Siklab Pilipinas

23/08/2026

"What is your fight? Make it personal because you make it real." 💬

Of all the things said in Session 5 this Saturday, this is the one that stayed with us.

In a conversation about AI governance, education systems, and regional policy, it would have been easy to stay abstract. But Carlo Fernando of the SEAMEO Secretariat brought it back to the most human question of all: why does this matter to you?

Are you doing this so Muslim girls have more access to education? So LGBT youth have access to safe spaces? So the child in your community who can't afford school someday can?

Because if it matters to you personally, if you can see the face of the person you're building for, that's what makes the work real. That's what makes it last.

To our 120 fellows across ASEAN and South Korea: we hope you leave Session 5 not just with frameworks and policy questions, but with a clearer sense of your own fight.

That's what this fellowship is for. 🌏

Session 5 | AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 x SEAMEO

23/08/2026

20/08/2026

AI isn't the destination. It's the road. And Southeast Asia is still figuring out who gets to drive. 🌏⚡

Session 5 of the AI for Asia Fellowship goes beyond the hype, into the hard questions. What does it actually take to build AI ecosystems that are equitable and intelligent across 11 nations, 700 million people, and vastly different levels of access and readiness? Who's at the table when these decisions are made? And what happens when the answer is: not enough of the right people?

This Saturday, we're sitting down with someone who's been navigating exactly that.

Meet Carlo Fernando, Learning Innovation and Information Specialist at the SEAMEO Secretariat working across Southeast Asia to drive how education systems adapt, innovate, and lead in a world being reshaped by AI. Carlo has sat at the regional table, he knows where the gaps are, and he's bringing that lens directly to our fellows.

After the fireside, we're not just talking about it. our 120 young leaders will step into the room as policymakers themselves, identifying real governance gaps and pitching real fixes. Because the next generation of AI leadership in this region isn't a someday thing. It starts now. 🎯

Session 5 | AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 x SEAMEO
📅 August 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM GMT+8 | Online via Zoom

20/08/2026

Siklab is looking for interns to join our growing team! This is your chance to gain real, hands-on experience while contributing to a mission that truly matters, empowering youth and communities across Asia.

We're hiring for the following paid internship roles:

🎨 Graphic Design Intern – lead branding support for Siklab and create visuals for Enactus Philippines and the AI for Asia Fellowship

💻 Web Developer Intern – build and maintain digital platforms that power our programs across Asia

These are paid internships where you'll grow professionally and make a meaningful difference in empowering youth and communities across Asia.

📄 Application Requirements:
→ 1-page Letter of Intent – tell us why the role and Siklab excite you
→ 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) — Graphic Design applicants may also include a portfolio link

📩 How to Apply: Send your documents to [email protected] with the subject line: Application – [Role Name] Intern 2026

🗓️ Deadline: August 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Design, build, and grow with purpose. Be part of the team behind the work that fuels change.

20/08/2026

"How should we use AI responsibly in higher education? From UNESCO's perspective, AI must remain human-centered." 💬

Last Saturday, Boyi Zhang, Programme Officer at UNESCO-ICHEI, opened Session 4 of the AI for Asia Fellowship by bringing us inside how one of the world's leading education bodies is actually thinking about AI: not as a replacement for human learning, but as a tool that must be shaped by human values.

From micro-credentials to smart classrooms, UNESCO ICHEI is actively building the frameworks and platforms that help institutions in Southeast Asia integrate AI without losing sight of what education is really for, developing people, not just optimizing outcomes.

120 young leaders from across ASEAN and South Korea sat with that question for an hour. The conversation didn't give easy answers. It gave better ones.

Session 4 | AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 x UNESCO ICHEI

20/08/2026

"As AI continues to transform our economies and societies, we need leaders who can bridge technology with human need, leaders who understand." 💬

Before the session even began, Andreas Tjendra, AI National Advisor and RMIT Industry Partner, set the tone for everything that followed in Session 4.

His message: the next generation of AI leaders won't just be the ones who understand the technology. They'll be the ones who understand the people the technology is supposed to serve. Innovation that creates opportunity only for a select few isn't progress, it's a new kind of exclusion.

That framing stayed in the room as Boyi Zhang walked us through how UNESCO ICHEI is trying to build AI capacity across higher education in Southeast Asia, not for the few institutions that are already ahead, but for the ones that need support the most.

This is what it looks like to think about AI at the policy level. And these are the conversations we're bringing to 120 young leaders across the region.

Session 4 | AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 x UNESCO ICHEI

17/08/2026

We've updated the AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 Program Briefer, and it's now live! 🌏

Our session lineup, timeline, and program structure have all been updated. Check out what's coming up for the rest of the fellowship, from our upcoming fireside chat with SEAMEO to AI x Sustainability, capstone presentations, Graduation on October 3, and an in-person event - Philippine Youth Innovation Summit on October 9-10 in Manila, Philippines.

📄 View the updated briefer in the link below: https://lnkd.in/gNdNwFX9

🌐 Or visit our official website: aiforasean.org

The journey is just getting started. 🚀

12/08/2026

We're honored to have two powerhouse leaders joining us this Saturday with their messages of support! 🙌

Andreas Tjendra is an AI National Advisor whose expertise spans industry, government, and academia across Indonesia and beyond. He has contributed to Indonesia's AI National Roadmap under the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, served as Subject Matter Expert for the Ministry of ICT and the Presidential Advisory Council, and consulted for Google.org, BHP Billiton, and the ASEAN Foundation. Having advised over 15 governments, 50+ industries, and 5 academic institutions, Andreas brings one of the most expansive AI policy perspectives in the region.

Sherwin Pelayo is the Executive Director of the Executive Director of the Analytics & AI Association of the Philippines (AAP), Skills Development Lead of the Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation, and Chair of CHED's Technical Panel on AI and Data Analytics. From the Philippine Skills Framework for Analytics & AI to the National AI Upskilling Roadmap, he is building the infrastructure for a generation of Filipinos ready to lead in an AI-powered world. He also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the AI for Asia Fellowship. 🇵🇭

Two leaders. Two countries. One shared conviction that Asia's AI future starts with investing in its people. 🌏

Special Session 4 | August 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM GMT+8 | Online via Zoom