INITIATE the Future

Closing Date: 
Fri 1st Jul 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Event
Organisation: 
State: 
Queensland
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Anastacia Symons on anastasia.symons@aiesec.net

On July 1st 2011 at The University of Queensland, INITIATE The Future will connect 500 leaders of youth organisations with each other, businesses, the government and universities. Hosted by AIESEC Australia, INITIATE The Future is a one day leadership development seminar aimed at providing Australia's young leaders with the skills, networks and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.

 

An on-site and virtual space allows young leaders to create and engage with ideas, innovations and inventions that will address issues affecting Australia.

Through discussions, debates and workshops participants will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and professional skills necessary to become the next generation of Australia's leaders. During the three networking breaks attendees will have the opportunity to expand their personal and professional networks.

Have a look at our amazing speaker list: 

  • Professor Patrick McGorry - 2010 Australian of the Year and mental health advocate 
  • Melodie Potts Rosevear- CEO Teach for Australia
  • Greame Innes - Australia's Disability and Racial Discrimination Commissioner
  • Deborah Flemming - Found and Executive Producer of Australian Story 
  • Wyatt Roy - Federal Member for Longman (at age 20 was the youngest person ever elected to Federal Parliament)
  • Bob Ansett - Founder of the Budget Rent A Car System, Labelled the 'Entrepeneur's Entrepeneur by BRW Magazine
  • Sue Scheinpflug- CEO United Synergies and former Telstra Business Woman of the year
  • James Bradfield Moody - Executive Director, Development at the CSIRO and guest judge on the New Inventors  And many more! 


Video

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Event
Closing Date: 
Fri 1st Jul 2011
Organisation Name: 
AIESEC
Organisation: 
State: 
Queensland
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Anastacia Symons on anastasia.symons@aiesec.net
Opportunity Overview: 
On July 1st 2011, AIESEC's INITIATE The Future will connect 500 young leaders with industry experts, The government and universities to develop ideas, innovations and inventions for issues affecting Australia. If you want to be a part of this discussion and gain the skills to make your vision for the future a reality then INITIATE The Future is for you!

On July 1st 2011 at The University of Queensland, INITIATE The Future will connect 500 leaders of youth organisations with each other, businesses, the government and universities. Hosted by AIESEC Australia, INITIATE The Future is a one day leadership development seminar aimed at providing Australia's young leaders with the skills, networks and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.

 

An on-site and virtual space allows young leaders to create and engage with ideas, innovations and inventions that will address issues affecting Australia.

Through discussions, debates and workshops participants will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and professional skills necessary to become the next generation of Australia's leaders. During the three networking breaks attendees will have the opportunity to expand their personal and professional networks.

Have a look at our amazing speaker list: 

  • Professor Patrick McGorry - 2010 Australian of the Year and mental health advocate 
  • Melodie Potts Rosevear- CEO Teach for Australia
  • Greame Innes - Australia's Disability and Racial Discrimination Commissioner
  • Deborah Flemming - Found and Executive Producer of Australian Story 
  • Wyatt Roy - Federal Member for Longman (at age 20 was the youngest person ever elected to Federal Parliament)
  • Bob Ansett - Founder of the Budget Rent A Car System, Labelled the 'Entrepeneur's Entrepeneur by BRW Magazine
  • Sue Scheinpflug- CEO United Synergies and former Telstra Business Woman of the year
  • James Bradfield Moody - Executive Director, Development at the CSIRO and guest judge on the New Inventors  And many more! 


Video

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On July 1st 2011 at The University of Queensland, INITIATE The Future will connect 500 leaders of youth organisations with each other, businesses, the government and universities. Hosted by AIESEC Australia, INITIATE The Future is a one day leadership development seminar aimed at providing Australia's young leaders with the skills, networks and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.

 

An on-site and virtual space allows young leaders to create and engage with ideas, innovations and inventions that will address issues affecting Australia.

Through discussions, debates and workshops participants will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and professional skills necessary to become the next generation of Australia's leaders. During the three networking breaks attendees will have the opportunity to expand their personal and professional networks.

Have a look at our amazing speaker list: 

  • Professor Patrick McGorry - 2010 Australian of the Year and mental health advocate 
  • Melodie Potts Rosevear- CEO Teach for Australia
  • Greame Innes - Australia's Disability and Racial Discrimination Commissioner
  • Deborah Flemming - Found and Executive Producer of Australian Story 
  • Wyatt Roy - Federal Member for Longman (at age 20 was the youngest person ever elected to Federal Parliament)
  • Bob Ansett - Founder of the Budget Rent A Car System, Labelled the 'Entrepeneur's Entrepeneur by BRW Magazine
  • Sue Scheinpflug- CEO United Synergies and former Telstra Business Woman of the year
  • James Bradfield Moody - Executive Director, Development at the CSIRO and guest judge on the New Inventors  And many more! 


Video

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Opportunity Type: 
Event
Closing Date: 
Fri 1st Jul 2011
Organisation Name: 
AIESEC
Organisation: 
State: 
Queensland
More Information Link: 
Contact Person: 
Anastacia Symons on anastasia.symons@aiesec.net
Opportunity Overview: 
On July 1st 2011, AIESEC's INITIATE The Future will connect 500 young leaders with industry experts, The government and universities to develop ideas, innovations and inventions for issues affecting Australia. If you want to be a part of this discussion and gain the skills to make your vision for the future a reality then INITIATE The Future is for you!

On July 1st 2011 at The University of Queensland, INITIATE The Future will connect 500 leaders of youth organisations with each other, businesses, the government and universities. Hosted by AIESEC Australia, INITIATE The Future is a one day leadership development seminar aimed at providing Australia's young leaders with the skills, networks and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.

 

An on-site and virtual space allows young leaders to create and engage with ideas, innovations and inventions that will address issues affecting Australia.

Through discussions, debates and workshops participants will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and professional skills necessary to become the next generation of Australia's leaders. During the three networking breaks attendees will have the opportunity to expand their personal and professional networks.

Have a look at our amazing speaker list: 

  • Professor Patrick McGorry - 2010 Australian of the Year and mental health advocate 
  • Melodie Potts Rosevear- CEO Teach for Australia
  • Greame Innes - Australia's Disability and Racial Discrimination Commissioner
  • Deborah Flemming - Found and Executive Producer of Australian Story 
  • Wyatt Roy - Federal Member for Longman (at age 20 was the youngest person ever elected to Federal Parliament)
  • Bob Ansett - Founder of the Budget Rent A Car System, Labelled the 'Entrepeneur's Entrepeneur by BRW Magazine
  • Sue Scheinpflug- CEO United Synergies and former Telstra Business Woman of the year
  • James Bradfield Moody - Executive Director, Development at the CSIRO and guest judge on the New Inventors  And many more! 


Video

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