Global Youth Leaders Summit 2018: Transforming VISION into ACTION
“Global Youth Leaders Summit 2018: Transforming VISION into ACTION” was organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Global Youth Leadership Institute, Peking University, Bureau of Beijing Municipal Leading Group of Human Resources, and Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform and co-organised by Shougang Group Ltd. The event was being held in Hong Kong (13-15 July 2018) and Beijing (16-21 July 2018).
Aims of the Summit:
- To provide a unique platform for youth leaders around the world to exchange experience and ideas, and empower them to possess the tools needed to realize their vision for a better community
- To foster a global network for the youth leaders to pursue cross-border community projects with actionable roadmaps to address some of the world's pressing issues
Sub-themes:
- Poverty alleviation
- Quality education for all
- Sustainable community
Distinguishing Features of the Summit:
- Global Connection and Ideas: This event will gather youth leaders from over 30 countries on seven continents to present and share their action plans and projects for addressing social challenges
- Global Leader Lectures: Youth leaders will be greatly inspired by our eminent global leaders’ keynote lectures
- Workshops and Trainings: The Summit invites experienced community leaders and practitioners to guide and lead youth leaders in realizing their vision
- Global Youth Leaders Network: A network will be launched and serve as the platform for the youth leaders to continue their discussion and community engagement after the Summit, including looking for project teams and partners, and securing resources and funding. Mentorship and resources will be provided after the Summit for selected cross-border proposals
- Student Presentations at the Summit: Student leaders from across the world will present their community projects focusing on the three sub-themes
Summit's Speakers:
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Mrs Vicky Colbert |
Professor Mohammed Yunus |
Professor John Thwaites |
Programme Rundown (Hong Kong Session)
13th July 2018 @ Senate Room M1603, Core M, Li Ka Shing Tower, HKPolyU
Time | Event |
10:00 |
Registration |
10:30 |
Opening Speech |
10:55 |
Souvenir Presentation & Photo-taking |
11:00 |
Keynotes |
12:00 |
Welcome Lunch |
14:00 |
Panel Session |
15:30 |
Souvenir Presentation & Photo-taking |
15:30 |
Closing, Campus Tour and Group Interactions |
15:45 |
Dinner |
14th July 2018 @ See It in Hong Kong: Local Community Engagement Activities and Cultural Visits
Time | Event | |
9:00 |
Registration and Set off |
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9:30 |
Group A |
Group B |
9:00 |
Sham Shui Po Thematic Tour on Poverty alleviation |
Wan Chai Thematic Tour on Sustainable Community |
12:45 |
Lunch at a Local Social Entreprise and Introduction |
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14:00 |
On-bus Tour |
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The Peak and Hong Kong |
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PMQ / Tai Kwun: Introduction on Local Modern Youth Arts and Culture |
Programme Rundown (Beijing Session)
16 July 2018 @ Shougang Park
Time | Event |
09:00 |
Registration |
09:30 |
Opening Ceremony |
10:30 |
Keynote Speech I "Opening Cooperation: Transformation and Upgrade" |
11:00 |
Keynote Speech II "Quality Education for All" |
14:00 |
Keynote Speech III "Building Sustaibable Communities" |
15:50 |
Panel Discussion "Journey from VISION to ACTION" |
19:00 |
Mentoring Session "Get to Know Your Global Friends" |
17 July 2018 @ Shougang Park
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09:00 |
Registration |
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09:30 |
Gear Up! Parallel Thematic Workshops |
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14:00 |
Share Your Experience "Students' Project Presentations"
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19:00 |
Mentoring Session "SYNERGIZE ALL YOU’VE GOT: PASSION, VISION, SKILLS, AND NETWORK" |
18th July 2018 @ See It in Beijing: Community Engagement Projects
Time | Event | |
9:00 |
Registration and Set off |
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9:15 |
Group A |
Group B |
9:00 |
Shougang Park Tour and Exchange Discussion |
Thematic Community Engagement Project Visits |
14:00 |
Thematic Community Engagement Project Visits |
Shougang Park Tour and Exchange Discussion |
19:30 |
Mentoring Session "PLAN YOUR CROSS-BORDER PROPOSAL" |
19th July 2018 @ Shougang Park
Time | Event |
09:00 |
Registration |
09:30 |
Keynote Speech IV "Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, Zero Carbon Emission" |
11:30 |
Souvenir Presentation & Photo-taking |
14:00 |
Cross-border Proposal Preparation |
20th July 2018 @ Shougang Park
Time | Event |
09:00 |
Registration |
09:30 |
Get Ready to Act "Parallel Students' Presentation Sessions: Cross-border Proposals from the Summit" |
14:00 |
Leaders' Dialogue "The Way Ahead: From VISION to ACTION" |
15:30 |
Closing Ceremony |
17:30 |
Cultural Dinner |