GOPIO INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2024
Sustainable Future: Fostering Innovation and Cultural Exchange among Indian Diaspora Youth
DATE:
13th to 14th
September 2024
September 2024
TIME:
10.00 AM to
10.30 PM
10.30 PM
VENUE:
International Youth Centre
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
The GOPIO International Conference 2024 will focus on the role of Indian Diaspora youths in building sustainable future involving focus major pillars such as:
Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Global Citizenship and Youth Diplomacy
Education and Skill Development Programmes
Heritage, Arts and Cultural Initiatives
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The GOPIO International Youth Conference 2024, is a pivotal event focusing on the dynamic role of Indian Diaspora youths in shaping a sustainable future. This conference aims to create a platform for young leaders to collaborate, share ideas, and develop sustainable solutions for a better future.
The GOPIO International Youth Conference 2024 aims to create a vibrant platform where young leaders from the Indian diaspora can come together to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and develop innovative solutions to global challenges. Through a combination of keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and cultural events, the conference will inspire and empower youth to take active roles in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.
PANEL OF SPEAKERS
Hon’ble Ts. Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu
Secretary General, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia
Padma Sri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
Chairman Sutra Foundation,
Malaysia
Dr. Sandeep Shaligram Wankhade
Yoga Teacher, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yanitha Meena Louis
Analyst, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia
Biruntha Letchumi Mooruthi
Principle Consultant, Techcom Venture Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Lavisha Kaapor
Global Entrepreneur,
Australia
Ravichandran Subramaniam
Special Task Officer to Deputy Minister, Ministry of Digital Malaysia (National Premier Youth Award Winner 2019)
Dr. Surain Kand
Deputy President Sri Murugan Centre (SMC) Malaysia
G. Uthayakumar @ Uthaya Raaga
Radio Announcer / Actor, Director Malaysia
Roshan Jamrock
Rapper, International Hip Hop Artist, Producer K Town Clan Malaysia
Dato Selvam Krishnan
Managing Director Phasors
Tech Sdn Bhd
Dr. MV Shankar
Director Asia Pacific Technology Acceleration Centre Malaysia
Gopalakrishnan Kolandai
CEO Thulija Technologies Sdn Bhd Malaysia
Vijayalakshmy Sunderrajan
Counsellor/Director Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre High Commission of India Kuala Lumpur
Nedumaran Elangovan
Founder, EcoCarbon Malaysia
Davina Devarajan
Founder and Executive Director of Women for Refugees Malaysia
Sharran Loganadzan
Alumni Know India Program (KIP)
Malaysia
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
PIO Youth Conference
| 8.30am | Inauguration Ceremony & Welcome Address | Mr. Ravendiran Arjunan Secretary General GOPIO International |
| Keynote Address | H.E. Ambassador B.N Reddy High Commissioner of India to Kuala Lumpur | |
| 9.30am | Coffee-Break / Networking Session at IYC Banquet Hall | |
| 10.00am | Plenary Session- Youth Conference (Dewan Kampo) | |
| Keynote Address: Sustainable Future: Fostering Innovation and Cultural Exchange among Indian Diaspora Youth | Hon’ble Dr. Ts. Nagulendran a/l Kangayatkarasu Secretary General Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia | |
| 10.30am | Moderator: | Mr. Gopalakrishnan Kolandai Chief Executive, Thulija Technologies Sdn Bhd |
| Session 1: Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bridging Border, Building Future: Empowering Diaspora Youth in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Panel 1: TBC | |
| Panel 2: Ms. Biruntha Letchumi Mooruthi Principle Consultant Techcom Venture Sdn Bhd | ||
| Panel 3: TBC | ||
| Panel 4: TBC | ||
| 11.30am | Session 2: Active Youth, Healthy Future Yoga as a Path to Leadership: Building Confidence and Clarity | Dr. Sandeep Shaligram Wankhade Yoga Master NSCBICC Kuala Lumpur High Commission of India Kuala Lumpur |
| 12.00pm | Moderator: | Mr. Sharran Loganadzan, Alumni KIP Malaysia |
| Session 3: Global Citizenship and Youth Diplomacy Connect, Collaborate, Change: Empowering Indian Diaspora Youth for Global Impact | Panel 1: Ms. Lavisha Kaapor Global Entrepreneur Australia | |
| Panel 2: Mr. Ravichandran Subramaniam Special Task Officer Deputy Minister Ministry of Digital, Malaysia (National Premier Youth Award Winner 2019) | ||
| Panel 3: Ms. Yanitha Meena Analyst Institute Of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS), Malaysia | ||
| Panel 4: Ms. Davina Devarajan Founder and Executive Director, Women for Refugees Malaysia | ||
| 1.00pm | Lunch/Networking Session at Banquet Hall IYC | |
| 2.00pm | Moderator: | Dr. MV Shankar Director Asia Pacific Technology Acceleration Centre |
| Session 4: Education and Skill Development Unlocking Potential: Empowering India Diaspora Youth Through Education and Skill Development | Speaker 1: (TVET Education: International Perspective) Prof Dr. Suresh Kunar Darmeja Director General Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) Philippines | |
| Speaker 2: Dr. Ts. Madhavan Nair Head, My Next Operation, TalentCorp Ministry of Human Resource, Malaysia | ||
| Speaker 3: (Education Empowerment) Mr. Surain Kanda Deputy President Sri Murugan Centre (SMC) Malaysia | ||
| Speaker 3: (Industry-Skill Ecosystem) TBC National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC International) India | ||
| 3.00pm | Launching of PIO Youth Connect Platform (An initiative designed to engage and empower young people through various programs, resources, and opportunities) | |
| 3.30pm | Session 5: Heritage, Arts and Culture Bridging Generation Through Heritage, Arts and Culture | Special Address: Padma Sri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim Chairman Sutra Foundation |
| Panel 1: (Cultural) Madam Vijayalakshmy Sunderrajan Counsellor/Director Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre High Commission of India Kuala Lumpur | ||
| Panel 2: (Media) Mr. Uthaya Raaga Raaga Radio Announcer / Actor/ Director | ||
| Panel 3: Special Appearance TBC | ||
| Panel 4: (Performing Art) Padma Sri Datuk Ramli Ibrahim Chairman Sutra Foundation | ||
| 5.30pm | Tea Break / Networking Session | |
| Depart to PIO International Festival 2024, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur | ||