Johor International Youth Conference

Catalysing Change in Youth Leadership and Sustainability in Change
Date: 7 & 8 October 2023 Venue: Persada Johor Bahru

Are You Ready To Take Your Leadership Skills To The Next Level?

Inspiring collective action, demonstrating the potential of the youth, and showcasing scalable and impactful solutions.

Join us in this inaugural 2-day conference as more than 500 youths, community leaders, government representatives, and many more converge and engage to strive towards building a sustainable and resilient future for all.

Powered by Institut Dato’ Onn, the Johor International Youth Conference is a melting pot of knowledge, bringing together Johor’s most brilliant minds to shine a spotlight on the power of youth for sustainable development.

Topics Covered

Environment & Climate change

Career development

Advocacy & Volunteerism

Technology & AI

Diversity & Inclusion

Health & Wellbeing

Objectives That We Aim to Achieve

#1 Empowerment

Empowering young leaders by providing them with opportunities to further develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence.

#2 Education

Educating young leaders on important topics such as social issues, leadership, sustainability, and career development.

#3 Networking

Providing opportunities for young leaders to meet and network with other like-minded individuals, as well as professionals in their fields of interest.

#4 Collaboration

Encouraging collaboration and facilitating the development of partnerships and joint initiatives.

#5 Advocacy

Providing a platform for young leaders to advocate their chosen causes that they are passionate about and supporting their efforts to affect change.

#6 Innovation

Fostering innovation and creativity by supporting their development of new ideas and solutions to pressing challenges.

#7 Personal Development

Supporting the personal and professional development of young leaders and providing them with the necessary resources to achieve their goals.

#8 Cultural Exchange

Promoting cultural exchange and understanding amongst others from different backgrounds with the aim to provide them with a globalised view, and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Key Outcomes

Increased Awareness on Issues and Challenges

Through this platform, the youth will be encouraged to learn about the issues that affect them and be encouraged to discuss and exchange ideas on the solutions to address those issues.

Development of Leadership and Communication Skills

Through workshops and activities, participants get the opportunity to develop their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills which are invaluable in their personal and professional lives.

Networks and Connections

This conference provides opportunities for participants to network with other young people, mentors, and professionals in their fields of interest to nurture relationships, create opportunities, and inspire future collaborations.

Increase Motivation and Inspiration

Inspiring and motivating the youth to pursue their goals and become active and engaged members of their communities.

Development of Action Plans

The event will develop concrete action plans and recommendations on how to address specific issues which can be used to guide future activities and initiatives.

What Can You Expect at the Conference?

  • Keynote presentations
  • Panel discussions and fireside chats
  • Masterclasses
  • Immersion trips
  • Exhibitions

Event Schedule

DAY 1: 7th October 2023 (Saturday)
8:00 am - 9.00 am
Registration | Networking breakfast
9.00 am - 9.25 am
Opening ceremony
9.25 am - 9.40 am
Keynote presentation
9.40 am - 12.30 pm
Panel discussion | Fireside chats
12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
Networking Lunch
2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Masterclass
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10.00am - 5.30am
All-day exhibition
DAY 2: 8th October 2023 (Sunday)
8.00 am - 9.15 am
Networking breakfast
9.15 am - 10.00 am
Side event
10.00 am
Immersion trip
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Atendees

Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Chief Minister of Johor 

Speakers

David Carson

Graphic Designer

Alice Lee

Illustrator & Artists

Joshua Davis

Designer, Technologist, Author & Artist

Stemming from various backgrounds and industries, the Johor International Youth Conference has invited leaders in their respective fields that include academics, thought leaders, and experts in the field of politics, economics, technology, and many more.

These esteemed personalities are present at the conference to share valuable knowledge, insight, and their unique perspectives on relevant topics, so stay tuned to find out more!