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exploreASEAN — Building Bridges for Young Talents
Building Bridges for Young Talents — that is what exploreASEAN stands for.
Since 2015, exploreASEAN has been building bridges between Swiss business education and Southeast Asia. Now in its 12th edition, a new group of final-year FHNW students is ready to take on Southeast Asia — exploring two of the region's most dynamic economies, meeting companies and institutions on the ground, and bringing back insights that go far beyond the classroom.
The journey is made possible by the companies and organisations that believe in the next generation and who invest in a direct line to internationally minded talent.
Check out last Year's trip
SmartASEAN: Innovate Beyond Borders
Last year's 11th edition explored how Southeast Asia is shaping the future through sustainable growth, technology and cross-border collaboration. Take a look at what the 2025/26 delegation experienced on the ground.
March 14 to April 4, 2027
May First Week, 2027
Seminar Abroad:
During our trip to Southeast Asia, our delegation is presented with the opportunity to tour local and international companies in the ASEAN region. This experience allows us to firsthand explore the ASEAN market and witness how these businesses incorporate from factory to future.
Timeline 2026/2027
September
September
October
December
January
January
February 15 to 19, 2027
Application Opening,
Start of selecting the Delegation
Roadshows
Basel, Brugg-Windisch and Olten
Roadshows Online Session I
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Application Closure
Delegation members will be informed about selection by supervisors
First Delegation Meeting
Seminar in Switzerland:
Our delegation will have the opportunity to discuss the characteristics of the ASEAN region with expert speakers, gain insights into their business world, and expand their professional network through company visits in Switzerland.
Roadshows Online Session II
Microsoft Teams Meeting
October
October
Roadshows Online Session III
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Closing Event:
In our closing event, all International Student Projects of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland will present their experiences made during the projects.
About Us
We are honored to represent the 2026/2027 project team of the prestigious International Student Project (ISP) exploreASEAN, continuing the legacy of excellence built by the dedicated teams before us.
As we embark on this next chapter, we are driven by a shared commitment to create an impactful edition - one that connects people, cultures, and ideas across borders. While the official theme and destinations are still in development, our mission remains clear: to foster cross-cultural exchange and provide students with unique insights into the dynamic and fast-evolving ASEAN region.
We invite you to stay tuned as we reveal more details in the coming months. In the meantime, feel free to explore last year’s theme and destinations to get a glimpse of what exploreASEAN is all about.
Your exploreASEAN 2026/2027 team:
Claude, Carla, Laura, Thimo, Stefania & Patrick
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