Delegate Pack

19 Pages·2016·6.38 MB·English

Australia-China
Emerging Leaders
Summit
中澳青年领袖发展峰会
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29–31 JULY 2016
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SYDNEY / 悉尼
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an initiative of the
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AUSTRALIA-CHINA YOUTH ASSOC.
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中澳青年联合会
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ACYA.ORG.AU
Contents

WELCOME / 1

Meet the Project Team! / 2

LOGISTICS

Communications / 3
General Safety / 3
Costs / 4
Attire / 4
Accommodation / 4 – 5

ACELS VENUES

International Towers, Barangaroo / 6
New Law Building, University of Sydney / 7
Sofitel Wentworth, Martin Place / 7

SUMMIT SCHEDULE

Friday 29 July / 8
Saturday 30 July / 8 – 9
Sunday 31 July / 9

SPEAKER PROFILES / 10 – 13

PARTNERS & SPONSORS / 14

THE DELEGATION

ACELS Guide to Sydney: Eat & Drink / 15 – 16
Delegates & Volunteers / 17

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Welcome

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Dear Delegates, The Australia-China space is complex and
dynamic—full of unknowns, yet brimming
We welcome you, the Class of 2016, to the with surprises and excitement. ACELS is
Australia-China Emerging Leaders Summit your opportunity as an emerging leader in
(“ACELS”). Now in its fifth year, this initiative this space to bolster your professional net-
continues to develop the professional skills works, sharpen your skill set, learn from the
and capabilities of key players within the lessons and ideas of experts in this space,
ACYA network and the wider Australia-China and build lasting relationships with peers
relationship. from across Australia and Greater China.

In today’s “Asian Century”, we see the bur- Within ACYA, we have seen outstanding
geoning relationship between Australia and young men and women work tirelessly
China develop in a tremendous period of op- throughout the year through incorporating
portunity. China, for instance, is Australia’s the key Pillars of Careers, Education and
largest trading partner, whilst Australia is a People-to-People. These outstanding young
leading source of resources for China (Lowy leaders have continued to foster bilateral
Institute, 2016). As young leaders, we are engagement through the cultivation of youth
extremely fortunate to be entering this excit- leadership, developing and bridging cultural
ing period of growth and developmental op- ties and opportunities, and initiatives which
portunities. encourage relationships between young Aus-
tralians and Chinese to blossom.
Over the last twelve months, ACYA itself has
seen tremendous growth within the organisa- On behalf of the ACYA National Executive
tion culminating in the establishment of Committee and the 2016 ACELS Project
three new Chapters between Australia and Team, we look forward to meeting you all in
China. We have also forged new partnerships, Sydney soon.
strengthened relationships with our existing

stakeholders, and laid the foundations for
the next generation of leaders to continue to
nurture ACYA over the coming years.

———

DAVID DOUGLAS + VICTOR LUO
(ACYA PRESIDENT + MANAGING DIRECTOR 2016)

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Meet the Project Team!

Luke Milburn, Project Manager Masters in International Business & Interna-
——— tional Relations. She loves travelling and
thinks it is the best way to know the real
Luke (孟凌楷) is studying a Bachelor of Busi- world. So far, she has travelled throughout
ness & Arts (International Studies) at the Asia, Europe, and the US by herself. She is
University of Technology Sydney. Embracing also keen to explore more of Australia and
his English and Filipino heritage, Luke has make new friends! Coco endeavours to make
explored many parts of the Asia-Pacific. For a difference in the bilateral space and sees
instance, he has previously travelled to ACELS as a great opportunity to empower
Guangzhou for a short-term cultural ex- young professionals. After graduation, Coco
change and, under the New Colombo Plan hopes to be involved in Australia-China busi-
Mobility Program, has interned at Colliers ness and politics.
International (Jakarta) in the Business De-
velopment and Human Resources Depart- Courtney Lor, Logistics Manager
ments. Such experiences have fostered ———
Luke’s vested interested in business rela-
tions between Australia and Asia — particu- Courtney (罗丽君) is in her final year of a Law
larly China and Indonesia. & International Studies (Chinese) degree at
Macquarie University. An Australian-born
Today, Luke deepens his interest in China Chinese whose family originates from Fujian
through volunteering for Australia-China province, Courtney can speak Teo-chew,
events and interning with the China-Australia Cantonese, and Mandarin. She was previous-
Millennial Project. He is also an active mem- ly the Education Director of ACYA in 2014,
ber of ACYA: beginning as VP Careers before embarking on exchange to study Law
(2014–15) and, this year, President of the at Oxford Brookes University (England) in
UTS Chapter. Outside of his studies, Luke is 2015. Since her return, she has continued
always planning the next holiday, trawling her engagement with the Australia-China
the weekend markets for a bargain, or ven- space as a sub-editor of the ACYA Journal of
turing into the City to continue his hunt for Australia-China Affairs and as a content writer
the perfect ramen. for AustraliaBites.

