Gen Z Retreat

Retreat & Hybrid Forum

February 2, 2025 | Manila, Philippines

Hey there, Gen Z Digital Creators, Influencers, and Activists from East Asia! DCN Global is hosting a meetup where you can connect, share ideas, and create with others who get your vibe.

What to Expect

With the way we consume news constantly changing, it’s important to bring together fresh voices to chat about digital skills, making content for young folks, communicating online, and what the future holds for social media and info-sharing. We're excited to bring Gen Zette in East Asia and want you to help shape this next chapter!

What’s Gen Zette About?

Gen Zette is all about empowering our generation by breaking down what’s happening globally in a relatable way. Backed by DCN Global, we've got correspondents from 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe bringing stories that matter to young people daily.

Why You Should Come

In the heart of Manila, this jam-packed day focuses on creativity, personal growth, and teaming up with others. You’ll take part in awesome masterclasses and workshops, learn how to keep mindfulness in your daily grind, and get into group brainstorms where ideas come to life. Plus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate on cool projects.

More Opportunities

After this special day, stick around for our "Digital Transformation for Empowered Communities" forum on February 3-4, 2025, in Manila. Check out how fast-evolving tech like AI and blockchain are reshaping our world, with a focus on empowering young professionals in South East Asia.

Eligibility Criteria

The Retreat will gather up to 30 in-person participants and speakers. Informal networking opportunities will be created during meals and social activities. All activities will be conducted in English.

Participants will be selected through an open application process based on stated expertise and interest in the listed topics. Special consideration will be given to those individuals who can contribute to and benefit from the discussions. The event will include representatives from as many countries in the region as possible. 

• Up to 25 participants from Southeast Asia (Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam)
• Applicants can come from Civil Society, New Media, Academia, Technology Fields, Government, Digital Creators, and Influencers and have expertise/interest in issues such as Online Content, Content Creation, Combating Disinformation, Trends in Digital Technology, Digital and Media Literacy, Active Citizenship, Social Media Campaigns, Journalism
• Preferred ages 18 – 25

Deadline for applications: December 25, 2024

Speakers will be selected from regional and global experts that have been recommended or identified by the DCN programming team. Individuals who register as participants may also be invited to speak at the event. 

Accommodation and Logistics

The forum organizers will arrange and cover economy-class flights, shared hotel accommodations for participants, single rooms for speakers, most meals, and social activities during the event. Obtaining visas to enter the Philippines is the responsibility of the participants.

This event is organized by Digital Communication Network Global and World Learning, and it’s supported by the State Department. If you’re all about digital media and want to be part of this exciting experience, apply now!