Invitation to international delegates
Youth Fest Sri Lanka Youth Fest is an annual festival comprising of all elements of experiential learning with the overall objective of inspiring the youth of today to reach their collective and individual aspirations. This objective is very important to the youth in Sri Lanka and around the globe as highly changing and challenging living environments impose a great pressure on young people to find their path in the society, most of them in the end become mere followers of mass trends instead of reaching to their dreams.
“Our vision is to provide the best experiential learning platform available within South Asia for youth�
In the context of Sri Lanka this has become ever so more relevant as the country aspires to become the next miracle of Asia. The younger generation should be equipped with what it takes to fulfill their dreams materialistically and spiritually. The festival provides a platform to learn and be inspired from the experiences of local & global leading entrepreneurs, social leaders, politicians, artists, sports personalities and professionals. To connect and network through competitions, discussion groups, adventure activities, idea sharing and innovative processes. We believe in delivering an enriching experience throughout the festival making it an unforgettable life moment for our participants. Our key focused learning areas are Personal development, Personal responsibility, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Sports, Aesthetics, Entertainment, Social issues and sustainability. These will be delivered in various ways such as Interactive sessions, Workshops, Competitions, Simulations, Self-reflection, Forums, Outbound activities, Long term follow up programs, Stalls, Movies, Theme events, Collaboration and collective intelligence. Being a festival targeted for youth, Youth Fest will also provide entertainment and socializing events for youth to enjoy and connect with each other.
Organizer Youth Fest 2013 is organized by a group of vibrant, young volunteers of Earth Dream International (EDI), not in spite of their day-jobs and other routine commitments. Earth Dream International (EDI) is a Talent Management solution provider inspired to deliver more than the Conventional Wisdom of typical Training & Development programmes. EDI was set up by a group of Alumni of AIESEC Sri Lanka with the aim of enhancing the latent talent of both individuals and teams. The festival is organized with the partnership of AIESEC Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Youth (National Youth Services Council) AIESEC is the World's largest student�run organization focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development. AIESEC in Sri Lanka is currently present in the universities of Moratuwa, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Peradeniya and Wayamba, providing an international platform for its members to discover and develop their potential.
Sri Lanka Youth (National Youth Services Council) is the pioneer public sector organization which is working towards the development of the youth in Sri Lanka to become well functioning, independent and valuable citizens to contribute to the national development.
Youth Fest 2011 Youth Fest 2011 with the theme “Seize your dream… wake the hero within” was the first ever attempt of bringing youth around the world on to a single platform in order for them to connect, interact, learn and get inspired.
Youth Fest 2012 Youth Fest 2012 created a celebrative environment with the theme of “celebrating youth” providing space for youth to showcase their talent, impact on society and to open up themselves in to a world of new opportunities.
Youth Fest 2011 was a major success as it brought young people from all parts of Sri Lanka and from 6 other countries, under one roof.
The festival had indoor and outdoor interactive plenary and break-out sessions, workshops, ongoing competitions, talent shows, theme nights and many more attractions.
Venue:
Venue:
National Youth Services Council, Maharagama Dates: December 10th-11th, 2011 Delegates: 167 Composition: Youth from all parts of the country including north and east. Delegates from 6 other countries (Universities and other organisations) Resource Personnel: From Corporate sector, NGOs, Politicians, Entrepreneurs and international facilitators. (E.g. Etisalat, DHL, MAS, CEPA, World Bank, 3610 EDGE etc) Special events: Global Village to showcase cultures and talents of global youth Partners:
MAS Institute of Management Technology, Thulhiriya, Dates: August 24th, 25th and 26th, 2012 Delegates: 256 Composition: 236 youth from all parts of the country (76 from North and East)and 20 International delegates (from India, Oman, Lithuania, Vietnam, China, Japan, New Zealand etc ) Resource Personnel: From Corporate sector, NGOs, Politicians, Entrepreneurs and international facilitators. (E.g. Wild Drift, NDB Bank, Unilever, Connect Sri Lanka etc) Special events: Global Village, Out bound activities, Talent Show Partners:
Youth Fest 2013 Youth Fest 2013 is aimed to trigger youth to reflect and activate global leadership within its delegates. It's time that we all raise the bar and set higher standards that are acceptable internationally. Youth should no more stick within their local mindset, whilst technology, access to information and availability of opportunities are very much near their finger tips. It’s time we start think with a global mindset. May it be educational, competencies, professionalism and quality of services offered or products manufactured, sports played or music or social work; have the youth considered their potential to take themselves global, minimum standards they should set to be competitive in a global market? Sri Lanka since post war is paving its way to development. Fast developing infrastructure including port expansions, highways, power plants and technological enhancements, growing economy, government direction and policies are attracting investors around the world. Industries across a diversified area such as tourism and leisure, agriculture, apparel, knowledge, education, etc is becoming more attractive in future. Is youth equipped well enough to capitalize on these opportunities and to embrace ownership of a brand new Sri Lanka? Within Youth Fest 2013, we aim to trigger this message, make its delegates reflect on it, take actions to stand tall internationally and forward the message with their network. Within this framework delegates will learn from each other, learn and network with resource persons from different sectors, participate in simulations and many more interactive activities. . The Event has also been recognized by the NYSC as a milestone event for the UN world youth conference 2014.
Expectations Venue: Dates: Delegates: Composition: Resource personnel: Partners:
MAS Institute of Management Technology, Thulhiriya August 30th, 31st and September 1st, 2012 300 total residential delegates including 20-50 International Delegates 500 walk in delegates Undergraduates/Youth societies, school leavers from all parts of the country and from around the world. From Corporate sector, NGOs, Social Services, Entrepreneurs, local and international trainers. Corporate and non-corporate organizations, Educational institutes etc.
Youth Fest 2013 Tentative agenda 30th Friday 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10.00 10:30 11:00 11:30
7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10.30 11:00 11:30 12:00
Travelling Registration Desk Open
Opening Plenary- Game time planning
Lunch
31st Saturday
1st Sunday
Game Time!!!
Game Time!!!
Breakfast Morning Plenary
Breakfast Morning Plenary
Investment opportunities in SL
Innovation & creativity Google SL
Break
Break
Government direction towards development
Youth Leadership for MYWORLD 2015
Lunch Visiting stalls Game Time!!!
Lunch Game Time!!! Closing Plenary
Outbound training MNC Forum - Competency sought after by an multinational Tea Break Debriefing session
Networking- World cafĂŠ Game Time!!!
Preperation time Networking time - Share your passion - Modeling, cooking, dancing, make up, entrepreneurial initiative Dinner Preperation time
Dinner
Theme party
Celebrating Diversity Theme party
Travelling Back home
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