【Event】The 2026 NTU iNGO Academy Demo Day successfully concluded at the Gallery of NTU History.

This year, the program brought together 29 interns from 9 countries and 18 domestic and international NGO partner organizations. Throughout the 13-week internship program, students transformed classroom learning into real-world action, tackling pressing social issues through project-based learning while gaining valuable insights into how NGOs drive sustainable impact and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year's Demo Day featured a poster presentation showcase, where each intern shared their internship journey by presenting their organization's mission, project outcomes, challenges, achievements, and personal reflections. Beyond presenting their work, students engaged in thoughtful discussions with judges and visitors, exchanging ideas, reflecting on their growth, and demonstrating the meaningful impact created through their collaborations with partner organizations.

A booth decoration activity also encouraged students and NGOs to co-create engaging exhibition spaces that reflected each organization's identity and strengthened connections between students, partners, and guests.

We were honored to welcome an outstanding panel of judges, including:

- Jessie Chan, Special Appointed Consultant, NTU iNGO Academy and Founder & Consultant, Empower Consulting Co., Ltd
- Johnny Wu, Head of Global Relations at NTU OIA
- Wilford Wu, Former Consumer Strategy Analyst for Greater China at The Walt Disney Company
- Miriam Chu, Senior Executive Officer at the Smart City and Community Development Commission, Taoyuan City Government
- Ken Chen, Chief Operating Officer at Baker-Founder
- Sean Tan, Special Assistant to the CEO at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation

Their insightful feedback and encouragement inspired students to continue developing their ideas and expanding their impact.

Demo Day marked more than the conclusion of a semester-long internship—it celebrated the growth of future changemakers committed to creating positive social impact. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all partner organizations, mentors, judges, and participants for making this journey possible. We look forward to seeing our students continue to make meaningful contributions on the global stage and work together toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.