Coco Hao, Operations Manager As a former intern at the Attorney-General's
——— Department and Australian Law Reform
Commission, she particularly enjoys looking
Coco (郝慧聪) will be your first point of con- at how Australian public policies can affect
tact in this three-day ACELS extravaganza. Australia-China relations. She is currently an
Should you have any questions and/or needs, officer at the Department of Immigration,
she will be here to help you! Before joining where she frequently assists Chinese clients
the ACELS Project Team, Coco was the Mar- with their visa applications and inquiries. Her
keting and Communications Director of the free time is primarily spent on Netflix, read-
Macquarie Chapter. ing excellent novels, hunting for Sydney's
best burger, or planning her next trip over-
Coco came to Sydney two years ago from seas »
Guangzhou and has just finished her double
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ACELS Project Officers ACELS National Project Committee
• Saskia Gilmour • David Douglas, President
• Olivia Gao • Victor Luo, Managing Director
• Roger Lee • Cynthia Yuan, Secretary
• Cecilia Ren • Jonathon Glindemann, Treasurer
• Xin Na Zeng • Scott Gigante, GM Portfolios
• William Zhao, GM Australia
• Theo Stapleton, GM China
• Ryan Cunningham, Business Development Director
• Daniel Bishop, Engaging China Project Director

! L to R: Luke, Coco, and Courtney: your ACELS Sydney 2016 Project Team!

Logistics

COMMUNICATIONS Delegates are asked to download WeChat and join the Group
Conversation. Throughout the Summit, the ACELS Project Team
will provide delegates with live updates via this platform. The
Communications Team will also be posting photos and updates
via our Facebook Group, Twitter (@a_cya), LinkedIn, and Insta-
gram (@a_cya). The official hashtags are #acya #ACELS2016
#AusChina #中澳. We encourage you to post, tag, and tweet
away!

GENERAL SAFETY Your safety and wellbeing is of utmost importance to us, so we
encourage you to not only be mindful of your behaviour but also
to look out for one another. In case of emergency (including if
you get lost) please contact a member of the Project Team im-
mediately. They will be available throughout the entirety of the
Summit:
Luke Milburn Mobile: [phone] / WeChat: LukeM_72
Coco Hao Mobile: [phone] / WeChat: yamacocokok
Courtney Lor Mobile: [phone] / WeChat: c-lor
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COSTS The Summit Fee includes:
• Accommodation at Y Hotel Hyde Park
• Food and beverages: Breakfast on Saturday + Sunday; tea
breaks; canapés and refreshments at Friday + Saturday
night events; and
• Entrance to all major events including the Welcome Function
and Networking Evening

Other costs you should budget for:
• Food (meals and snacks): Friday and Saturday nights’
events are not full sit-down meals (i.e., finger food only), so
you may wish to eat more substantial food beforehand — NB,
Sunday hot pot is not included in the Summit Fee
• Transportation: Between Airport and Y Hotel as well as be-
tween Hotel and Summit Venues
• Other incidental costs (e.g., karaoke)

ATTIRE Friday
• Check-in — smart casual
• Welcome Function — business casual

Saturday
• Workshops — smart casual
• Networking Night — business formal

Sunday
• Workshops — smart casual

ACCOMODATION

Y Hotel Hyde Park (5–11 Wentworth Ave, Sydney 2000) is a located close to all the action during
ACELS! Rooms come with shared bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and equipment to make tea + coffee.
On-site facilities also include a guest kitchen, Internet kiosk, and a 24-hour reception.
Y Hotel is also within walking distance to Sydney’s major attractions including Sydney Tower, China
Town and Pitt Street Mall, and a train-ride away from the Sydney Opera House and The Rocks »

