The ASEAN Foundation Model East Asia Summit (AFMAM EAS) 2026: TAC Edition is an experiential educational diplomacy simulation organized by the ASEAN Foundation. The program translates diplomatic frameworks into a practical learning experience for youth, marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) under the theme "Reinvigorating the TAC: Advancing ASEAN Centrality for Peace, Security, and Rules-based Cooperation in an Evolving Indo-Pacific."

📍 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

📅 Key Program Dates:

• 13 November - Selected Delegates Announcement
• 16 – 27 November - Pre-Conference Online Trainings for Selected Delegates
• 5 December - Submission of Position Papers
• 6 December - Delegates’ arrivals in Jakarta
• 7 – 11 December - AFMAM EAS 2026: TAC Edition

⏰ Application Deadline: 23 October, 2026

✅ Eligibility

• Be a citizen of one of the following countries: 11 ASEAN Member States/ Other East Asia Summit Participating Countries (Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, or the United States)
• Be enrolled in a diploma or undergraduate programme (or equivalent) at a tertiary education institution in one of the eligible countries at the time of the programme
• Be between 18 and 26 years old during the programme
• Have proficiency in English, both written and spoken (no TOEFL/IELTS needed)