An Asia-focused gathering of young leaders, students, academics, entrepreneurs and researchers, examining the forces shaping the economy and societies of tomorrow through a Politics, Philosophy and Economics lens.
Where Asia's young leaders shape the next economy
Philosophy, Politics & Economics is a single Oxford degree that reads any problem through three lenses at once, training the judgement to reason clearly, weigh power, and value resources together, not one at a time.
One degree, three lenses. Philosophy, Politics and Economics combine so you can read any problem clearly, from every angle at once.
The forum is structured around six modules, each opening a fundamental question about how the economy of the future will grow, work and create value.
What will drive economic growth in the next decade?
The opening module examines the foundations of future growth: productivity, technological innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and the emergence of new economic centres.
ExploreTurn the pages of the forum, each leaf holds one thing delegates carry home. Hover, click, or use the arrows to browse all six.
Examine the forces reshaping the world economy alongside peers from many countries and disciplines.
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Learn how the same economic phenomena play out across different societies, policies and institutions.
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Engage with the Politics, Philosophy and Economics lens that frames the forum’s six modules.
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Connect with young leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and researchers building the economy of tomorrow.
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Debate the future of cities, work, innovation and the digital economy in one of Asia’s great financial hubs.
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Complete the programme and leave with recognition of your contribution to the forum.
Turn the page →HSUHK is the forum's academic partner in Hong Kong, a forward-looking university whose Politics, Philosophy and Economics programme provides the scholarly foundation for the forum's thematic framework. The campus sits in Sha Tin, 30 minutes from Central on the MTR, in one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
YPEF Hong Kong 2026Watch a short look at what a Young Economic Forum edition is really like: the sessions, the people and the ideas exchanged over three days.
Three days, 27–29 November 2026, with the main forum day on 28 November. The outline below is provisional and to be confirmed.
Delegates arrive, collect passes and meet the forum team.
CIPES and HSUHK open the forum and set out the theme: navigating the future of the global economy.
An informal evening to connect with fellow delegates from around the world.
The Future of the Global Economy, followed by Cities of the Future.
The Future of Work and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
The Digital Economy and Sustainable Growth & Future Prosperity.
International delegates compare how these forces are shaping their own societies.
Small-group sessions turning the modules into practical questions and policy ideas.
Reflections, certificates of participation and next steps for the network.
Departures and continued conversation beyond the forum.
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Choose the participation route that suits you. A limited number of fully funded places are awarded on academic merit and leadership.
Voices from the forum's global network of past delegates.
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1mo ·La capital española fue sede del Young Economic Forum 4.0, Madrid 2025 (@YEF Madrid 2025), una cumbre internacional organizada por Spain Business School y el Centre For International Political Economy (CIPE)), que reunió a más de 60 jóvenes líderes, diplomáticos, emprendedores y académicos de más de 40 países de Europa, América Latina, África, Asia y Medio Oriente.
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3mo ·🌍✨ Reflecting on an Inspiring Experience at YEF Dubai 2025 ✨🌍 From May 29 to 31, I had the privilege of participating in the Young Economic Forum (YEF) 2025, hosted by the Centre For International Political Economy (CIPE) in Dubai, UAE. 🇦🇪🌐 This international forum brought together young leaders 👥, students 🎓, entrepreneurs 💼, and professionals 🌟 from across the globe, all passionate about shaping the future of our global economy.
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5mo ·During the Young Economic Security Forum 2025, we had the opportunity to visit SETA Foundation (the Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research) in Istanbul. As a prominent Turkish think tank, SETA conducts in-depth analyses on a wide array of topics, including politics, economy, society, and foreign policy. Their commitment to producing evidence-based research and fostering informed public discourse was evident throughout our visit.
Young leaders, students, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and professionals from around the world with an interest in the future of the global economy. The forum is interdisciplinary and draws particularly on Politics, Philosophy and Economics.
The forum runs 27–29 November 2026, with the main forum day on 28 November, in Hong Kong. The venue is coordinated with The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK).
YPEF Hong Kong 2026 welcomes emerging youth leaders, university students, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and young professionals. Applicants are typically 16 to 40 years old, and delegates from every country are encouraged to apply.
Every route includes the six academic modules, workshops, field visits and a certificate of participation. The Self Funded route ($599, an early-bird rate reduced from $899) also covers three nights’ accommodation, meals throughout, the networking gala, forum materials and Hong Kong visa invitation support. The Forum Access day-delegate route ($200) covers the full academic programme and meals during sessions, with accommodation arranged by the delegate.
Yes. A limited number of fully funded scholarships are awarded on merit and cover return flights, accommodation, all meals and the networking gala, full forum access, Hong Kong visa invitation support, mentorship and a certificate. An instalment option is also available: a $199 deposit reserves your place, with the balance settled before the forum. Awards are decided on academic and professional merit, financial need, leadership potential and overall application strength, reviewed by the selection committee.
Fully funded places are limited and awarded on academic merit and demonstrated leadership. Indicate your interest during registration and provide the supporting information requested; strong candidates may be invited for a short interview before final selections are made.
Yes. The fully funded scholarship covers return economy flights alongside accommodation, meals and full forum access. As a not-for-profit initiative, CIPES balances this support across recipients to keep the merit system fair and the programme sustainable.
Once participation is confirmed, the organising team can issue a personalised Hong Kong visa invitation letter where required. We recommend beginning any visa application as early as possible.
Participation fees are non-refundable. Delegates on the instalment plan, or with particular circumstances, may be given specific cancellation terms individually. We recommend reviewing the terms and conditions before you complete registration.
Registrations are generally non-transferable. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please contact the registration team if you find you are unable to attend.
No, on-site payments are not accepted. Your place is confirmed only once registration and payment are complete beforehand, including for delegates awarded funding.
Keep an eye on the official YPEF Hong Kong 2026 pages and follow CIPES on its official social channels for announcements and any real-time changes to the programme.
YPEF Hong Kong 2026 is organised by the Centre for International Political Economy Studies (CIPES) in collaboration with The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK).
Our team is happy to assist throughout your application and forum journey. Email Programs@thecipe.org or use the contact form on the CIPES website, and we will get back to you.
Scenes from previous convenings of the Young Political Economy Forum.
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