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PROGRAMME 2020 15 - 18 January New Delhi and Chennai Disclaimer 30 December 2019 Accuracy of information Australia India Youth Dialogue Limited (AIYD) has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided in this document is accurate at the time of inclusion. The information in this document has been prepared in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. This notice and the information in this document and all matters relating to either are governed by and are to be construed according to the laws applicable in New South Wales, Australia. The information in this document is current at the date of publication but may be subject to change. No representations or warranties The AIYD makes no representations or warranties of any kind about the information provided in this document. By accessing this document, you agree that the AIYD will not be liable for any inaccuracies or omissions or any direct, special, indirect or consequential damages or losses, or any other damages or losses of whatsoever kind resulting from whatever cause through the use of any information obtained either directly or indirectly from or through this report and any decisions based on such information are the sole responsibility of the reader. Copyright Copyright in the information contained in this document is owned by the AIYD. Except as permitted under applicable laws, no part of this document may be otherwise reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form by any process without the specific and prior written consent of the AIYD. 1 PROGRAMME CONTENT MESSAGE FROM THE PMs 3 MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR 6 OUR PARTNERS 6 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE 7 PROGRAMME SPEAKERS 12 DELEGATES 2020 42 STEERING COMMITTEE 60 BOARD OF ADVISORS 65 2020 PARTNER MESSAGES 68 2 HON. SCOTT MORRISON MP, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA PRIME MINISTER MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER 2020 AUSTRALIA INDIA YOUTH DIALOGUE India and Australia have long been natural partners and friends. The last two decades in particular have shown just what can be achieved when two multicultural, innovative, liberal democracies come together in a spirit of trust and understanding. Our two nations are bound by our commitment to democratic institutions, enormous goodwill and strong people-to-people linkages. The Australia India Youth Dialogue is a wonderful opportunity to consider how India and Australia might work together to realise more of the enormous potential of our long and trusted association. I hope delegates will also reflect on how we might build on the success of our economic, strategic and people-to-people ties, and respond to the challenges and opportunities that will shape our region’s prosperity and security into the future Governments are only part of this process. It’s our people who will help to make the difference to India and Australia’s relationship in the years and decades ahead. So thank you to each Delegate for your interest and involvement in this year’s Dialogue. I encourage all of you to make the most of this opportunity. The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia 15 January 2020 3 MESSAGE F ROM AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR GENERAL 4 WELCOME FROM AIYD CHAIR It is truly a pleasure to welcome you all to the ninth edition of the Australia India Youth Dialogue which is being held in New Delhi and Chennai. AIYD is the premier Track II dialogue between the two countries. It is organized, administered and curated by young people from the two countries for young people from the two countries. In each edition of the AIYD, there has been a pronounced emphasis on discussing and deliberating on vital issues that occupy the bilateral space. AIYD 2020 has been designed around ‘2035: Creating Our Sustainable Future’. The theme of AIYD 2020 combines the traditional strengths of the bilateral – economics, diplomacy and trade – with the areas that are bound to fortify the relationship in the next fifteen years – cultural ties, innovation and people-to-people links. Over the course of the four days, you will have the opportunity to interact with leading academics, representatives of the government, innovators, cultural icons, business leaders and most importantly, each other. The delegates and the deliberation drive every Dialogue and AIYD 2020 has been specifically curated to optimize time for detailed dialogues. On behalf of the Steering Committee, I hope that your participation in AIYD 2020 brings you new perspective and renewed hope in the ties between the two countries and its people. Over to you. Manuraj Shunmugasundaram Chair, Steering Committee Australia India Youth Dialogue 5 OUR PARTNERS The AIYD would not be possible without the generous support of all of our sponsors. Each sponsor brings unique value to the Dialogue and on behalf of all our delegates and the Steering Committee, we would like to thank them for their support. Distinguished Partners Dialogue Partners Associate Partners 6 AIYD 2020 PROGRAMME Programme Overview - Australia India Youth Dialogue 2020 15 - 18 Jan 2020, New Delhi and Chennai, India Theme: 2035: Creating our sustainable future DAY 1, Wednesday 15/01/2020 New Delhi Time Activity Location 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Delegates arrive at the Hotel Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM