Warwick ASEAN Conference 20/21 Post Conference Booklet

WARWICK ASEAN CONFERENCE

Warwick ASEAN Conference 2021Post Conference Booklet

2 Warwick ASEAN Conference 2021 Post-Conference Booklet

Index Introduction to Warwick ASEAN Conference 3

Foreword from Chief Coordinator 4

Organising Committee 2021 6

Connecting Delegates across borders 7bull Publications on Hot Button ASEAN Affairsbull YouTube Channel Coffee Insights Series

Pre-Conference Initiatives 8bull Great ASEAN Quiz bull Networking with CUSEAS and KCL ASEANbull ASEAN Cultural Night

Virtual Conference 2021 12bull Conferencersquos Themebull Inaugural Youth Panelbull Webinar with Bright Networkbull Keynote speechbull Economics-Politics Panel bull Embassies Engagement Sessionsbull Networking with Corporate Representativesbull Closing Remarks by Brunei High Commissioner

Supporting Partners 20

Contact Us 21

3Warwick ASEAN Conference 2021 Post-Conference Booklet

Introduction to Warwick ASEAN Conference

The Warwick ASEAN Conference is founded on the following aims

Objectives

The Warwick ASEAN Conference (WAC) is the first student-run ASEAN conference in the UK

Established in 2015 WAC has grown to be one of the largest symposiums of its kind attracting hundreds of UK-based youths not solely from ASEAN but from all over the world Together we engage in stimulating discussions

regarding a diverse range of topics with distinguished ASEAN dignitaries and speakers

WAC seeks to provide an opportunity for students to grapple with pressing developments in the ASEAN region build networks with our esteemed partners and celebrate ASEAN as a thriving entity

To foster an engaging and welcoming community for passionate students

Vision

To become the United Kingdomrsquos leading student-run platform for ASEAN youths

Mission

1 To encourage youth aspirations on current and future ASEAN developments

2

3

To provide a dynamic forum for discussion between passionate youths ASEAN luminaries and thought leadersTo create a larger network for future ASEAN collaboration amongst the current student community in the UK

4

ForewordAs this yearrsquos Chief Coordinator it gives me great delight to be recounting the voyage of Warwick ASEAN Conference (WAC) 2021 To those who have joined us at our hallmark conference or other initiatives along the academic year no matter where you may be thank you for taking time off your busy schedules to support our efforts

Before I go any further I would like to thank all the partners and stakeholders without whom this conference would not have been possible Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our ASEAN embassy partners from Brunei Indonesia Singapore Thailand and Vietnam who continue to maintain the partnership with WAC over the years

To our corporate partners the ASEAN-UK Business Forum Bright Network and Singapore Global Network thank you for your unwavering support in enabling our efforts to bring WAC to a new level This conference would not be possible without you

To our esteemed speakers and representatives from various industries we are extremely grateful to be able to learn from your experiences and insights Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us

We would also like to thank the ASEAN student societies in Warwick and beyond for helping us to promote our cause and working closely with us throughout the year We appreciate your support in bringing together student delegates from ASEAN origins and beyond as we continue to celebrate ASEAN as a thriving identity

Last but definitely not the least I want to express my deepest appreciation to the dedicated organising committee of WAC 2021 This academic year has ushered in unexpected changes and it is unprecedented having to work across multiple time zones However we overcame all obstacles together as we remained steadfast in achieving our common objectives I think one of the biggest victories for us as youths is seeing how we have worked so hard towards this common goal and how it has brought us closer together as a community It is your tireless efforts that have made today a reality I thank you from the

5

bottom of my heart and truly hope that we will be reunited under the same space together soon

For 7 years WAC has provided a platform for youths from around the UK to gather as a community and discuss contemporary issues affecting Southeast Asia a region that many of us are proud to call home

This yearrsquos conference included panel discussions embassy engagement sessions and networking with corporate firms The theme for this year Resurgence aims to tie all of these activities together Through the meaningful discourses and networking sessions we aim to explore the ways in which ASEAN will emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic not merely as an organisation that survives but one that thrives

