Returning from the break, delegates were once more provided with the opportunity to get to know more about their fellow conference attendees, with ‘speed-friending’ exercises. Edwin Hartanto Mailoa, a strategic development expert at Tokopedia then took delegates and honoured guests on a tour through the Tokopedia offices, and spoke about the importance of digital platforms in international trade.
Delegates then presented country updates for the 11 ASEAN countries and Australia in small teams formed during the forum pre-curriculum, each comprising one member from the assigned country. This gave delegates the opportunity to learn about the strengths and unique culture of each country and also some of the challenges facing them, particularly relating to youth.
Khunapong Khunaraksa, a consultant who helps to support global water startups to expand across Southeast Asia, then led a skills workshop which challenged the delegates to connect with each other through storytelling exercises.
Finally, we wrapped up the day with a reception at the Residence of the Australian Ambassador to ASEAN, where delegates were able to chat with Permanent Representatives from ASEAN countries, panel speakers from the forum, and Australians working in foreign affairs and trade.
The ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership would like to thank our partners and recognise the efforts of our wonderful team of volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible