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A two‑day gathering where 500 university students from across Asia come together to protect, promote and innovate our living heritage.
About AYLD 2026
Youth and Culture:
Asia's Living Heritage.
AYLD is where the next generation of cultural stewards meets. Through dialogue, competition and on‑the‑ground heritage journeys, delegates leave with new friendships, sharper ideas and a deeper commitment to the stories that shape Asia.
University students across Asia
Days of dialogue, discovery & celebration
Mission: protect, promote & innovate heritage
AYLD 2026 Competition
Explore · Create · Showcase
Open to all registered AYLD 2026 delegates. Enter as an individual or in a team of up to 5 members.
Track A
Track BSubmission Deadline
31 July 2026
11:59 PM MYT
Submit registration form, abstract, and final digital work.*Final digital work for Track B only.
Presentation Duration
- 15 minutes presentation
- 5 minutes Q&A
Content
Share your ideas on cultural heritage through creative, innovative and impactful work.
Judging Criteria
Each section worth 20 points · Total = 100 points
Heritage Relevance & Depth
Innovation & Creativity
AI & Technology Application
Communication & Impact
Relevance & Social Impact
Awards
Heritage Preservation
Gold
Heritage Preservation
Silver
Heritage Promotion
Gold
Heritage Promotion
Silver
People's Choice
Award
Best Digital Innovation
Award
Programme
Two days, one journey.
Conference Day
Sarawak Science Centre · Kuching, Sarawak
09:00 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony
Guest Speakers
10:30 – 12:00
Presentation Session 1
Participant Presentation & Judges Q&A
13:30 – 15:00
Presentation Session 2
Participant Presentation & Judges Q&A
15:30 – 17:00
Presentation Session 3
Participant Presentation & Judges Q&A
18:00 – 21:00
AYLD Closing Reception
Cultural Performance & Award Ceremony
Heritage Journey
A day of museums, riverside heritage, courthouses and night‑market flavours across Kuching.
10:00 – 12:00
Borneo Cultures Museum
Guided tour & exploration of indigenous cultural heritage
13:30 – 15:30
Brooke Dockyard
Waterfront industrial heritage exploration
16:00 – 18:00
Kuching Old Courthouse & Heritage Walk
Explore historical landmarks & colonial architecture
18:30 – 20:30
Kuching Food Festival
Local food experience & night market exploration
Register Now
Claim your seat at AYLD 2026.
Join 500 university students from across Asia for two days of dialogue, competition and heritage discovery in Kuching, Sarawak.
Dates
12 – 13 August 2026
Venue
Kuching, Sarawak
Sarawak Science Centre · Malaysia
Submission deadline
31 July 2026 · 11:59 PM MYT