Across this year we truly understood how amidst every adversity lies seeds of opportunity and growth Together as a team we did not succumb to distance as a challenge but have instead been developing ingenuine initiatives to engage youths in discourses regarding pertinent issues across various digital platforms Above all this includes the development of our brand new YouTube channel directed by our Public Relations team insightful articles on hot-button ASEAN issues crafted by our Publications team a virtual ASEAN Cultural Night organized under our Events team where we invited artists and students from across ASEAN to showcase the diverse cultures of our region as well as our Coffee Insights Initiative where our Speakers Team helmed interviews with esteemed professionals from various fields

The reach of WAC has increased beyond our imagination evident by the wide-ranging institutions our delegates originate from including the Goethe University Frankfurt London School of Economics and Political Science National University of Singapore Renmin University University of Cambridge Universitas Indonesia University of Melbourne and many more across the world

Beyond WAC Covid-19 has undoubtedly accelerated the shift to digital Employees in all fields of work have adapted to working remotely to communicate and collaborate Will we see a transformation and reskilling of the ASEAN workforce

Given crisis related disruptions in global supply chains will we be experiencing a shift of supply chains closer to ASEAN and the end-users Are we moving towards a flexible working revolution

While change continues to remain the only constant and the future that lies ahead of us will only be filled with unimaginable possibilities I hope that this yearrsquos conference introduced new ideas initiated productive conversations and inculcated a sense of shared commitment towards building a progressive future together

As we continue to shape the future of ASEAN together as a community I wish you Godspeed

Si Qi TanChief Coordinator


Organising Committee 2021

NymphCo-Chief Coordinator

Si QiChief Coordinator

VuOutreach Coordinator

Ying XuanEvents Coordinator

Karina External Relations

Coordinator

Ashleigh Public Relations

Coordinator

Abhay Finance Coordinator

WilfredLiaison Executive Sze Jie

Operations ExecutiveRachel

Societal EventsExecutive

JeremySpeakers Executive

KhinEmbassies Executive

LuvitaMarketing Executive

AlyssaPublications

Executive

Jia JunCorporate Relations

Executive

MarkusLiaison Associate Saria

Liaison AssociateYanisa

Liaison AssociateAin

Operations AssociateThomas

Operations AssociateZhuo Qi

Operations AssociateHayley

Societal Events Associate

IndixiaSocietal Events

Associate

Nian YiiSocietal Events

Associate

BeverleySpeakers Associate

Rui JieSpeakers Associate

GabrielleEmbassies Associate

IqbalEmbassies Associate

PimEmbassies Associate

EngMarketing Associate

JuliaMarketing Associate

ParmMarketing Associate Tim

Marketing AssociateAlvin

Publications AssociateAugust

Publications AssociateBerlinda

Publications AssociateGrace

Publications AssociateHannah

Publications AssociateKenneth

Publications Associate

FloCorporate Relations

Associate

JavenCorporate Relations

Associate

KarnCorporate Relations

Associate


Upon the bountifulness of the ever-changing socio-economic political cultural standards dictating ASEAN countries each day WACrsquos publications team has extended WACrsquos platform to not only report but also allow studentsrsquo voices to be heard Today WACrsquos website hosts a plethora of written

Connecting Delegates Across Borders

Youtube Channel amp Coffee Insights

Publications on Hot-Button ASEAN Affairs

We aim to connect delegates across the globe through our renovated YouTube channel as we continue to upload a diversity of videos ranging from tips on how to survive in university behind the scenes shots from our hallmark conference as well as housing our brand new Coffee Insights series The pandemic may have disrupted the usual mode of interactions but WAC still managed to turn this adversity into a window of opportunities with the launch of our very first speaker series Through a series of interviews moderated by our Speakers Team Coffee Insights engages some of the most esteemed professionals from various fields as we discuss hot button issues affecting the Southeast Asia region and beyond

material catering to a diverse range of interests Whether you want to be intellectually informed eg the impact of the US election on ASEAN countries or if yoursquore an incoming fresher frantically walking around your room stressing out about packing for university wersquove got you covered

