The 2026 JA Company of the Year Competition will take place from March 9 to 12 in Seoul, South Korea hosted by JA Korea. Now in its 16th year, this flagship regional event continues to showcase the strength of youth entrepreneurship across Asia Pacific. The competition is made possible with the support of the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation.

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This in-person regional gathering will convene student entrepreneurs from 12 markets: China, Guam, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Over five days, teams will present their businesses, demonstrate what they have learned through the JA Company Program, and compete at the highest regional level. The event highlights innovation, disciplined execution, and cross border collaboration in action.