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Asia and the Pacific Conference
Leadership Horizon: Elevating Purpose-Driven Youths For A Better Nation
JCI Manila, JCI PHILIPPINES





Asia and the Pacific Conference
JCI Manila, JCI PHILIPPINES





The University of Leaders Orientation (ULO) is JCI Manila’s flagship program to recruit and develop purpose-driven leaders. Through interviews, team challenges, mentorship, and community work, ULO builds confidence, connection, and commitment. With a 77% conversion rate, it fuels growth, strengthens internal bonds, and showcases JCI’s impact through powerful storytelling and sustained leadership development.

Launched in January 2024, the JCI Quatre-Bornes Public Speaking Club develops youth leadership through twice-monthly sessions in public speaking, debate, and critical thinking. Aligned with the 2024 JCI Plan of Action and SDG 4, the program empowers participants through expert partnerships, fostering confidence, communication, and community-focused leadership. Lancé en janvier 2024, le Club d’Art Oratoire de JCI Quatre-Bornes forme les jeunes au leadership à travers des sessions bimensuelles sur la prise de parole, le débat et la pensée critique. En lien avec le Plan d’Action 2024 et l’ODD 4, il renforce la confiance et l’impact communautaire.

This 14-module program gives members essential financial skills—from budgeting to investing in stocks, crypto, or real estate. Through real examples and expert insights, it helps them make smart money choices and build a stronger financial future. Ce programme en 14 modules donne aux membres les bases de la finance, de la gestion du budget à l’investissement (actions, crypto, immobilier). Grâce à des exemples concrets et des experts, il les aide à faire de meilleurs choix et à sécuriser leur avenir.

JCI Willemstad’s training helped participants discover their passions, build personal brands, and turn their skills into value. By aligning purpose with action, it empowered future leaders to grow and monetize their expertise. La capacitación de JCI Willemstad ayudó a los participantes a descubrir sus pasiones, construir su marca personal y transformar sus habilidades en valor. Una experiencia clave para formar líderes que viven de lo que aman.

JCI Global Youth Summit 2026
By completing your registration for the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026 (“the Summit”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.
Code of Conduct Compliance
Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.
Personal Data and Media Consent
Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.
Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.
Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
Participation and Access
Participation in certain sessions, including those held at the United Nations Headquarters and partner venues, may be subject to additional security clearance, identification requirements, and capacity limitations.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be processed in accordance with the following structure:
Exceptions
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected] and include appropriate supporting documentation.
Refunds will be processed within 30 business days using the original payment method.
Visa Policy
Participants requiring a visa to attend the 2026 JCI Global Youth Summit are responsible for initiating their visa application process in a timely manner and ensuring that all required documentation is submitted to the relevant authorities.
JCI World Headquarters will provide an official invitation letter upon request for registered and fully paid participants. Please note that this letter is issued solely to support the visa application process and does not guarantee visa approval.
In the event that a participant is unable to obtain a visa, the following conditions will apply:
Please note:
Participant Responsibility
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise expressly stated by the organizers.
Health and Insurance
Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.
JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.
Behavioral Expectations
Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.
Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.
Complaint and Incident Reporting
Participants acknowledge awareness of the procedures available for reporting incidents, concerns, or violations of the JCI Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.
All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.
Third-Party Services and Venues
Certain Summit activities may take place at external venues or involve services provided by third parties, including transportation, accommodation providers, or event facilities.
Such services remain subject to the operational policies and responsibility of the respective third-party providers.
Assumption of Risk
Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.
By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, JCI and collaborating organizations shall not be responsible for personal injury, illness, delay, loss, theft, damage, or other unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in or travel related to the Summit, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Force Majeure
JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.
Acceptance
By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions for participation in the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026.

JCI Willemstad’s training helped participants discover their passions, build personal brands, and turn their skills into value. By aligning purpose with action, it empowered future leaders to grow and monetize their expertise. La capacitación de JCI Willemstad ayudó a los participantes a descubrir sus pasiones, construir su marca personal y transformar sus habilidades en valor. Una experiencia clave para formar líderes que viven de lo que aman.