As of the writing of this booklet the series has released four episodes each diving into great depths on subjects of interest with ASEAN industry experts From climate change to education Coffee Insights deals with a range of pressing issues reflecting on their effects on Southeast Asia and beyond The good olrsquo cup of joe we need in the morning afternoon and into the late hours of the night Coffee is versatile and it is best sipped with an insightful podcast on the other hand

Access to Interviews


Pre-Conference InitiativesGreat ASEAN Quiz

Warwick ASEAN Conference kicked off with a fantastic start to the academic year by hosting the Great ASEAN Quiz on 28th November 2020 With more participants from the Southeast Asian community in Warwick and beyond the virtual event took place from 1100am to 1230pm where contestants had their chance to showcase their knowledge of Southeast Asia through Kahoot The quiz consisted of 5 categories ranging from history food pop artists country landmarks and slang to really test each playerrsquos knowledge on ASEAN After the battle of minds the winner earned an Amazon Gift card while the lucky drawer won a free Pret a Manger drink Regardless of the results it was safe to say that everyone had an amazing time making friends and learning new things about Southeast Asia

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Participants freely mingled across the booths and experienced a uni-que opportunity to interact with representatives from market leading com-panies including CIMB ICAEW Shopee and AbInBev reach ASEAN talent across some of the most prestigious universities of the United Kingdom across the short span of just a few hours

Pre-Conference Initiatives

This year WAC also strived to connect with our fellow counterparts across the UK by putting together an inaugural virtual networking session with Kingrsquos College London and the University of Cambridge This virtual event consisted of a panel discussion followed by a networking session with corporate representatives from various industries complete with networking booths set up in a careers fair format The panel consisted of 4 esteemed individuals who are each experts in their respective business sectors and possess an impressive range of multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral experience The panel was moderated by Hyung Bang Shin (Director of LSE Southeast Asian Centre) as he led the discussion surrounding the inevitable work-life changes spurred by the copious global and regional crises that have recently occurred Mark Billington (Regional Director of Greater China amp SEA at ICAEW) Kriengchai Boonpoapichart (Chief Financial Officer of CP All Thailand) Au Yong Jin (Management Associate at CIMB Singapore) and Dr Khor Swee Kheng (Independent Consultant to WHO)

Participants freely mingled across the booths and experienced a unique opportunity to interact with representatives from market leading companies including CIMB ICAEW Shopee and AbInBev reach ASEAN talent across some of the most prestigious universities of the United Kingdom across the short span of just a few hours

Networking with CUSEAS and KCL ASEAN


Pre-Conference InitiativesASEAN Cultural Night

On February 20 2021 Warwick ASEAN Conference (WAC) organised our very first Warwick ASEAN Cultural Night to showcase Southeast Asiarsquos diverse cultures and celebrate the regionrsquos multiplicity of cultures and traditions The event featured musical performances which allowed our audience to admire the intricacies of each countryrsquos cultural heritage and traditions With national lockdowns and border closures the event hoped to promote cultural unity and provide a platform for people to gain a better understanding of the regionrsquos cultural diversity Moreover ASEAN Cultural Night was also an event that aimed to raise funds to support the COVID emergency food aid programme created by the lsquoChildren of the Mekongrsquo organisation The pandemic has undoubtedly increased unemployment rates and prices of necessities such as rice and other food items Thus lsquoChildren of the Mekongrsquo aims to raise a total of pound406597 which will support over 10000 families around Myanmar Vietnam Thailand and Cambodia

At 1 pm GMT the event started with live performances from 3 different guest artists SHN King and Jesters and Mutiara Azka SHN a Malaysian singer-songwriter weaves stories into her lyrics with pop tunes mesmerising the audience with her mellow yet powerful singing You canrsquot help but fall in love with her enchanting voice which ripples with warmth confidence and emotion After SHN King amp Jesters a budding band started by two brothers Alistair and Aaron from Malaysia played acoustic love songs inspired by their very own heartbreaks Although these two may have failed to capture a girlrsquos heart their guitar skills and charismatic singing definitely stole ours Subsequently Mutiara Azka an Indonesian singer-songwriter who placed top 24 in the Indonesian Idol Special Season sang Manuk Dadali and Breathtaking for the audience Her youthful and bright vocals in both Indonesian and English definitely dazzled everyone in the audience

