    Policy Hack Dialogue: Designing Ethical AI Policy Together

  • 11:00 - 12:30
    Youth Open Mic and Story Circle

  • 14:00 - 16:30
    Coop Live Pitch

  • 18:00 - onwards
    Farewell Dinner & Closing Ceremony

  • 08:00 - 18:00
    Field visits to cooperative enterprises + Go Green Campaign


Locations

Grand Conference Hall – 881 7th Ave New York, NY

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Meet Our

Speakers

John Doe

John Doe

Founder Envato
Joanna Smith

Joanna Smith

VP Design Apple
Luis Gallop

Luis Gallop

Head Engineering Dell
Katie Stricker

Katie Stricker

Co-founder Blackbox
Espen Brunberg

Espen Brunberg

Web Technologist
Kevin Chase

Kevin Chase

Chairman Tesla
Piera Mcclure

Piera Mcclure

Creative Director Slack
Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson

VP Design Microsoft

Join us in Hangzhou:
A City with History and a Future

Set in one of China’s most dynamic cities, APCYS 5.0 takes place in Hangzhou, a destination where rich cultural heritage meets world-leading digital innovation. From the timeless beauty of West Lake to its status as a global hub for AI, e-commerce, and technology, Hangzhou offers the perfect setting to explore the future of cooperative innovation.


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