From January 4–11, 2026, student leaders from China, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. gathered in D.C. for the 10th Trilateral Forum. Through expert briefings, cultural exchange, and peer dialogue, they explored how to build more inclusive societies—and set the stage for the 2026 conferences.

What do green energy, art, and trilateral politics have in common? For these 20 students, they were just the beginning. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the conference that changed how they see the world.