Afterwards the event followed with a series of musical performances from various students Shi Hao a 2nd year Law student from the University of Warwick sang lsquoAkadrsquo an Indonesian song and lsquoDao Nayrsquo a Vietnamese song showcasing his talent to analyse lyrics from different languages Gerald a student awaiting matriculation into the National University of Singapore delivered a cover of lsquoRiptidersquo by Vance Joy using his ukelele to add his spark to the song Originating from Thailand is Bun a first-year Economics student at the University of Warwick who played the classical khim for the audience The lsquokhimrsquo is a stringed musical instrument played using two flexible bamboo sticks with soft leather at the tips to produce a tone The piece Bun played gradually became faster and faster as each section progressed demonstrating her finesse and expertise on the instrument


Zho an Economics student from Malaysia aspiring to pursue music sang a cover of lsquoIf I Ainrsquot Got Yoursquo by Alicia Keys Itrsquos okay if Zho ainrsquot got you he already has the key to our hearts with his vocals Shevita a student from Malaysia sang lsquoKau Ilhamkursquo a Malaysian song for the audience Luthfi a student from Indonesia sang lsquoTanah Airkursquo a song representing the importance of not forgetting your own country wherever you are His voice stood out from the crowd reminding us to be proud of our country and culture Puteri a 20-year-old student from Indonesia is an avid music lover She is artsy and loves expressing herself through singing Singing a cover of lsquoTomboyrsquo by Destiny Rogers her voice dripped with emotion and fire allowing the audience to feel her passion and enthusiasm Ixi and Sam are first-year undergraduate students at Warwick from Indonesia studying Engineering and Economics and Industrial Organisation respectively They performed lsquoJuwita Malamrsquo a jazzy piece written by the legendary Indonesian songwriter Ismail Marzuki The song tells the tale of a man who fell in love at first sight on a train headed to Jakarta from Jatinegara Their soothing voices elucidated the manrsquos emotion and brought the song to life Lastly to end the night Sweater Weather a student band comprised of 3 students from Singapore Mmin Le Krystal and Tristan sang for us a cover of lsquo流星rsquo by Katherine Ho (originally by Coldplay) and lsquo刻在我心底的名字rsquo - 盧廣仲 (Your Name Engraved Herein - Crowd Lu)

Our inaugural ASEAN Cultural Night was a resounding success with listeners tuning in from ASEAN and beyond Together we managed to raise a total of pound85 in donations to support our beneficiaries at the Children of Mekong They are still accepting donations here

Virtual Conference 2021

The theme for WAC 2021 is lsquoResurgencersquo We aimed to explore the ways in which ASEAN will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic not merely as an organisation that survives but thrives As the world prepared for a new normal we were all propelled to reimagine life This yearrsquos conference tackled topics such as regionalisation vs globalisation of supply chains digital transformation maintaining economic progress the future of work and more COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated the shift to digital Employees in all fields of work have adapted to working remotely to communicate and collaborate Will we see a transformation and a reskilling of the ASEAN workforce Given crisis-related disruption in supply chains will we be experiencing a shift of supply chains closer to ASEAN and end-users Are we moving towards a flexible working revolution Through panel discussions embassy engagement sessions and youth speakers ASEAN delegates and speakers alike engaged in thought-provoking conversations in one of the most anticipated WAC yet


Date 26th-27th February 2021 Venue Hopin

Conference Theme


WACrsquos youth panel consisted of 4 founders co-founders of startups each carrying with them a plethora of experience and advice The panel was moderated by an individual who started her first business at the young age of 10 Hillary Yip the founder of MinorMynas She was joined by Amir Hamza (an education entrepreneur) Kisum Chan (CEO of Rice Inc) and Calvin Wee (Co-founder of the Young SEAkers) as they discussed the intricacies of the entrepreneurial world and shared personal anecdotes from their respective experiences

