Final Programme Schedule Plan #SAYS2018SriLanka

DAY1 – 28th November (ARRIVAL & OPENING DAY)

Time Activities Venue

10.00 – 12:00 Hrs Shuttle from Airport Bandaranaike

International Airport

Welcome to Colombo!

12:00 - 13:00 Hrs Hotel Check in Hotel Galadari Colombo

– A 5 Star Luxury Hotel

16.30Hrs Briefing Hotel Galadari Colombo

– A 5 Star Luxury Hotel

18:00 Hrs

2nd South Asian Youth

Summit 2018

Grand Opening Ceremony

Plenary Hall (Hotel Galadari

Colombo)

20:00-20:30 Hrs Cultural Program Plenary Hall

20:30-21:30 Hrs Welcome Gala Dinner Banquet Hall

21:30-21:30 Hrs Back to Hotel Hotel

DAY2 – 29th November 2018 (Government & Social Forum Day)

(PRESENTATION FROM INVITED SPEAKERS & Delegate SPEAKERS)

Time Activities Venue

06:00-07:30 Hrs Breakfast Hotel

07:30-08:00 Hrs Briefing Hotel

10:00-12:00 Hrs

Morning Session Presentation Hours Plenary Hall

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Session I

(Invited Talk / Government Forum)

Plenary Hall 10:00 – 10:10

Hrs. Government of Sri Lanka

10.10 – 10:20 Hrs Government of Bhutan

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10:20 – 10:30 Hrs Government of Bangladesh

10:30 – 10:40 Hrs Government of Afghanistan

10:40 – 10:50 Hrs Government of Maldives

10:50 – 11:00 Hrs Government of China

11:00 – 10:10 Hrs Government of Japan

11:10 – 10:20 Hrs Government of Malaysia

11:20 – 10:30 Hrs Government of Pakistan

11:30 – 11:40 Hrs Government of India

11:40 – 12:00 Hrs Government of Nepal

12:00 – 12:10 Hrs H.E. Secretary General, SAARC

12:10 – 13:00 Hrs Panel discussion on “Are we really

empowering Young People?”

13:00-14:00 Hrs Lunch Hour Food Court

14:00-18:00 Hrs

Evening Session

Session II

(Invited Talk / Social Forum)

Plenary Hall

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14:00-14:10 Hrs

“How Youth can achieve SDGs?” By: Rajendra Shende, Lead Author of the

IPCC that received the Nobel Peace Prize

2017 & Chairman, TERRE Policy Centre &

Former Director, UNEP

14:10-14:20 Hrs “Money – its role and meaning” By: Dr Anna Barchetti Durisch,

Motivational Speaker & Educationist

(Switzerland)

14:20-14:30 Hrs “Youth as Vehicle of Social

Transformation” By: Dr. Archana Bhattacharjee, Advisor,

IYC (India)

14:30-14:40 Hrs “Creating a Sustainable Future in a

Fractured South Asia” By: Mr. Asish Thakur, Executive Director,

Glocal Pvt. Ltd. (Nepal)

14:40-14:50 Hrs “Young People’s Vision for Peace &

Stability in a Conflict Country” By: Ms. Karishma Kaajal Kumar, Executive

Director, Aspire Network (Fiji)

14:50-15:00 Hrs

“Barriers to Entrepreneurial Initiatives of

Youth and Equitable Sustainable

Developments of the World” By: Prof. W.C. Singh, Professor, Manipur

Institute of management Studies (India)

15:00-15:10 Hrs “Chasing PASSION: Concept and

Misconception”

By: Ms. Priya Dalvi, Author (India)

15:10-15:20 Hrs Afghanistan Slot

15:20-15:30 Hrs

“How SAIEVAC and IYC can contribute

towards healing a fractures SAARC!”

By: Mr. Rinchen Chophel, Director

General, SAARC SAEIVAC (Bhutan)

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15:30-15:40 Hrs

“Gender Equality & Ending Violence for

an Equal World” By: Ms. Legee Tamir,

Regional Board Member, YouthLead

(Mongolia)

15:40-15:50 Hrs

“Entrepreneurship for Social Impact”

By: Prof. Glenn Cabacang

President, Singapore Institute of

Multidisciplinary Professions (SIMP)

(Singapore)

15:50-16:00 Hrs

“Entrepreneurship & Values of Life.”

By: Mr. Iqbal Bahar Zahid, CEO,

Optimax Communication Ltd.

(Bangladesh)

16:00-16:10 Hrs

“Hunger: The World’s Greatest Solvable

Problem.”

