The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) organized a face-to-face Conference on Youth Education and the Future of Work in Manila, 12–13 November. The objectives were to examine future work scenarios shaped by socioeconomic changes and digital transformation; analyze policies and education systems for youth to adapt to evolving job markets; and introduce best practices in APO member economies for dissemination.

Eighty-nine participants from 15 APO members deepened their understanding of approaches to help youth benefit from leveraging AI and technologies to cope with the rapidly changing world and the future, guided by insights shared from the perspectives of resource persons representing the government, private sector, international organizations, NGOs, and academia.