๐ Tender Overview
Project No.
PPSTI_06_2026S
Project Title
APEC STEM Symposium 2026 - The Power of Data
Project Status
Project in Implementation
Fund Account
Self-Funded
Project Year
2026
Sponsoring Forum
*
APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI)
Topics
Science and Technology
Committee
SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE)
Other Fora Involved
Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved
Proposing Economy(ies)
Korea
Co-Sponsoring Economies
Canada; Chile; China; Malaysia; Russia; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States
Expected Start Date
01/09/2026
Expected Completion Date
31/12/2026
Project Proponent Name 1
Seyun Ji
Job Title 1
Senior Project Manager
Organization 1
Korea Foundation for Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology (WISET)
Telephone 1
+82-2-6411-1013
Email 1
syji@wiset.or.kr
Project Proponent Name 2
Not Applicable
Job Title 2
Not Applicable
Organization 2
Not Applicable
Telephone 2
Not Applicable
Email 2
Not Applicable
Declaration
Seyun Ji
Project Cost (US$)
$15,000.00
Project Summary
Despite ongoing efforts to strengthen STEM talent development across APEC, progress is constrained by the lack of comprehensive, comparable, and disaggregated STEM talent data. Differences in definitions and indicators make it difficult for economies to benchmark progress, identify skills gaps, and develop evidence-based workforce policies, particularly as AI rapidly reshapes STEM workforce demands. To address these challenges, the APEC STEM Symposium 2026 will be held in November 2026 in the Republic of Korea as a half-day hybrid event under the theme "The Power of Data". The symposium will bring together approximately 40 policymakers, statistical agencies, researchers, and STEM experts to share best practices on STEM talent data production, comparability, and utilization. By strengthening regional policy dialogue and knowledge sharing, the project will enhance economies' capacity to develop evidence-based STEM talent policies and foster stronger regional cooperation for a more resilient and future-ready STEM workforce.
