The applications are now open for the ASEF ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026. It is a fully funded international summit taking place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 30th March to 1st April 2026. Note that there is no application fee, and all the expenses are covered. This is a three-day, in-person capacity-building program on Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI, organized by the Asia–Europe Foundation (ASEF), together with its co-organisers of the Informal ASEM Human Rights Seminar series (ASEMHRS). Your Return Airfare, Accommodation, and Meals will be covered. More details are below.
Details About ASEF ASEM Human Rights Seminar 2026 Indonesia
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Location: Yogyakarta
- Duration: 3 Days
- Dates: 30th March to 1st April 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 8th February 2026
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Return Airfare to Yogyakarta
- Four (4) Nights of Accommodation
- Meals and refreshments during the training program.
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Program Theme
- Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI
Objective of the Program
The objective of the program is to enhance professionals’ understanding across Asia and Europe of integrating human rights principles into artificial intelligence (AI) governance.
Core Objectives
- Strengthening understanding of the relationship between AI and human rights.
- Building the ability to assess AI-related human rights issues critically.
- Developing the capacity to design context-sensitive, people-centred AI governance approaches.
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Program Outcome
- Explain the relationship between AI and human rights, including key rights considerations in AI development and deployment.
- Compare and discuss regional perspectives on AI and human rights in Asia and Europe.
- Critically assess AI-related human rights issues through collaborative analysis of real-world cases.
- Identify emerging trends, challenges, and key stakeholders in AI governance.
- Design context-sensitive and people-centred AI governance approaches relevant to their sectors.
- Develop action-oriented plans to mitigate human rights risks in AI systems.
- Contribute to the formulation of a broad regional framework for transparent, accountable, and rights-respecting AI governance.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Location: Must reside in an ASEM member country (includes 51 countries across Asia and Europe, plus the EU and ASEAN Secretariat).
- Experience: Early-career professionals with 1–5 years of relevant experience.
- Involvement: Currently active in implementing, evaluating, or advocating for AI deployment.
- Cohort Size: Approximately 25–30 participants will be selected.
Target Groups
- Industry Practitioners: Professionals making key decisions on AI deployment that impact both the industry and the public.
- Civil Society & Advocacy: Individuals documenting AI-related harms, mobilizing for accountability, and supporting affected communities.
- Researchers & Academics: Experts contributing to public discourse and sharing knowledge across different sectors.
- Policy & Regulatory Professionals: Emerging practitioners working to put AI governance frameworks and institutional rules into practice.
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How to Apply?
Complete the online application from the official website. The link is below.
APPLY FOR THE ASEM FORUM INDONESIA
