September 2011
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Introduction Organiser Agenda Address and Business Talks Participants’ review Partners
Introduction On 17th September AIESEC organised Youth to Business Forum in Cyber Tower 1, Ébene Cybercity. This is a unique event that enables talented Mauritian students, organisations and public representatives to discuss and train in area of youth innovation. Topic of this forum was ‘Harnessing Youth innovation’ “The only way you will thrive in this environment is by innovating — innovating in technologies, innovating in strategies, innovating in business models.” -IBM CEO Samuel J. Palmisano In our challenging economic climate, young people need to develop the skills and understanding to pursue and develop innovative solutions in both their own lives and for the organizations they join and create as Mauritius seeks new opportunities to meet the future.
Organiser AIESEC has 60 years of experience in developing high-potential youth into globally minded responsible leaders. AIESEC is the world’s largest youthrun organization. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment. What makes AIESEC unique is the youth driven impactful experience that it offers to its members. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling a strong experience to all its stakeholders.
Our members are part of an exciting, driven global network. They are able to contribute to societal change, while exploring their own potential for a positive impact on society. We are supported by thousands of partner organisations around the globe, who look to AIESEC to support the development of youth and to access top talent through our global internship program. Our alumni are leaders within their organizations and communities. They use the experience, skills and inspiration that AIESEC has provided them to be agents of positive change within today’s society.
Agenda 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Official Launch: Welcome address by Deepa Khatri, President of AIESEC Mauritius Special address by The Honourable Dr Vasant Bunwaree, Minister of Education Key Address by Mr Stanley Varghese, Senior Vice President, GBOT Vote of Thanks by Deepa Khatri, President of AIESEC Mauritius 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM: Business talks: Potential of Mauritius Dev Chamroo, Director - Planning and Policy, Board of Investment Innovation in Mauritius Yamal Matabudul, Strategy and Training Manager Youth and Innovation Ashvin Ramdin, Chairman of MITD 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Lunch and Networking break 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Set of interactive workshops Harel Mallac International exposure and innovations Currimjee How can oneself help in sustainable development of country in long term HRDC Role of youth in reducing mismatch between DD and SS of labour Rotary of Vacoas Innovation GBOT The virtual Media - Evolution of Organizational Communication and Marketing 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Business talk Story of Innovation Yamal Matabudul, Strategy and Training Manager 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Closing
Address and Business Talks Special address The Honourable Dr Vasant Bunwaree Minister of Education Mr Ricaud G.D. Auckbur, Director at ministry of education and human resources presented apologies of Minister for his last moment absence. He presented a belief in relevance of AIESEC and its benefits for youth of Mauritius. He also addressed a belief in future cooperation between AIESEC and Ministry of education and human resources. Key Address Mr Stanley Varghese Senior Vice President, GBOT Mr Varghese presented an appreciation for AIESEC as an organiser of the event and GBOT’s support for the future. He also proposed his prediction of growth of financial sector in Mauritius.
Potential of Mauritius Dev Chamroo Director - Planning and Policy Board of Investment Proposed his opinion that Mauritius has, and will have in future, many opportunities to grow. “Foreign companies are investing in Mauritius but if they want to start operations here they also have to bring their own people as Mauritians are not able fulfil their needs. So far our youth is not able to capitalise on these opportunities because they
are not focusing on their selfdevelopment, but only on reaching education standards.” Innovation in Mauritius Yamal Matabudul Strategy and Training Manager “Innovation differs from invention in this that innovation generally signifies a substantial positive change compared to incremental changes.” Mr Yamal proposed that we don’t have to think about innovation just in a big scope, but also small improvements are important in our lives. “Main things in judging innovation are its speed and surprise. Speed in terms of how fast are entities able to implement given innovation and surprise in value of innovation”
Youth and Innovation Ashvin Ramdin Chairman Mauritius Institute of Training and Development “Nowadays times force us to have qualities of youth, such as imagination, courage and appetite for adventures for our entire life” Mr Ahsvin presented current youth as the “net generation”, as people that grew up with technologies in their daily life and are used to things as fast life style, having fun in work and need of conversation. In his opinion this generation will be shaping organisations in years to come. “Most of students consider themselves being educated for world that does not exist anymore”
Participants’ review Event was attended by 207 students from Mauritian universities, mainly University of Mauritius, University of technologies, Mauritius and MITD students.
From these delegates 91% stated that they would like to attend such event again, was satisfied with organisation and delivered content.
What delegates appreciate the most 6% 15%
Interactivity 33%
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Information Expressing own oppinions Teamwork XP Self Development
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Media Following media have made coverage of the event in their releases: MBC Radio One Capital The Independent Le Matinal
Partners of event