Asian Youth Conference 2012

The youth are the future of a country and to have a secure and prosperous future, we must invest in them today.
The global financial crisis has led to record youth unemployment in Britain, according to Government figures.
We at Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar believe that our youth need to be empowered to the right social and
economic changes. Educational achievements alone are not sufficient to get ahead in the ever more competitive
employment market. Young people now, more than ever, need to stand out with their skills, experience and personal
accomplishments.
Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar are organising a Youth Conference at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of
London on Saturday 3 March 2012 for 15-25 year olds. The conference will feature leading professionals from
different walks of life (including finance, law, medicine, politics, media and the arts) who will share their personal
experiences and offer practical advice on how young people can fulfil their aspirations. The conference will also
include interactive sessions and mentoring opportunities.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Menhaj Huda (film director, producer and writer)
• Divya Talwar (BBC News Reporter)
• Misha Patel (Assistant General Counsel, KPMG)
• Councillor Krupa Sheth (the youngest Councillor in Brent at the age of 20)
• Aekta Mahajan (Cabinet Office)
• Pratik Dattani (economist and Chair of the City Hindus Network)
• Amit Sodha (lifestyle coach and stand up comedian)
• Dr Pranav Somaiya (vascular surgeon)
• Rajay Naik (Director of Government and External Affairs, The Open University)

We will also be launching the pilot for the national enterprise scheme Young Asian Social Enterprise (YASE),
launched in collaboration with the City Hindus Network. This innovative scheme is based on an annual national
competition for students to fund raise for charities supporting free education for underprivileged children in
India. In return, the participants will be invited to present their idea and fund raising results to a panel of esteemed
judges at the end of the competition. Those that have shown a real entrepreneurial spirit and drive will be
presented a YASE award and receive expert mentoring and bespoke coaching from some of the City’s top firms.

If you are interested to take part in this FREE conference, please email Rupanjana with your full contact details
and age by Wednesday 22 February 2012 at rupanjana.dutta@abplgroup.com. Limited seats available, are filling up fast, so please register asap to avoid disappointment.

Date: Saturday 3 March 2012.
Timings: 11:30am- 4:30pm.

Location: Brunei Gallery (SOAS, University of London),
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
(nearest tube stations: Russell Square, Euston,
Tottenham Court Road).

Registration: Email Rupanjana with your full contact
details and age by Wednesday 22 February 2012 at
rupanjana.dutta@abplgroup.com. Strictly limited capacity
and pre-registration required.

Target age range: 15-25.
Other details: A vegetarian lunch will be served.

Please note: Limited seats available, are filling up fast,
so please register asap. No entry without registration for
security reasons.