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What Is IYLFS?

The SAIF International Youth Leadership in Finance Summit, hosted by the Master of Finance program at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance(SAIF), invites driven undergraduate students worldwide to experience an immersive finance summit in Shanghai. With over a decade of successful summits, IYLFS has become one of the most restigious and influential finance competitions in China and is increasingly recognized on the global stage.

 

What to Expect

The 2025 SAIF International Youth Leadership Finance Summit offers a new platform where technology meets products, engineering meets markets, and innovation meets capital. Join us to explore real opportunities, gain cross-disciplinary insights, and discover the next generation of unicorns in the AI era.

 

Summit Overview

Final Round Date

Mid-to-late March 2026

 

Overview

Stage	Mode	Language
Preliminary Round	Online report submission	Chinese or English
Final Round	On-site presentation	English only

 

RSVP

https://apply.saif.sjtu.edu.cn/user/login/saif/43 （Desktop recommended）

 

Application Details

Who can apply: Open to undergraduate students from all majors and years.

 

Team Composition: Teams of 3-6 with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged. Each participant must register individually, submit the required information, and join a team. Each team should designate a team leader.

 

Schedule：

Apply now	Before January 18, 2026, 23:59 (GMT+8)
Report Submission	Before February 8, 2026, 23:59 (GMT+8)
Preliminary Results	Mid-February 2026
Training Sessions	Mid-to-late February 2026 *Online，Open to  finalists
Final Round	Mid-to-late March 2026 *On-site，Shanghai

 

* All participants must register as part of a team.
* Teams can submit reports immediately after registration.

 

Why Join IYLFS?

■ Industry-Led Insights: Learn directly from industry experts how AI technologies scale into real-world products, businesses, and capital markets.

■ Structured AI & Investment Training: Gain a systematic understanding of AI fundamentals, investment trends, and how technology-driven value is assessed.

■ Build a Global Network: Connect with talented peers from around the world, creating lasting academic and professional relationships.

■ Enhance Practical Skills: Develop your teamwork, leadership, and adaptability skills—essential for a successful career in finance.

 

Plus, You’ll Benefit From

☑ Generous prizes and awards
☑ A prestigious international competition experience
☑ A direct interview opportunity with the SAIF Master of Finance Program

 

Preliminary Round Guidelines

Report: Each team is required to submit an AI Innovation Project Business Analysis Report based on an AI project designated by the Organizing Committee. (Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) + Length: No more than 20 pages)

Language：Chinese or English

Report Submission：mf.summit@saif.sjtu.edu.cn，（File name：Team Name + Team Leader Name + Report Title）

Key Content (including but not limited to):

☑ Product & Technology Analysis：How does the product work, and why does it matter?（Technical Insight）

☑ Market & Competitive Landscape：Who is the customer, and how big is the opportunity?（TAM/SAM/SOM analysis ）

☑ Consumer Insights & User Research：Conduct in-depth research with at least five target users to identify what real problems are users trying to solve?（Consumer Analysis）

☑ Business Model & Growth Strategy：How does the product make money and scale efficiently?(Unit Economics)

☑ Future Outlook & Risk Assessment：Can the business survive and win in a rapidly evolving AI landscape?

 

Research Tracks

Track 1: Emotional Companionship & Virtual Social Interaction

CHAI AI: A consumer-facing generative AI character chat platform

Character.AI: A conversational platform that enables users to create and engage in long-term interactions with AI characters.

Talkie: An AI chat application focused on immersive role-playing and emotionally driven conversations.

 

Track 2: Productivity & Knowledge Management

Gamma: A productivity tool that uses generative AI to reimagine presentation creation and structured content workflows.

Plaud AI: An AI-powered voice recording and intelligent summarization tool integrating both hardware and software.

Grammarly: An AI-powered writing and language quality management platform for individual and enterprise users.

 

Track 3: Education & Skill Development

Find Your Grind: A career exploration and future skills discovery platform designed for K–12 students.

Dex: A children’s immersive language learning device built around real-time camera input and AI-based recognition.

Oboe: A personalized learning system built on generative AI.

 

Track 4: Creative Content Generation

Mirelo: An AI-powered sound effects and music generation tool for creators.

ElevenLabs: An AI platform specializing in highly natural text-to-speech and voice cloning.

HeyGen: An AI video generation platform designed for marketing and content creators.

 

Track 5: Health, Fitness & Wellbeing

Oura Ring: A health tracking platform that continuously collects physiological data through a smart ring.

Momo AI (First Voyage): An AI-powered emotional wellness app combining virtual pets with gamified self-care experiences.

BodyPark: An AI fitness companion offering personalized training programs and real-time feedback.

 

Track 6: Gaming & Entertainment Experiences

Wolf Games: A platform that leverages generative AI to create interactive entertainment experience

Series（Rho Engine）: An AI-powered game engine designed for developers.

Inworld AI: A developer platform providing AI-driven character behavior and dialogue systems for games and virtual worlds.

 

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Contact Us

Address: Room 402, No. 211, West Huaihai Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030

Email: mf.summit@saif.sjtu.edu.cn

Phone: 86-21-62934968

Website: http://mf.saif.sjtu.edu.cn