By: Ms. Javeria Rafiq, Delegate

(Pakistan)

16:10-16:20 Hrs

“With global change era, coming of age

for youth empowerment and reviving

endogenous assets of South Asian Youths” By: Dr. Aly Alysh Shameen, Chairman,

Maldives Public Service Commission,

Government of Maldives (Maldives)

16:20-16:30 Hrs

“Looking Beyond Disaster: Role of Youth

in Disaster Mitigation”

By: Prof. Chandan Ghosh, Head, Geo

Hazards Division, Ministry of Home

Affairs (National Institute of Disaster

Management), Government of India

16:30-16:40 Hrs

“Role of Youth in preserving Natural

Heritage”

By: Prof. Ram Boojh, Program

Specialist, UNESCO

16:40-16:50 Hrs “My Journey of Life”

By: Pope Star Kezang Dorji, Bhutan

16:50-17:00 Hrs

“Narrowing Skills Gap to Ensure Youth

Employability in South Asia”

By: Ms. Shiro Samarakoon, British

Council (Sri Lanka)

17:00-17:10 Hrs

“New shift in women empowerment –

reaching & beyond the broken souls.”

By: Ms. Aminath Reema Rasheed

(Maldives)

17:10-17:40 Hrs “Water Governance in South Asia”

By: Oxfam

17.40 – 17.50 Hrs Coffee Break Food Court

17:50 - 18:30 Hrs

Panel Discussion on

“Creating a Common Future in South

Asia”

& Group Formation

Plenary Hall

18.30 Hrs Back to Hotel Hotel

DAY3 – 30th November 2018 (Adoption of Colombo Youth Declaration 2018 &

Award Ceremony)

(CLOSING DAY)

Time Activities Venue

08:00-09:30 Hrs Breakfast Hotel

09:30-10:30 Hrs Review of “Bhubaneswar Youth

Declaration 2017” Plenary Hall

10.30–10.30 Hrs Working Tea Break Food Court

10:30-13:00 Hrs

Presentations and Panel Discussions

Plenary Hall

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10:30-10:40 Hrs

“Gender Equality and Women

Empowerment: Global Issues and

Challenges”

By: Prof. Nilam Panchal, Associate

Professor, B.K. School of Business

Management, Gujarat University

10:40-10:50 Hrs “How to plant a tiny forest near you?”

By: Mr. Shubhendu Sharma

(Forest Man of India)

& Founder, Afforestt

10:50-11:00 Hrs H.E. George Mkondiwa, Ambassador of

Malawi to SAARC nations

11:00-11:10 Hrs H.E. Mr. Jagdish Goburdhon, High

Commissioner of Mauritius to SAARC

Nations

11:10-11:20 Hrs H.E. Mr. Alem Tsaheye Woldemeriam,

Ambassador of Eritrea to SAARC Nations.

11:20-11:30 Hrs

“Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Youth Unemployment.”

By: Mr. Ravi Rajak, Delegate (India)

Hall No. 1

11:30-11:40 Hrs

“Opportunity of Start Up in South Asia:

Networking & Relationship Building with

Skill Brand Management.”

By: Mr. Govinda Sharma, Delegate

(India)

11:40-11:50 Hrs “Ending Child Marriage in South Asia”

By: Dr. Kirti Bharti

Founder, SAARTHI Trust

11:50-12:00 Hrs “Harnessing Potential Resources: Defeating

Youth Unemployment in South Asia”

By: Ms. Shreya Bali, Delegate (India)

12:00-12:10 Hrs “Promoting Democracy in Afghanistan”

By: Sayed Rahim Mosavi, Delegate (Afghanistan)

12:10-12:20 Hrs

“The Power of Youth: Creating a Difference

through Sustainable Tourism”

By: Ms. Ayushma Aryal, Delegate (Nepal)

12.20-12.30 Hrs By: Mr. Akshay Kumar Biswal

Regional Manager, Oxfam

PARALLEL SESSION

11:20-11:30 Hrs “Challenge Face by the Today’s Youth”

By: Ms. Hawwa Nausha, Delegate

(Maldives)

Hall No. 2

11:30-11:40 Hrs “Asian Youth Academy – An Initiative of

Asian Youth Council”

By: AYC, Malaysia

11:40-11:50 Hrs “Can Youth Advocacy Curb Sexual

Harassment?”

By: Dr. Hall Malik, Delegate (Pakistan)

11:50-12:00 Hrs “Caring for Others”

By: Ms. Inthija Careem, Delegate (Sri

Lanka)

12:00-12:10 Hrs China Slots

12:10-12:20 Hrs Japan Slots

12.20-12.30 Hrs Others

PARALLEL SESSION

11.20 – 12.30 Hrs

“Colombo Youth Declaration 2018”

Drafting Committee Meeting & “South

Asian Women Commission” Final Drafting

of Constitution Meeting

Hall No. 3

Tea Break

11.20 – 12.30 Hrs

People Choice Leader Award Final Round

Competition (Presentation Round) followed

by Adoption of Colombo Youth

Declaration 2018 & South Asian Women

Commission

Plenary Hall

12.30-13.00 Hrs

Panel Discussion on “Government, Media

& Civil Society: A Holistic Approach for a

Sustainable Future to Create Sustainable

Youth opportunities”

Plenary Hall

13:00-14:00 Hrs Farewell Lunch Food Court

15.00- 18.10 Hrs Closing & Award Distribution Ceremony Plenary Hall

18:10 Hrs High Tea & DJ Night Food Court

18.30 Hrs. Light Off

19.00 Hrs Back to Hotel for Next Day Departure Hotel

DAY4 – 1st December 2018 (Optional Day)

(ORGANISED GROUP SIGHTSEEING TOUR ONLY FOR EXTRA PAID

DELEGATES – 70$ including a packed lunch, transportation & Entry

Tickets)

Time Activities

06:00-12:00 Hrs From Hotel

Sightseeing Day

06:00-12:00 Hrs

Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo

Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

National Museum of Colombo

Shopping Hour

Departure from Host City

Opening Ceremony

Hotel Galadari Colombo on

28th November 2018 Host: Ms. Michelle Dilhara,

Renowned Sri Lankan Actor

Time Programs Venue 16.00 – 17.00 Hrs.

