- UNITAR, Prosperity Alliance Singapore and the Brotherhood Cup Foundation co-hosted the “Global Entrepreneurs Leadership and Youth Leadership Development Forum”.
- The forum brought together top entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and rising youth leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area to chart a course for shared prosperity.
- UNITAR, Prosperity Alliance Singapore and the Brotherhood Cup Foundation jointly presented awards to recognize leaders in entrepreneurship, youth innovation, and social impact.
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25 November 2025, California, USA – On 10 August 2025, the Global Entrepreneurs Leadership and Youth Leadership Development Forum brought together around 150 top entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and rising youth leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area to chart a course for shared prosperity amidst a backdrop of rapid technological change, climate urgency, and shifting geopolitics.
Co-hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Prosperity Alliance Singapore, and its partner, the Brotherhood Cup Foundation, the forum spotlighted youth empowerment, entrepreneurial vision, and sustainable development. The day’s agenda balanced big-picture keynotes with practical insights, drawing an energetic and engaged audience.
Collaboration as a Strategic Imperative
The Forum was organized as part of the Global Youth Leadership Programme (July – August 2025), launched by Prosperity Alliance Singapore in partnership with the Brotherhood Cup Foundation, where UNITAR collaborated as an implementing partner.
At the Forum, UNITAR delivered the keynote, underscoring the urgency of joint action. It described the Prosperity Alliance Singapore as a bridge linking governments, business, academia, and civil society, with Singapore’s role as a global finance and innovation hub providing a natural base to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals across ASEAN and beyond.
No nation can face these challenges alone. Global cooperation, cross-sector dialogue and youth engagement are more vital than ever.— Mr. Michael Adalla, Senior Programme Officer, Division for Prosperity, UNITAR
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Brotherhood Cup Foundation Chair Yafei Liu traced the organization’s evolution from early scholarship initiatives to global youth leadership and social innovation programmes. Mr. Liu reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to building joint platforms with Prosperity Alliance Singapore to support youth in education, entrepreneurship, and public service.
Philanthropy is not just about giving – it’s about sustained engagement and responsibility. True success is not only achieving for yourself but also giving back to society.
— Mr. Yafe Liu, Chair, Brotherhood Cup Foundation
A panel on technology, investment, and trends, moderated by Prosperity Alliance Singapore President Maggie Liu, brought together three industries:
Joseph Chen, Founder of Renren, mapped the trajectory of AI from symbolic reasoning to generative models, warning that AI will redefine labour markets and human value systems.
Miao Hong, Founding Partner of Silicon Valley Future Capital, identified generative AI as the engine of Silicon Valley’s next wave of innovation.
Ming Pan, Senior Vice President at East West Bank, offered a macroeconomic lens on emerging risks and opportunities.
Their discussion pointed to a decisive period ahead where AI breakthroughs and strategic investment will shape global growth.
Awards Recognize Global Excellence
UNITAR, Prosperity Alliance Singapore and the Brotherhood Cup Foundation jointly presented awards to recognize leaders in entrepreneurship, youth innovation, and social impact. The winners, who are of diverse ages and backgrounds, have demonstrated strong support for sustainability.
- Global Entrepreneur Leadership Award: Yagang Cao, John Huang and Cheng Liu, and Sean Su
- Global Youth Prosperity Leadership Award: Chengxi Li, Brandon Liu, and Allen Wang
- Prosperity Alliance Singapore Youth Leadership Awards:
- Youth Ambassador: William Liu
- Youth Pioneer: Singye Junni
- Youth Role Model: Rella Wang
UNITAR praised the winners for setting a benchmark for peers and a model for the next generation.
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In his closing remarks, Prosperity Alliance Singapore International Advisor Dr. Dahsuan Feng drew from his scientific background to highlight curiosity as the foundation of human intelligence.
Without questions, there is no intelligence. Education should spark exploration. — Dr. Dahsuan Feng, International Advisor, Prosperity Alliance Singapore
Reflecting on Singapore’s transformation, Dr. Feng urged youth to pair ambition with action, calling the Prosperity Alliance Singapore a potential “catalyst for achievement not only in ASEAN, but for humanity at large”.
The forum closed with a clear takeaway: the future will be shaped by those who can combine vision with collaboration across sectors and generations. As the discussions concluded, participants left with renewed determination to turn dialogue into action, forging partnerships that will drive more inclusive and sustainable progress in the years ahead.
About Prosperity Alliance Singapore
Prosperity Alliance Singapore is part of the Prosperity Alliance, a UNITAR affiliated global network initiative. Prosperity Alliance Singapore, launched by UNITAR and the Singapore-based non-profit entity Prosperity Center Ltd. in May 2025, serves as a regional hub for advancing clean and renewable energy, frontier technologies, youth and women's leadership and sustainable community development across ASEAN countries. Leveraging Singapore’s strategic position and innovation-driven environment, the centre promotes regional cooperation, enhances international dialogue and supports capacity building through targeted programmes that foster sustainable growth, connectivity and global engagement throughout Southeast Asia.
More on Prosperity Alliance, visit https://unitar.org/sustainable-development-goals/prosperity/our-portfolio/prosperity-alliance
About UNITAR
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations. In 2024, UNITAR trained approximately 550,000 learners around the world to support their actions for a better future. UNITAR has a global presence, with offices in Geneva, Hiroshima, New York and Bonn and networks around the world. Find out more at https://unitar.org/