Imagine a space

Imagine a space

Imagine a space

where young people can explore the exciting world of Generative AI, collaborate on projects, and exchange ideas about the future of AI in the region.

Our dream is to empower all Southeast Asian youth, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, to be ready for the tech-driven world and the vast opportunities it holds. 

We want to bridge the Generative AI skill gap by tapping on the potential of Southeast Asian youths.

where young people can explore the exciting world of Generative AI, collaborate on projects, and exchange ideas about the future of AI in the region.

Our dream is to empower all Southeast Asian youth, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, to be ready for the tech-driven world and the vast opportunities it holds. 

We want to bridge the Generative AI skill gap by tapping on the potential of Southeast Asian youths.

where young people can explore the exciting world of Generative AI, collaborate on projects, and exchange ideas about the future of AI in the region.

Our dream is to empower all Southeast Asian youth, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, to be ready for the tech-driven world and the vast opportunities it holds. 

We want to bridge the Generative AI skill gap by tapping on the potential of Southeast Asian youths.

Join us on a mission to bolster Generative AI proficiency among Southeast Asia's youth.

Join us on a mission to bolster Generative AI proficiency among Southeast Asia's youth.

Join us on a mission to bolster Generative AI proficiency among Southeast Asia's youth.

Why Generative AI?

$2 Trillion

Report by Statista (2023) shows the global AI market size was close to $208 billion in 2023, and it's expected to reach nearly $2 trillion by 2030.

$2 Trillion

Report by Statista (2023) shows the global AI market size was close to $208 billion in 2023, and it's expected to reach nearly $2 trillion by 2030.

$2 Trillion

Report by Statista (2023) shows the global AI market size was close to $208 billion in 2023, and it's expected to reach nearly $2 trillion by 2030.

75 M Jobs

International Labour Organization predicts that 13% of employment globally can be augmented by GAI, while 75 million jobs will potentially be replaced with GAI-mediated automation.

75 M Jobs

International Labour Organization predicts that 13% of employment globally can be augmented by GAI, while 75 million jobs will potentially be replaced with GAI-mediated automation.

75 M Jobs

International Labour Organization predicts that 13% of employment globally can be augmented by GAI, while 75 million jobs will potentially be replaced with GAI-mediated automation.

34 %

all business-related tasks today are performed by machines (World Economic Forum, 2023)

In Southeast Asia alone

The market here has the potential to contribute almost $1 trillion USD to the region's GDP by 2030, accounting for  ½ of the global AI market size.

Jakarta Post

Microsoft announced it will invest US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia.

Microsoft

Hotspots include Malaysia’s southern Johor Bahru region, where Nvidia last year teamed up with a local utility for a plan to build a US$4.3 billion AI data centre park.

The Business Times

Almost 1.1 billion work hours across Asia Pacific is expected to be impacted by Gen AI.

Deloitte

In Southeast Asia alone

  • The market here has the potential to contribute almost $1 trillion USD to the region's GDP by 2030, accounting for  ½ of the global AI market size.

    Jakarta Post

  • Microsoft announced it will invest US$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia.

    Microsoft

  • Hotspots include Malaysia’s southern Johor Bahru region, where Nvidia last year teamed up with a local utility for a plan to build a US$4.3 billion AI data centre park.

    The Business Times

  • Almost 1.1 billion work hours across Asia Pacific is expected to be impacted by Gen AI.

    Deloitte

How does SEA-Up address this?

Mindset change

Wer are not focusing on teaching the youth about the tools only, but the focus is the mindset.

Wer are not focusing on teaching the youth about the tools only, but the focus is the mindset.

Real-world use cases

Each session focuses on the problems/needs of the Southeast Asian market using a case study approach.

Each session focuses on the problems/needs of the Southeast Asian market using a case study approach.

Local AI experts

We leverage the skills of local AI experts to contribute their practical knowledge through our program.

We leverage the skills of local AI experts to contribute their practical knowledge through our program.

Non-technical youth

We target youth that has zero experience in technical expertise like programming/data science

We target youth that has zero experience in technical expertise like programming/data science

SEA-Up in action!

Generative AI 101

Teaching what generative AI is and its importance for the audience.

Use Cases

Showcasing how generative AI can solve problems through SEA-Up relevant case studies.

Hands-On

Facilitate collaboration to solve case study issues using the learned AI tools.

Co-Creation

Participants gain experience by using the tools themselves.

Sharing

Reflection, sharing solutions, and conducting a post-mortem analysis.

  • ORGANIZATIONS

  • ORGANIZATIONS

  • ORGANIZATIONS

For Organizations

Collaborate with establishments to formulate personalized skill improvement strategies that address specific problems using our unique method; comprehend the requirements/ hindrances of partners and aims, identify the targeted youth via the association. decide on the hackathon topic based on the challenge/need, carry out the plan, and apply the contrived solution.

  • INDIVIDUALS

  • INDIVIDUALS

  • INDIVIDUALS

For Individuals

Engage in both digital and physical platforms to foster ties, cooperate, and enhance skills. Our method are: Determine the present primary theme / market trend of AI for young people, investigation and preparation for the session, enrolment of participants & utilizing our regional AI expert to manage the programme, and execute the programme prioritizing exchange and dialogue.

Youths
Youths
Youths

Let's chat?

The Team

Avisenna Gusta

My dream is to make change on our outdated education system through technology - specifically generative AI! Watch me 👀

Leah Zhao


Leah Zhao

AI is here not to replace us, but to assist us in realizing our visions and unleashing our creativity.

Kwok Foong

AI should be accessible to those who will shape the future — the youths.

Stephanie Kwok

Generative AI will democratise creativity for all. Learn how to use it now ▶️

Liyana Hanif

My mission is to inspire creatives to embrace AI as an essential collaborator, empowering them to shape the future of their work.