AIESEC-LC-HKU Ripples International Conference 2013 Date: Duration: Venue:
4th June 2013 – 6th June 2013 5 Days University of Hong Kong / YMCA Wu Kai Sha campsite
AIESEC-LC-HKU HKUSU Session 2012-2013
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About AIESEC WHAT IS AIESEC? AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization. AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. AIESEC has over 60 years of experience in developing high-potential youth into globally-minded leaders, by offering young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin.
WHAT WE ENVISION Peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.
OUR IMPACT Our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential for them to have a positive impact in society.
AIESEC in numbers 86000 members 20,000 exchange 4,000 partners
113 countries and territories 20,000 leadership opportunities 2,100 universities
AIESEC Strengths Our members are part of a driven global network. They are able to contribute to societal change while exploring their own vision for a positive impact on society. We are supported by thousands of partner organizations around the globe who look to AIESEC for 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 AIESEC has provided them to be agents of positive change within today’s society. AIESEC-LC-HKU HKUSU Activating Global Leadership since 1967 www.aiesechku.org | info@aiesechku.org 2
AIESEC in HKU AIESEC in Hong Kong has seven member universities, i.e. HKU, CUHK, HKUST, PolyU, HKBU, CityU, and LingU. AIESEC-LC-HKU was the first AIESEC entity established in Hong Kong. Founded in 1967, we have been striving to provide our members with quality leadership experience and global exposure second to none. We take pride in developing students with a global mindset through cultural exchange and equipping them with the skills that matter today.
Our programmes are highly valued by many different companies, including UBS, AEGON, Pfizer, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and many more which have partnered with us. AIESEC in HKU, throughout its history, has nurtured a myriad of prominent social and business figures. This year, we’re also proud to have worked with Team Building Asia, Clean Air Network, and shall be cooperating with Visa shortly.
AIESEC in HKU is running on a departmental system which consists of 6 teams – Communications, Talent Management, Incoming Exchange, Outgoing Exchange, Finance, Information Management. They are devoted to 6 values of AIESEC:
Activating Leadership Demonstrating Integrity Acting Sustainably Living Diversity Striving for Excellence Enjoying Participation
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What is Ripples International Conference 2013?
Aims To educate students on the importance of social innovation To increase students’ understanding on the ecosystem of social enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region To nurture the spirit of social entrepreneurships of students To promote an exchange of notions within groups from different cultural and social origins To encourage students to take a lead and make an impact through various follow-up activities What AIESEC-LC-HKU has always been making breakthroughs. In 2004, we launched the first international conference - Ripples. Students from local and foreign chapters of AIESEC were recruited to learn and reflect on various topics such as Corporate Social Responsibility and youth empowerment. We focus on the ‘Ripples Effect’ that youth could create in different social aspects. This year AIESEC in HKU would like to revive the tradition under the topic of Social Innovation.
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Why Social Innovation? One of the core messages of AIESEC emphasizes the power of youth to change the world. Indeed, youth, with enthusiasm and courage, has always been the driving force behind the social movements throughout the history. Yet, there are growing voices of complaints from our future pillars on different social issues. All these moaning and groaning could not change a thing if no action is taken.
The key concept of Social Innovation is to leverage youth’s creativity to create sustainable solutions to social problems, thus bring favourable influences to our society. It is about self-initiated breakthroughs. Besides, Social Innovation is a trending norm in today’s world. Social enterprises help improve the rural economies in developing countries and solve social problems that are neglected by the government. Understanding social entrepreneurship enables students to gain more insights on how Social Innovation can change the world.
Thus, AIESEC, being one of the platforms for nurturing future leaders, has the responsibility to spread this concept to our future leaders. We admit that implanting such ideas or mindset is a challenging task. But at least we would like to plant seeds inside our participants so that when time is ripe for action, such seed may soar. After all, conferences are all about inspirations. By inviting different experienced social entrepreneurs, we intend to relay their ideas and inspirations to those who are eager to change. How During 4-8 June 2013 (proposed dates), through a series of diversified activities, Ripples Conference intends to enrich the delegates with the 3Ws: What
– The meaning of Social Innovation
Why
– The examination on the importance of Social Innovation
How
– The ideas generation on the solutions in social problems
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The 3 stages of realization of delegates through the 3Ws
What makes us different from other conferences is that we have an international setting. With at least 1/3 of delegates and facilitators coming from other countries, we guarantee a wide range of ideas from different perspectives which are vital to the process of idea generation. We would invite leading social entrepreneurs and organizations to give speeches and sharing on the current situation of social enterprises in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific Region.
