1. Learn current trends in business across the ASEAN region.
There will be plenary talks by keynote speakers, interactive panels and workshops, symposium, awards and networking. The sessions will also discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship in the basic pillars such as access to finance, market, leadership, technology and networking through a pre-carnival survey.
2. Network with young entrepreneurs from other ASEAN countries and dialogue partners.
Entrepreneurs from ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, will be part of the delegation. There will also be delegates from other dialogue partners such as China, Korea, Australia and the USA.
3. Hear inspiring stories of budding and successful young entrepreneurs from different countries across different industries. Among the powerhouse of speakers who will share their success stories in the program include:
Ms. Audrey Pe, Founder and Executive Director, WiTech (Women in Technology)
Mr. Vince Golangco, Founder and President, WhenInManila.com
Mr. Kesavan Sathyamoorthy, Chairman, Diamond Glass Enterprise Pte Ltd
Mr. Gigih Septianto, Founder and CEO, WeCare.id
Ms. Cherrie Atilano, President, Agrea
Mr. Prim Paypon, Founder, The Dream Project PH
Ms. Tal de Guzman, CEO and Founder, Risque Designs
Mr. Henry Motte-Muñoz, Founder and CEO, Edukasyon.ph, (Philippine Winner of the ASEAN Young Social Entrepreneur Award)
Ms. Kim Lim, Co-Founder, the Picha Project Malaysia
4. Pitch your business to fellow young entrepreneurs and potential investors.
Young entrepreneurs aged between 18-25 can attend the summit, where they will have opportunities to network and participate in dialogues with other young entrepreneurs across the ASEAN and other partners, such as China, India, Australia and the USA.
5. Be part of something that is bigger than yourself!
Be part of a network of young entrepreneurs across the region and beyond — a group of young entrepreneurs who can push the economy forward. The ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Association will be formally launched now that the ASEAN Community celebrates 50 years from foundation under the hosting of the Philippines this year.
The 2nd ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival will take place on 05 September 2017, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.