AIYD Welcome and Speed Networking Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Morning Tea & Coffee Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Changing World Order Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Speakers • Dr. Darren Lim • Varghese George Moderator: Guru Prakash 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Scientific Temper: Cyber-tech In The Digital Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Century Speakers • Ambassador Toby Feakin • Arun Mohan Sukumar Moderator: Priya Sahgal 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Tea & Coffee Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 7 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Panel Discussion: The Indo-Pacific Economic Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Challenges Opening Remarks: Michelle Wade • Sanjeev Sanyal • Ambassador Amit Das Gupta • Erin Watson-Lynn Moderator: Ruchir Punjabi 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Group Challenge: Introduction and Working Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Session 1 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cultural Intelligence Workshop Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Ian Stern Introduced by Chris Higgins 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner Hotel Lalit, New Delhi DAY 2, Thursday, 16/01/2020 New Delhi Time Activity Location 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Panel Discussion: Leadership and Diplomacy Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Speakers • Amb. Anil Wadhwa, • Prof. James Curran • Daniel Mookhey MLC • Melissa Conley Tyler, Asialink Moderator: Smita Sharma 10:30 AM - 10:45 am Morning Tea & Coffee Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Business Across Borders Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Anand Barot in Conversation with Mosiqi Acharya 8 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Equitable Readings 1 Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Facilitated by Achyutha Sharma, Kuppal Palaniappan, Will Taing & Sandeep Chandra 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Security, Space and Strategy Hotel Lalit, New Delhi • Dr. Rajeswari Pillai • Dr. Bec Strating Moderator: Jyoti Malhotra 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Afternoon Tea & Coffee Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Commute to Australian High Commission Bus 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM AIYD Townhall with Australian High Commission, Foreign Minister Hon. Marise Payne New Delhi 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Commute to Rashtrapathi Bhavan Bus 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Rashtrapathi Bhavan Tour President’s Estate, New Delhi 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Commute to Hotel Lalit Bus 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Opening Gala Dinner Hotel Lalit, New Delhi Keynote: • Padmashri Deepa Malik • Sonam Wangchuk • Rod Hilton • Ram Madhav 9 DAY 3, Friday, 17/01/2020 Chennai Time Activity Location 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Breakfast Hotel Lalit, New Delhi 7:00 AM - 7:40 AM Commute to Airport Bus 9:45 AM - 12:40 PM Fly to Chennai (Group Challenge Working AI 429 (dep.T3 New Delhi) Session 2) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Commute to Leela Palace & Check-in to Hotel Bus, Hotel Leela Palace, followed by Lunch Chennai 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Panel Discussion: Partnerships for A Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai Sustainable Future • Raj Cherubal • Ashok Vardhan Shetty Moderator: Dr Jayani Nadarajalingam 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Afternoon Tea & Coffee Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Equitable Readings 2 Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai Facilitated by Achyutha Sharma, Kuppal Palaniappan, Will Taing & Sandeep Chandra 6:00 PM onwards Free Evening 10 DAY 4, Saturday, 18/01/2020 Chennai Time Activity Location 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Introduction to the day and the theme (pitching day) Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Panel Discussion on Innovation Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai • Dr Julian Droogan • Hemendra Marthur • Margaret Faux • Merrill Cherian Moderator: Will Taing 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Morning Tea & Coffee Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Politics of Environment Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai • Opening Remarks by Tania Rhodes-Taylor • Ricky Kej • Tanya Spisbah • Dr Kalanidhi Veerasamy MP Moderator: Kuppal Palaniappan 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Group Challenge Working Session - 3 & Lunch Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 1:30 PM - 2:30 pm Group Challenge - PITCHING SESION Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Tea Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM DANCE WORKSHOP Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai Facilitated by High Kicks 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Commute to Madras Club Bus 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Closing Dinner The Madras Club, Chennai Keynote: Susan Grace Keynote: Anita Ratnam Group Challenge Winner Pitch MC: Rohini Rau 11 AIYD PROGRAMME SPEAKERS DAY 1 Changing World Order Wednesday, 15/01/2020 Dr.