The panel first discussed the history of each startup when and why they decided to take a leap of faith and embark on an extremely tumultuous but rewarding journey Each startup began with a willingness to experiment and a lot of the reasoning centred upon a fundamental desire to create an impact on the world None of the speakers entered the entrepreneurial world with a sole focus on money Those thinking about startups were advised to go ahead and just try to not let stories of failure deter you but to instead learn from and to be passionate about your startup There was a disparity in views on the startup culture in the East and the West Hillary found the startup environment in Hong Kong to be extremely welcoming and nurturing whilst Calvin shared a story about the secretive startup of Tao Bao (in China) to give us a flavour of just how competitive the startup environment was in the East

Each speaker agreed that surrounding yourself with the right people is fundamental when starting your entrepreneurial journey Friends do not always make the best business partners and contrary to popular belief having people who think differently from you can be very beneficial as you donrsquot want your team members to become an echo chamber Hillary who started her business when she was just 10 years of age acknowledged the importance of mentorship which was commonly shared amongst the other speakers Failure is a very common term within the entrepreneurial world and having a good mentor will help you to put everything into perspective and to realise that failure will actually be the main driving force of your entrepreneurial journey

The core takeaways from the conferencersquos youth speakerrsquos panel is that entrepreneurship ultimately boils down to motivation and a desire to change the world Have a clear sense of direction understand your values and have the conviction to stay with your startup to the end

Inaugural Youth Panel


Webinar with Bright Network

This year WAC partnered with Bright Network and invited campus manager Shelly OrsquoGilvie to share with delegates tips on putting our best foot forward in the corporate world Bright Network is a career-orientated network aimed at helping the worldrsquos best companies find talent amp provide university students with advice amp further access into the jobs market Shelly looks after all of Bright Networkrsquos members by ensuring accessibility to the best career-advancing opportunities

Shelly first began by disputing the common consensus amongst university students that getting a 21 or above and having industry experience is crucial for employers being equipped with communication skills and resilience is much more important This session was broken down into 3 segments what employers want standing out in an application interview and a list of the important considerations to bear in mind when applying for jobs Shelly stressed the importance of research you should have a very clear understanding of the industry you are hoping to enter the firm you are applying to and the role you are hoping to obtain Find out whether the industry and firm is a good fit for you and whether you are a good fit for them

As the pandemic has shifted application procedures to virtual platforms Shelly provided insights into how applicants can effectively navigate this shift and stand out amidst such unique circumstances Despite graduate recruitment firm representatives only being able to see the top half of you ensuring that you are professionally dressed head to toe (no pyjama bottoms) can go a long way in helping you get into the correct mindset when attending an interview Consider the type of questions that will be asked on top of the career and firm motivation questions that will be asked you will also be expected to describe and demonstrate your key competencies and skills Shelly touched upon the structure of CVs provided insight into the different ways you could leave a lasting impression on the interviewers and discussed the best ways to tackle the different types of questions that could be asked during an interview It was truly an informative session


The Economics amp Politics Panel provided a deep-dive into the key trends and challenges that the ASEAN economy currently faces with a focus on how Covid-19 digitalization and sustainability has reshaped the regionrsquos economic and political landscape as well as how they will continue to do so going forward The panel consisted of four guest speakers from various backgrounds and was moderated by Ravi Prasad who has had a range of experiences in both the corporate and academic world having previously been a part of Goldman Sachs Investment Research team before eventually settling in to his current role as an economist for the British High Commission in Singapore Ravi was joined by other individuals who are distinguished in their respective fields as well Azli Mohamed (Air Asiarsquos Chief Strategy amp Growth Officer) Julia Tijaja (Director at ASEAN Integration Monitoring Directorate) and Renard Siew (Climate Change Advisor at Centre for Governance and Political Studies)

