global youth conference 2014 preview
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The Global Youth Conference 2014 theme, “Inspiring Global Leaders of Tomorrow” is a timely and strategic platform to prepare our young minds to kick-start their journey as future leaders in the global community. Essentially, the two and a half-day conference is tailor-made as an avenue for like-minded student leaders to participate in a series of forums, talks and dialogues that will enhance their readiness to join the global market as productive contributors. Student leaders from universities across Malaysia can look forward to being equipped with relevant skills and aptitudes, particularly in the areas of leadership, global entrepreneurship and youth volunteerism. Experienced speakers and innovators are invited to share their expertise to broaden the students’ spectrum in becoming versatile leaders of the global market. At the same time, the Conference provides unique opportunities for students to establish global connections for knowledge sharing and networking. This conference is organised by the International Student Services of Taylor’s University with the support of Student Affairs and Development Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia and Secretariat HEP-IPTS.TRANSCRIPT
11 – 12 October 2014
Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
The 4th Year Running, Supported and Funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
*Objectives
Provide conducive environment to hone leadership, entrepreneurship and community service skills
Inspiration to enhance skill sets as versatile leaders in the global marketplace
Celebrate diversity and promote international exchange across all nations and disciplines
Promote intercultural understanding and establish knowledge sharing and networking
*Key Focus Areas
Leadership
Entrepreneurship Community
Service Initiatives
*5 Key Facts
*Supported by Student Affairs and Development Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia and Secretariat HEP-IPTS
*Fully funded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
*Targeting 200 students from over 25 public, private universities and colleges, from 30 over countries
*Focus on inspiring through Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Community Service Initiatives
*Greater emphasis on student participation and interaction
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800am Breakfast
900am Conference Registration
1000am Arrival of Ministry of Education Malaysia
1010am National Anthem
1015am Opening Performance
1030am Welcome Address by Professor Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said
Vice Chancellor and President, Taylor’s University
1035am Opening Speech by Ministry of Education Malaysia
1040am Launch of Global Youth Conference 2014
1050am Token of Appreciation Presentation
1055am Guests of Honour and Organisers Photography Session
1100am Brunch and Networking Session
100pm Session 1: Leadership (Working Title)
Mr. Vinesh Naidu, Head of Talent Acceleration and Development,
Leaderonomics
200pm Session 2: Entrepreneurship: Beyond CSR
Mr. Thomas Ng, Founder and Executive Director,
Genashtim Innovative Learning
330pm Tea Break
415pm Session 3: Nation-Building through Educational Leadership (Working Title)
Teach for Malaysia
545pm Housekeeping Announcement for Conference Day 2
600pm Dinner
800pm End of Day One
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800am DELEGATES GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY @ UNIVERSITY SQUARE
830am Conference Check-In and Breakfast
930am Session 4: Personal Development and Team Dynamics (Working Title)
Mr. Matthew Holland, Coach Educator
National Football Development Programme
1100am Short Break
1115am Session 5: A Crash Course on Becoming a Young Change Maker
Mr. Navin Muruga, Co-Founder and Fundraising Director,
The MAD Experience
100pm Lunch and Networking Session
230pm Session 6: Knowledge Sharing – Student Organisation Succession Planning
and Sustainability
400pm Tea Break
445pm Session 7: Knowledge Sharing – Factors in Achieving Successful Student
Events and Outcomes
615pm Closing Remarks
630pm Feedback Session
640pm Housekeeping Announcement for Certificates Collection
700pm Conference Snapshot
730pm BBQ Party at the University Square
1000pm Conference Adjourned
*Accredited Coach – International Coaching Federation
*Previous Endeavors:-
Lead Analyst, IBM Finance
La Salle Centre Youth Development Programme
*Mr. Vinesh Naidu
Head of Talent Acceleration & Development, Leaderonomics
LEADERSHIP
*Spent 25 years as an International Executive with major multinational companies (ABB, Rexam plc)
*World Presidents’ Organization International Board Member and Trainer
*Mr. Thomas Ng
Founder and Executive Director, Genashtim Innovative Learning
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: BEYOND CSR
* Giles Crellin, Loh Ken Ming & Yong Yi Ling
Teach For Malaysia
Nation-Building through Educational Leadership
Leadership Training
Manager Talent Acquisition
Assistant Manager
Talent Acquisition
Associate
*Youth Development, Performance Coaching, Technical and Tactical Analyst
*Involvement with Asian, Australian and British Professional Football Associations / Federations and Clubs
*Mr. Matthew Holland
Coach Educator, National Football Development Programme
Personal Development and Team Dynamics
*Started his own HR consulting firm at age 18
*Quit the rat race 10 years later to pursue a life of purpose – formed a charity enabling access to clean water to peoples in Africa and Asia
*Formed MAD to empower hundreds of people to Make A Difference for disadvantaged communities across Cambodia and Sri Lanka
*Mr. Navin Muruga
Co-Founder and Fundraising Director, The MAD Experience
A Crash Course on Becoming a Young Change Maker
*Knowledge Sharing Sessions
*Student Organisation Succession Planning and Sustainability
*Factors in Achieving Successful Student Events and Outcomes
4 Student Leaders per session, to be chosen from among the delegates
*Registration
*Each institution will be invited to send 5 delegates
* (3 international and 2 local students)
*Registration Fee per delegate is RM200 which covers conference pack and materials, event organization, all meals and tea breaks
*Excludes accommodation; institutions located outside Klang Valley are advised to source accommodation (within the Subang Jaya area) for their delegates
*Registration via online registration form (below link)
*http://gyc2014.eventbrite.com/
*Payment acknowledgement slip to be emailed to [email protected] with the Subject: GYC 2014 Registration Payment Slip
CONFERENCE INQUIRIES Contact the Organizing Chairperson: Adrian Chong Manager, International Student Services Taylor’s University Email: [email protected]