! Y Hotel: Where delegates will have the opportunity to socialize and bond
with one another during our stay

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Y Hotel
Hyde
Park

Getting There For interstate delegates, we recommend you catch the
AirportLink ($17.40, Adult) from Sydney Domestic Airport to
Museum Station. Walk along Liverpool Street towards Oxford
Street (~5mins), then turn right onto Wentworth Avenue

Arrival & Check-in Will be from 1.00pm on Friday 29 July (all interstate delegates
should arrive in Sydney by 3.00pm at the latest). You will be al-
located to a room — should you have any issues please let out
Project Team know.

Breakfast Will be served between 7.00–7.50am on the 1st Floor — morn-
— Saturday + Sunday ing wake-up call will commence from 6:30am. If you have any
special dietary requirements, please let the Project Team know.

Departure & Check-out Is until 10.00am on Sunday 31 July. Please ensure you have
packed and removed your possessions from the rooms by
9.30am at the very latest. For interstate delegates staying in
Sydney longer, you may store your luggage at the Y Hotel during
the day.

PLEASE NOTE — Key loss charges are the delegates’ responsibil-
ity. Further, ACYA is not responsible for any loss, damages, or
personal liability

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ACELS Venues

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1. Westpac Barangaroo
Tower Two, International Towers Sydney — 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney 2000

To reach this venue, Sydney’s newest home for global business, catch a train from Museum to
Wynyard. At Wynyard, take the York St Exit (it has a wooden escalator!) then turn right towards
Erskine St. Walk down Erskine St, turning right onto Sussex St then left on Mercantile Walk:

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2. New Law Building (F10)
Eastern Avenue, Camperdown Campus — The University of Sydney 2006

With the generous support of the University of Sydney (“USyd”) China Studies Centre, ACELS
daytime workshops and seminars will take place in the New Law Building. USyd is easily ac-
cessible from our accommodation by bus (No. M10 or 440: from Oxford St near Brisbane St,
alighting at Parramatta Rd near University Ave). From there, it’s a short walk to the New Law
Building:

USyd
Great Hall

3. Sofitel Wentworth
61–101 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000

Fun fact: this completely pillarless ballroom is one of the largest in Sydney! To get there you
can either catch a bus (the 333 or 397 from Oxford St near Brisbane St, alighting at Martin Place
Station, ~10mins) or walk (down College St, through Hyde Park, then right onto Elizabeth St,
~20mins)
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Summit Schedule

ACELS is a rare opportunity to meet ACYA Members from around Australia and China, therefore it is
expected that all delegates stay together throughout the weekend. Moreover, to ensure the Summit
runs as smoothly as possible, punctuality during day to day events is essential.

FRIDAY 29 JULY
Y Hotel 1.00pm ~ Delegates check-in at Y Hotel
3.00pm Group / individual photos
Barangaroo 5.30pm Welcome Address
— Victor Luo, ACYA Managing Director
5.45pm Keynote Presentation
6.30pm Delegate Ice Breakers & Networking
7.30pm ~ Delegates to hit town for dinner + night activities

SATURDAY 30 JULY

Y Hotel 7.00am Breakfast
8.00am Travel to the University of Sydney (“USyd”)
USyd 9.00am Summit Opening
— David Douglas, ACYA President
9.10am Seminar 1
Entering the Chinese Market: Challenges & Opportunities for Start-ups
— Peter Cai, Research Fellow, Lowy Institute for International Affairs
— Mathew Benjamin, Co-founder & Director, AsiaRecon
10.10am Tea Break

10.30am Forum 1

The Economic Impacts of Innovation & Trade in China and Australia

— Scott Gigante (ACYA GM Portfolios) & Luke Milburn (ACELS Project Manager)

11.20am Seminar 2

Doing Business in the Australia-China Space: A Cultural Perspective

— Emeritus Prof. Jeffrey Riegel, Director, USyd China Studies Centre

12.00pm Lunch

1.00pm Seminar 3

Cultural and Gender Diversity Within Innovation

— Dai Le, Founder, DAWN

1.40pm Forum 2

Youth Leadership in Education, Culture, and Business Innovation

— Cynthia Yuan (ACYA Secretary) & Victor Luo (ACYA Managing Director) »
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