August 27-28, 2025 (APEC Sub-fund: Digital Innovation)

Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia-Industry Partnership

Co-sponsoring economies: Chile; Japan; Korea; Malaysia; New Zealand; Philippines; Thailand

This year's workshop aligns with APEC 2025's priority of “Innovate – Promoting Digital Innovation in the Asia-Pacific Region”. It will focus on Leveraging Digitalization for Talent Inclusion and Empowerment: Facilitating Economic Transitions by Academia–Industry Partnership, examining how digital transformation can be harnessed to cultivate a future-ready workforce. Participants — including policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and experts — will exchange insights and successful strategies on inclusive digital transformation, sustainable collaboration, and cross-regional talent development. The program also features case studies, focus group discussions, and a site visit to Lunghwa University of Science and Technology to showcase practical models of collaboration in action.