Young Leaders Forum

The Asia:NZ Young Leaders Forum is an initiative of the Asia New Zealand Foundation to connect New Zealand to Asia through a network of outstanding young people.

The Young Leaders Forum brings together 40 tertiary students and recent graduates from New Zealand and Asia for a week-long programme in November. Through the Forum and its follow up activities, participants will gain the knowledge, skills and relationships needed to form enduring networks which benefit not only themselves, but the wider interests of New Zealand and the countries of Asia.

2007 Forum Participants

Young Leaders Forum Programme Outline

The Asia:NZ Young Leaders Forum will be an intensive and challenging event. Participants will be selected through a competitive application and interview process. Each participant is expected to actively contribute to the Forum’s success, and to make the most of the opportunities being offered to them.

The Forum’s programme will include:

  • Workshops on leadership, cross-cultural communication and public speaking
  • Briefings by government and business leaders
  • Cultural events
  • Team-building activities including a Young Leaders Challenge

The Forum will close with a formal dinner in Wellington. Forum participants will speak at the dinner.

2008 Dates

The 2008 Young Leaders Forum will take place from 16 to 22 November.

Cost

The Asia New Zealand Foundation will meet participants’ costs, including:

  • Travel to and from Wellington
  • Shared accommodation
  • Daily meals – breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
  • Transportation – air or train travel, station transfers and coaches
  • Workshops and site visits
  • Team building activities

Participants based outside New Zealand are responsible for the cost of their international airfares. Participants will need to cover their own personal expenses.