Leadership grows when young people step beyond what is familiar, encounter new perspectives, and discover how their ideas can contribute to a wider world. From 19 to 25 July 2026, students from BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, and BINUS SCHOOL Semarang travelled to Singapore to take part in the 17th Hwa Chong Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit (HC-APYLS), hosted by Hwa Chong Institution. Coming together as one BINUS SCHOOL Education delegation, our students joined young leaders from 22 schools across 13 countries under this year’s theme, “Intelligence by Design, Humanity by Intent.” Learning Beyond Borders Throughout the week, our students explored global issues, innovation, and cultural perspectives alongside peers from around the world. Visits to AI Singapore, the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University, Enabling Village, and HDB Hub brought these ideas to life, while cultural masterclasses, interactive activities, and Summit Dialogues on multiculturalism and cybersecurity encouraged students to think critically and connect across cultures. Learning from Leaders and One Another The summit also provided opportunities for students to hear directly from leaders across government, defence, business, and technology. The Opening Ceremony welcomed Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Singapore’s Minister for National Development, while VADM Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force for the Singapore Armed Forces, joined the Closing Ceremony. Students also gained insights from Summit Dialogue speakers Mr. Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, and Mr. Gaurav Keerthi, CEO of StrongKeep Cybersecurity. Just as meaningful was the opportunity to learn from fellow students. Conversations with young people from different countries helped our delegates experience what global citizenship looks like in practice: communicating across differences, exchanging ideas openly, and finding common ground. Bringing the Learning Home This year’s participation was made even more meaningful by seeing students from four BINUS SCHOOL campuses come together as one delegation. While they came from different school communities, they came together as one BINUS SCHOOL Education delegation, bringing shared values and perspectives onto the international stage. Experiences such as HC-APYLS reflect what it means to be Purpose-Driven, Future-Ready, with the confidence to engage with different perspectives, the curiosity to keep learning, and the awareness to use that learning meaningfully. For our delegates, the journey continues beyond Singapore as they bring these experiences back into their schools, communities, and the choices they make as young leaders. Congratulations to our students for representing the BINUS SCHOOL Education community on the international stage.