Keynote Discussion 2

Objectives:

- To explore three models of Vietnamese expatriates’ networks and communities

- To discuss and form a new model to connect Vietnamese overseas to better facilitate exchanges of knowledge and resources

- To inspire and encourage youth to participate in the formation of such a platform

Discussion Flow:

- Discussion with Mdm. Ton Nu Thi Ninh on existing models of Vietnamese expatriates networks

- Youth perspectives from Mr. Pham Anh Khoa and Mr. Dang Tan Duc experiences in building youth organization.

- Introduction to Yplatform and where we, YOUTHS, can fit in. Open floor discussions with speakers and audience

Language: Vietnamese

Have you ever wondered how this bold youth initiative came about and what is the (much) bigger picture which Ysummit is part of? Join this discussion to find out more, be inspired, and more importantly GET INVOLVED.

We are looking forward to seeing you there with innovative ideas to build our community. If you have any questions or issues to be addressed during the panel discussion, please don’t hesitate to send your inputs to giao.le@yplatform.vn

Speakers

	Mdm. Ton Nu Thi Ninh President of the Founding Committee, Tri Viet University Former Vice Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee, Vietnam National Assembly Mdm. Ton Nu Thi Ninh currently presides over the creation of Tri Viet International University in Vietnam with ambitions to be innovative in the context of the country's transition: a private entity dedicated to public service, strongly rooted in Vietnamese identity but boldly open to the world. Mdm. Ton has served for more than two decades as a diplomat, specializing in multilateral institutions and global issues. She was educated in France at the Sorbonne and Ecole Normale Superieure de Fontenay-aux-Roses where she obtained her Aggregation and in the UK at Cambridge University. Through her frequent interaction with the public and the media, Mdm. Ton is known as one of the public figures having the most impact on Vietnamese youth today.
	Mdm. Pham Chi Lan Former Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Vietnam Former Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Since 1996, Mdm. Pham Chi Lan has been working with the Prime Minister's Research Commission (PMRC), which is the government's think-tank on economic reform and developmental issues. She has spent 37 years working with and for the business community of Vietnam and assisted in the formulation of various business laws and policies as well as contributed to the opening up and development of trade relations between Vietnam and foreign businesses in Asia, Europe, Oceania and America. Mdm. Pham's professional interests include business development, particularly the development of private sector and SMEs, economic reform and the international integration process of Vietnam.
	Mr. Pham Anh Khoa Co-Founder & Board Director, VietAbroader Co-Founder & Managing Director, Yola Institute Khoa is the co-founder and director of VietAbroader. He focuses on organization strategy, member loyalty, sponsor and partner relations, and general management for the VietAbroader conferences. Previously, Khoa held professional positions at VinaCapital, Orvis and BBC World Service. Khoa is a graduate of Bates College, with a double degree in economics and international relations. He was also awarded the Watson Fellowship, a program created in 1960s in honor of Thomas J. Watson, the founder of IBM, to explore the Vietnamese youth in several countries.
	Mr. Dang Tan Duc Former President, Vietnamese Community in National University of Singapore (VNCNUS) Mr. Dang graduated from National University of Singapore with a degree in Project & Facilities Management. He is particularly interested in Infrastructure Development and Public Policy as long-term career development. Mr. Dang has passionately engaged in various youth-led initiatives in education, youth empowerment and community development. He spearheaded a few projects such as Project Mam Xanh - 3-week youth expedition project in Quang Nam, "Noi ket the he" Interview Series. He spent 3 months in Ghana, West Africa with AFRICARE to work for a project on Water & Sanitation and Community Healthcare. He is also the former president of the Vietnamese community in National University of Singapore.