Registration of Delegates Registration Counter

17.00 – 17.30 Hrs.

Arrival of Delegates Plenary Hall

17.45 Hrs. Arrival of Chief Guest, Dignitaries & VIPs Plenary Hall

18.00 – 18.30 Hrs.

Opening Musical Performance by Renowned Violinists & Music Composer of Sri Lanka Mr. Dinesh Subasinghe & team

Plenary Hall

18.35 Hrs. Chief Guest, Guest of Honours & President occupying the dais on stage

Plenary Hall

18.40 Hrs. Lighting of Candle Plenary Hall

18.45 Hrs. Welcome Address by Mr. Farhan Ali Abro, Hon’ble Secretary General, International Youth Committee (IYC) & Convenor, Organizing Committee

Plenary Hall

18.50 Hrs. Hoisting of IYC Official Flag with Host Country & SAYS Flags Plenary Hall

19.00 Hrs. Opening Remark by Dr. Aishath Rafiyya, Hon’ble Vice – President, International Youth Committee (IYC)

Plenary Hall

19.15 Hrs. Presentation of Token of Love to all the Guests on dais Plenary Hall

19.25 Hrs. Speech by the Guests of Honour Plenary Hall

20.00 Hrs. Speech by the Chief Guest Plenary Hall

20.15 Hrs. Speech by the President Plenary Hall

20.18 Hrs Vote of Thanks by Ms. Anousha P. Juggee, IYC Youth Envoy to Africa

Plenary Hall

20.20 Hrs. Announcement of “2nd South Asian Youth Summit 2018 Sri Lanka Open” by the Chief Guest

Plenary Hall

20.30 Hrs. Cultural Programs Plenary Hall

20.30 Hrs. Sri Lankan Cultural Dance

20.45 Hrs. Maldives Cultural Dance

21.00 Hrs. Special Music by Pope Star ‘Kezang Dorji’

21.00 Hrs. Welcome Gala Dinner Banquet Hall

22.00 Hrs. Light Off Plenary Hall

Closing Ceremony

Hotel Galadari Colombo on

30th November 2018 Host: Ms. Michelle Dilhara,

Renowned Sri Lankan Actor

15.00- 18.00 Hrs Closing & Award Distribution Ceremony

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14.45- 15.00 Hrs Arrival of VIPs

15.00 – 15.30 Hrs Opening Musical Performance by “Colombo Oriental Choir”

15.30 – 16.00 Hrs Speech from the Chief Guest & other Dignitaries

16.00 – 16.30 Hrs „Asia Inspiration Award 2018‟ Distribution Ceremony to 35

Amazing Youth of Asia

16:30-16:35 Hrs „Asia Management Excellence Award 2018‟ to 2 individuals:

- Prof. W.C. Singh

- Prof. Nilam Panchal

16:35-17:00 Hrs

1) Best Participant Award 2018

2) Best Speaker Award 2018

3) Best Action Plan Award 2018

4) Best Ambassador Award 2018

5) Ascendens Asia‟s Young Researcher Award 2018

6) Best Volunteer Award 2018

7) Asia‟s Top B-School Award 2018

8) Asia‟s Best Healthcare & Wellness Award 2018

17:00-17:05 Hrs “IYC Lifetime Achievement Award 2018” to Dr. Archana

Bhattacharjee, Advisor, IYC

17:05-17:25 Hrs „World Youth Prize 2018‟ to 7 Amazing Youth of the World

17:05-17:25 Hrs “South Asian Youth Award 2018” presentation to Pope Star Mr.

Kezang Dorji (Bhutan)

17:30-17:35 Hrs “V Global Youth Award 2018” to

Mr. Ismail Rifau (Maldives)

17:35-17:40 Hrs „People Choice Leader Award 2018‟

17:40-17:50 Hrs

„Best Youth Minister Award 2018‟ to Hon’ble Mr. Jean

Christophe Stephen Toussaint, Minister of Youth & Sports,

Government of Mauritius

17:50-18:00 Hrs “Best Country Award 2018‟ Presentation

18.00 Hrs Lowering of IYC Official Flag

18:00- 18:10 Hrs Handing Over of “IYC Official Flag” to the Head of the Next

Host Country

18.10 Hrs Official Announcement of “2nd

South Asian Youth Summit 2018

Sri Lanka Closed”

18.10 – 18.30 Hrs High Tea & DJ Night

19.00 Hrs Light Off