ASBN International Competitions 2026 Are Now Open!

Ready to showcase your ideas, creativity, and problem-solving skills on an international stage?

Join the 3rd ASEAN School of Business Network (ASBN) International Competition 2026 through one of our exciting competitions:

Business Competition
Essay
Short Vertical Film
Business Case Competition

Business Case Competition 2026

Submission Deadline: August 18, 2026

Open for all International and Indonesian Undergraduate Students

1st Place

$500 USD

2nd Place

$350 USD

3rd Place

$250 USD

All participants will receive a certificate of participation in the ASBN Business Case Competition

FREE REGISTRATION!

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ESSAY COMPETITION

ASEAN YOUTH IN THE MOVE: INNOVATION FOR INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Submission Deadline: August 18, 2026

Requirements

  1. Participants are enrolled in undergraduate programs.
  2. Participants must register individually or a team (maximum 3 students)
Topics

In alignment with the theme “ASEAN Youth on the Move: Innovating for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future” the essay topics are:

  1. Youth-Led AI and Digital Innovation for Environmental Sustainability and Green Development in ASEAN
  2. Digital Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Ecosystems among ASEAN Youth
  3. Empowering Rural and Marginalized Communities through Digital Inclusion
  4. Women Empowerment and Youth Innovation through Digital Platforms
  5. Green Economy and Sustainable Business Innovation among ASEAN Youth
  6. Digital Transformation, Green Economy, and the Future of Sustainable Employment for ASEAN Youth in the Gig Economy Era
  7. AI, Big Data, and Smart Solutions for Social and Environmental Challenges in ASEAN
  8. ASEAN Youth Collaboration in Building Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities
  1. Essays must be written in English.
  2. The essay should consist of 1,000–1,500 words.
  3. Manuscripts must use Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5
    line spacing.
  4. All submissions must be original and unpublished. The
    similarity index must not exceed 15%, as verified by Turnitin or
    an equivalent plagiarism detection tool.
  5. Final submissions must be submitted in PDF format.
  6. The essay submission must include the following components:
    1. Cover page (free design; no template required)
    2. Essay manuscript
    3. References
    4. Statement of originality (free format; no template required)
    5. Turnitin plagiarism report (maximum similarity index: 15%)
    6. Declaration of AI usage, clearly stating which sections or
      purposes involved the use of AI tools (if applicable)

Submission Period: July 1 – August 18, 2026

Top IO Finalists Amouncement: August 23, 2026

Finalist Presentation: August 29, 2026

Winner Announcement: August 29, 2026

1st Place

$500 USD

2nd Place

$350 USD

3rd Place

$250 USD

All participants will receive a certificate of participation in the ASBN Essay Competition

FREE REGISTRATION!

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SHORT VERTICAL FILM COMPETITION

AI IN OUR DAILY LIVES

Submission Deadline: August 18, 2026

Judging Criteria
  1. Story & Narrative
  2. Theme Relevance
  3. Creativity & Vertical Format
  4. Technical Quality
  5. Al Awareness & Ethical Consideration
  1. Vertical Video 9:16
  2. Duration: 60-180 seconds
  3. Minimum Resolution: 1080 x 1920
  4. Format: MP4
  5. Language: English
  1. Final Vertical Film
  2. Film Synopsis
  3. Al Usage Disclosure
  4. Team Information

1st Place

$500 USD

2nd Place

$350 USD

3rd Place

$250 USD

FREE REGISTRATION!

submission

Join us at 3rd ASEAN School of Business Network 2026

Together, let’s shape a more innovative and inclusive ASEAN future!

Business Competition
Essay
Short Vertical Film

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