About Us
AIESEC is a global youth-led organisation that aims to empower youths to create positive change. We're passionate about leadership development and cross-cultural understanding. Through experiential learning, we hope to develop responsible leaders to address global challenges.
Key Events
- YouthSpeak Forum (YSF)
Led by AIESEC, YSF provides youths with a platform to equip themselves and generate actionable ideas that will impact the world. The event brings together top young leaders, business leaders, thought leaders and experts from all around the world for a conversation surrounding youth's global contribution.
YSF 2023 had a focus on Gen Z employability and aimed to prepare youths for tomorrow, today. We welcomed speakers from Google, Ubisoft, our distinguished Guest of Honour, Dr Jamus Lim, and more than 100 delegates from over 10 different countries. - National Leadership Development Conference (NLDC)
NLDC is an annual national conference organised by AIESEC in Singapore. The conference focuses on developing leadership skills and critical thinking among AIESEC youths, through a series of dialogues and exchange sessions. - Annual Case Competition
A key initiative by AIESEC in SMU, it is an annual affair for us to organise a 4-week case competition that serves as a platform for students to present innovative ideas on real-world issues. The case competition is open to students from all local universities.
The 2024 run, Zero Titans, had more than 20 teams present on their selected companies’ environmental sustainability efforts. In line with the SG Green Plan, participants had the opportunity to engage with industry professionals from various companies such as Google, EY, and MSE through a panel discussion and networking session. - SWITCH Conference (SWITCH)
Organised annually by AIESEC in Singapore, SWITCH aims to build our members' capacities, and to promote bonding within AIESEC in Singapore. Delegates consist of AIESEC members from our 4 local committees, namely NTU, NUS, SIM and SMU. Through a variety of discussion spaces and sharing sessions, members learn more about themselves and their potential to make positive changes in society. - Networking Event
An initiative by AIESEC in SMU to engage different students and partners, we have previously organised networking events focusing on gender equality and sustainability. These events allow members and university students across the country to gain different perspectives and get to know professionals in the industry.
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
LOCAL COMMITTEE MEETING (LCMs)
| Day | Every Thursday |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Venue | TBC (Held physically in school) |
Rationale: LCMs are when all members of SMU AIESEC gather for updates, skills training, and bonding with their fellow members.
DEPARTMENT MEETINGS (DMs)
| Day | Depends on the department; will be discussed with incoming members Normally a weekly meeting, at the discretion of the department vice-president |
| Time | |
| Venue | TBC |
Rationale: To update the members about tasks in the department, and facilitate discussion spaces and bonding within the department.
How To Join
Students would need to go through a 2-round selection process which involves an assessment centre and an interview.
FAQ
At AIESEC, we work hard, and we play hard.
Leadership & personal development
- Members are often encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves by exploring the numerous leadership opportunities made available.
Building connections
- We work with people not just from our own departments, but fellow AIESECers from other universities and countries as well. Through this, members can broaden their perspectives and gain greater appreciation for other cultures. There are also countless opportunities to network with the wide alumni connection we have in AIESEC in Singapore, built over the past 51 years.
Anyone who is passionate about making a positive change to the world and is interested in the youth leadership movement can be an AIESECer.
We believe that we are capable of making the world a better place through our combined efforts. Therefore, if you are supportive of our vision to achieve humankind's potential, come and be part of us!
Your journey in AIESEC begins as a member in one of our 6 departments. Here, you will be given opportunities to lead in your own departments, come up with your own projects, or be a part of the organising team of local or national-level events. Take the opportunity to take up a higher position after each term, and lead your own team to greater heights!
AIESEC (pronounced eye-sek) was originally an acronym for Association Internationale des
Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales.
AIESEC is no longer used as an acronym but simply as the name of the organisation.
Members of AIESEC are known as “AIESECers.”
Achievements
- Our parent company (AIESEC in Singapore) organises a Biannual Gala Night in January and July. It aims to reward and recognise Local Committees (LC) that have performed exceptionally well and have demonstrated the 6 AIESEC values in their work. Past awards received include:
- Activating Leadership Award
- Enjoying Participation Award
- Striving for Excellence Awards
- Talent Management Excellence Award
- Finance & Legalities Excellence Award
- Outgoing Global Entrepreneur Excellence Award
- Best Member Award
- Best Leader Awards