Creative Catalyst Returns to Spark Asian Youths Collective Action at ACE-YS 2024

The Asian Creative & Digital Economy Youth Summit (ACE-YS) 2024 is excited to announce the return of its flagship program, the Creative Catalyst. Easily one of the most anticipated parts of the summit, this is the space where young Asian creators, creativepreneurs, academicians, policymakers, and community leaders come together to connect, exchange insights, and discuss […]

2024 International Discussion on Creative Economy: Finding a balance between economic growth, social inclusion, and sustainable development

Jakarta, 18 July 2024 – Creative economy is indisputably one of the fastest growing global economic sectors, including in Asia and the Pacific. Ever since the first World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE) was held in Indonesia in 2018, the attention to the creative economy sector has increased significantly, resulting in the United Nations’ recognition […]

ACE-YS Promotes Indonesia as a Leader in the Creative Industry on the Regional Stage

The Asian Creative & Digital Economy Youth Summit (ACE-YS) was officially held on October 28-29, 2023 in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. This event was inaugurated by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Ad Interim and the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia, Erick Thohir on Saturday (28/10). Organized by The […]

The Philosophy Behind “New Waves from the SEA”

In today’s fast-changing digital world, many of us have questions and dreams. How can we find our place in the creative and digital economy? Can our unique ideas truly make a difference? Where should we start on this journey of creativity and innovation? Let’s explore this journey together, as we dive into a theme that’s […]

Driving the Acceleration of Creative Economy ASEAN+3, ACE-YS Called Upon 130 Young People to be Part of the Delegate and Creator Creative Catalyst

The Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs of Indonesia and Selaksa in collaboration with Lazada Indonesia, also supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), GDP Venture, and Gerakan Nasional 1000 Startup Digital will conduct Creative Catalyst Program as part of the Asian Creative & Digital Economy Youth Summit (ACE-YS) from 28-29 October 2023. The […]

Promoting Growth in Asia’s Creative Economy Growth, the Asian Creative & Digital Economy Youth Summit 2023 to Convene on October 28-29, 2023

The importance of developing the creative and digital economy at the regional level has inspired the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) and Selaksa to initiate the Asian Creative & Digital Youth Economy Summit (ACE-YS) 2023. As one of the world’s emerging economic powerhouses, Asia is becoming increasingly attractive in the global […]