Social innovation is about trial and error. Mere discussion is not enough. Thus, we would include sessions which enable participants to learn through experience. The Ripples Day would involve launching a campaign on streets, which allows participants to spread the message to the community and understand the needs of different communities. Further visits to social enterprises in Hong Kong will also allow students to get a glimpse of the daily problems faced by social entrepreneurs.
Through the workshops, forums, external visits, simulation, mini HK tour, global village, and evaluation meetings, we hope to formulate and develop strategies for ideas for social innovations and to maximize the impact of the idea. Who will join? 100 delegates from local and foreign universities AIESEC-LC-HKU HKUSU Activating Global Leadership since 1967 www.aiesechku.org | info@aiesechku.org 6
Sponsorship Package – Ripples International Conference 2013
Sponsorship Amount (HKD)
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$15000
$8000
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$1000
Publicity in Print ✔ (whole-page)
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Acknowledgement as sponsor in Delegate booklet
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Corporate logo / acknowledgement on promotional banner
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Corporate logo / acknowledgement on promotional poster
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One single four-colour advertisement in delegate booklet
Publicity on-site Company Banners advertised at all times during conference events
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Distribution of promotional materials in delegate bags
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Publicity online Hyperlink with sponsor acknowledgement on AIESEC-LC-HKU website Acknowledgement as sponsor on Facebook event and page
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Participation in event 15-minute Keynote Speech during the conference (Day 4) to promote your company’s efforts on social innovation
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Invitation as sponsor in future events hosted by AIESEC-LC-HKU, including seminars, conferences, etc. at discounted prices
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How can I benefit? We are among one of most recognized international youth organization in HKU. The presence of your company will make a strong impression on participants, which include: -
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The public involved (estimated to be 10000) in the External Day and Global Village, which are open to the public, in Ripples International Conference 2013. Our elite members with a great global mindset, both socially and economically, Students from a variety of countries through the reach of AIESEC
✔ Strengthens your company profile
Current AIESEC Interns at Hong Kong from all over the world, and
to Hong Kong’s most high potential
Past as well as Potential Exchange Participants in AIESEC’s programmes well-equipped with global awareness of foreign economies and culture.
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strategically successful and large-scale promotional campaign. Not only do we offer your company the opportunity to inspire and communicate with our participants, but we also allow your corporate logo and name to be exposed in highly visible venues of the university and the conference on printed banners, posters, our official website and the social media.
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Enjoy sustained profiling impact through continuous promotion before and during the conference. Access our local networks – within the 7 universities; CUHK, HKBU, HKU, HKUST, PolyU, CityU, and Lingnan, as well as within the AIESEC Alumni and international representations. Join the selected and restricted group of partners companies that support AIESEC for Youth Development. Align your company with the consistent theme of leadership and sustainability built into all AIESEC Conferences.
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How can I benefit?
✔ Enhance positioning of your Employer Brand Promise. -
Brand your organization as an employer of choice, dedicated to youth and
personal development to the national and international AIESEC network of more than 60,000 globally-minded and locally relevant young leaders.
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Engage with and secure a potential market.
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Position your company as a socially responsible organization that is an enthusiastic supporter of youth and community development.
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Play a part in shaping the youths of today to become responsible leaders in the workforce tomorrow.
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National Partners of AIESEC Hong Kong
Contact us For further information about the sponsorship, please contact Ms. Karen Cheung, Vice President (Communications) of AIESEC-LC-HKU HKUSU at: Tel: 9060-1757 Email: externalrelationshku.aiesec@gmail.com AIESEC-LC-HKU HKUSU Activating Global Leadership since 1967 www.aiesechku.org | info@aiesechku.org 10