Theme for IYLIF 2017
Mindset for infinite possibilities
IYLIF is an initiative to create innovative leadership in children and youth. Our mission is to nurture the talent for a better tomorrow. It creates a platform for youngsters to promote their ideas, thoughts and suggestions for a better today and tomorrow. As part of our mission to create a better future, we mentor the selected youth (International Youth Ambassadors) to be change makers.
Singapore was abuzz with the ideas of Youth and Youth Development Champions from across the world on 2nd September 2017. IYLIF 2017 was hosted at the reputed Lifelong Learning Institute in Singapore.
IYLIF 2017 was attended by
1. International Youth Ambassadors from across the world
2. Educators to speak in the panel and network from across the world
3. Experts on specific topics to speak in the panel and network from across the world
4. Parents to speak in the panel from across the world
4. Guests
Program | Program Description |
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Welcome address Dry deserts of despair to green lands of innovation | Chairperson of International Youth Leadership and Innovation Forum CEO of As Many Minds Founder of The Kidz Parade edutainment magazine |
Opening Keynote Kindmorsity | International Keynote speaker, Economist, ex-diplomat |
Panel 1: The future of education and its significance | Moderated by Ruby Mathur, Lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Certified MC Panelists: Roger Tan, Expert Educator, Singapore Robert Thorn, Secondary Principal at Aoba-Japan International School, Tokyo Stephen D. Dexter, Jr., Secondary Principal, Stamford American School, Singapore |
Speeches |
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Break | Lunch |
Panel 2: The new reality of Youth Life: Bullying, Abuse and Stress | Moderated by Vivek Iyyani, Author of Empowering Millennials Panelists: Vani KhareFounder Managing Trustee of Faith Foundation India, Founder ofSanrakshan Pte Ltd Noor Mastura, President of Interfaith Youth Circle, Founder of Back2Basics Padma Sekar, Principal Trio World School, Bangalore Santhanaram Jayaram (Ram)Author of Ram Up your Laughter and Engage, Communicate and Succeed, Actor, Business Communication Coach |
Keynote Mastering Leadership the Mousetrap Way | CEO, Thought Expressions Next Level Leadership Expert Author of International Bestsellers in Leadership and Public Speaking World Champion of Public Speaking 2017 |
Speeches | |
Panel 3: Technology, values and the gig economy | Moderated by Karolina Gwinner Panelists: Harpreet Atwal, Technology Leader Nicholas Alchin, Acting Head, United World College of Southeast Asia East Campus (UWCSEA) Mamta Mandal, Director of Cherishma Consulting, Founder of Prerna Awards for Language inspiration |
Break | Refreshments |
Speeches | |
Felicitation of the speakers | All |
Keynote The Value of Thinking Differently | Expert and Global Speaker on Business Creativity, Innovation, Change and Global Business Founder of Ideas Island Owner of interesting.org |
Closing notes How IYLIF is mentoring youth and creating a pool of global change makers | Chief Program Director, IYLIF Founder of Up Your Game 2016 Personal Development Community |
Date: 2 September 2017
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: 11 Eunos Road 8, Event Hall 2-1, Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore 408601
