I previously wrote about what it’s like to be a delegate, particularly what to do before your departure. (Read it here.) Now, I’ll share with you what it was like to be a delegate selected by the National Youth Commission for the ASEAN+3 Youth Digital Business Summit 2019, particularly on what it was like during and after the summit.
- Tight Schedule – Expect that as a delegate, there is a schedule to be followed. Our schedule for 2 days was filled with key note sessions and activities. Luckily, we had free time when we arrived, after the activities, and before we left: us Philippine delegates were able to go around Kuala Lumpur for a bit.
- Enriching Key Note Sessions – The agenda for the AYDBS 2019 had the theme “Entrepreneurship in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. Speakers for the sessions are established opinion leaders in the industry. The topics discussed are relevant in my career, and I have been able to apply me learnings to my work. Read about my takeaway from the key note sessions here and here.
- Challenging, Yet Fun Activities – We had 2 group activities during the AYDBS 2019. One was the Pecha Kucha, which is a presentation method and groups had to present about a certain topic. Another was the Explore KUL, wherein each group had a tourist spot in Kuala Lumpur to visit and had to create a video. What’s good about these is that we were grouped with delegates from different countries and worked with them.
- Amazing Co-Delegates – I met new friends across ASEAN+3 and we had an amazing time exchanging ideas, working together in the Pecha Kucha and Explore KUL activities, and celebrating at the cultural night. We also have a group in which we can contact each other for future collaborations.
- Hospitable Organizers – The Malaysian organizers are very welcoming. They also worked hard in making the event fruitful and successful, which I really appreciated. I also liked their food and have grown fond of Malaysia’s Kopi O!
Over-all, being a delegate for the AYDBS 2019 is such a fun and productive experience. I am grateful to the NYC for the opportunity.
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