Date: Jan. 13th–15th, 2023(GMT +8)
Online
Registration Link *Please complete the application on PC2023 International Youth Leadership Finance Summit
The 2023 International Youth Leadership Finance Summit (IYLFS) will be held online from 13th-15th January, 2023. IYLFS is a student competition event hosted by the Master of Finance (MF) Program of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
IYLFS aims to provide an interactive learning platform for undergraduate students to cultivate their leadership, communication and organizational skills. We strive to connect the best students of all disciplines across the world, and offer them a unique learning experience through hands-on study of business cases, and face-to-face communication with business leaders and scholars.
Background:
As the world is facing increasing challenges such as the climate crisis, environmental pollution and economic downturn, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing has drawn more and more attention from the global investment community. This increased awareness has been spurred by shifts in demand from across the finance ecosystem, driven both by the search for better long-term financial value, and a pursuit of better alignment with values.
With the theme of "ESG Investing", the summit invites aspiring young people worldwide to share their ideas and demonstrate their team spirit and leadership. How to expand the product supply and investment scale of ESG investment? How to improve the infrastructure of ESG investment, and promote the formation of universal standard for the information disclosure？ESG investment is a systematic endeavor. How to form a joint force of governments, real economy enterprises, investment institutions, and other entities of ESG investment? Let us find out the answer together.
The application portal for the 2023 IYLFS is now open, and we welcome students worldwide to apply!
What's in IYLFS for You:
Dive deep into the most impactful financial topics
• Interact with and learn from SAIF professors and industry leaders
• Meet and compete with the most talented global elites
• Showcase your insights and develop new skills
• Gain international competition experience
• Opportunities to:
- Win cash prizes
- Get a SAIF MF Admissions Interview Fast Pass
- Receive at least 25% MF tuition scholarship*
* International participants who win First, Second, or Third Prize in IYLFS and later enroll in MF program, can get at least 25% MF tuition scholarship.