Economics-Politics Panel

Keynote Speech

Datuk SK Lingam President of ASEAN-UK Business Forum (AUBF) and Chairman of Malaysian Link UK (MLUK) with the rich experiences he accumulated over the years as an International Corporate Consultant addressed the necessity for ASEAN youths to prepare themselves for the plethora of opportunities and challenges brought about by the accelerating 4th Industrial Revolution and digital disruption Amidst the changing landscape of future job trends it is crucial to acquire digital skill sets and soft skills to avoid being disrupted by the economic impacts of COVID-19 and automation-transforming jobs Moreover Datuk Lingam acknowledged the significance of having transformative education systems and forward-thinking leaders to help young people adapt to the changing job requirements and assist them with sufficient resources to let them flourish Datuk Lingam firmly believes that if workers are equipped with the right skills the 4th industrial revolution will be highly empowering in raising living standards and ASEANrsquos regional growth as a whole


The panelrsquos discussion was kickstarted with an overview on how the Covid-19 outbreak has affected ASEANrsquos domestic economy and international trade amp relations by Julia Tijaja In her presentation she displayed the extent to which Covid-19 has dramatically affected the regionrsquos trade and tourism activities while also outlining a recovery framework for ASEAN and noting that policymakers should implement the lessons from the pandemic into future planning of the regionrsquos long-term growth

This was followed up by a talk from Mr Azli who emphasized the importance for businesses to strengthen their digital ecosystem ndash an increasingly observable process in recent years that has been accelerated by the pandemic This topic was further elaborated upon as the panelists exchange opinions on how ASEANrsquos digitalization agenda will play a key role in determining whether ASEAN will be able to grow its influence over the global economy in the future amidst the ongoing fourth industrial revolution (automation of traditional practices) Finally the discussion had also tackled the issue of sustainability which is becoming increasingly relevant as the effects of climate change and other societal issues are becoming more apparent in the global community In this conversation Renard Siew has reminded us of the potential long-term costs of not possessing a solid plan for sustainable economic growth including climate hazards and decreasing productivity

All in all the Economics amp Politics panel insinuated that ASEANrsquos current economic and commercial climate is expected to continue being dynamic in the near-term as the region seeks to recover from the damages brought about by Covid-19 containment measures However we should try to incorporate the lessons from the pandemic when crafting future business and policy decisions to achieve a sustainable economic recovery and growth in Southeast Asia



Embassies Engagement Sessions

After a lunch break participants gathered into breakout rooms to attend the final part of the conference The session brought together professionals from Malaysia and ambassadors from Thailand Singapore Cambodia and Indonesia with aspiring individuals and students to discuss further prospects of their home country following the pandemic COVID-19 was unanimously seen as a crisis that negatively affected the economic growth of each country Nonetheless although the pace of growth may differ ASEAN countries are gradually recovering The ambassadors shared their insights on future job opportunities and gave participants tips on how to differentiate themselves and stand out from the crowd Moreover the ambassadors also explored how the new skill sets of youths in combination with policies and incentives to unite members will propel the region forward to become the global centre for trade liberalisation and growth of businesses and startups Additionally once a strong network is fully established between Asian countries the region can do so much more together to achieve long-term sustainability


Networking with Corporate Representatives

The networking session was structured into booths whereby participants entered their room of choice from the 5 companies CIMB Gushcloud InternationalICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) StashAway and UKABC Many invigorating questions were asked regarding how ASEAN youths should prepare themselves for their career paths which resulted in fruitful discussions Overall the companies expressed an optimistic outlook for the next generation despite these unprecedented times as the region is still a relatively young market compared to Europe and thus holds many undiscovered opportunities in the job market

In light of digitisation ICAEW has moved their exams to be fully computer-based This meant that beyond the normal academia students will also be able to experience learning new software such as lsquoInflowrsquo which deals with data analytics This effort indirectly mitigates the potential problem of AI displacing human labour in the future Despite the pandemic this did not halt major companies like CIMB from actively recruiting new talents for their graduate scheme and internships In fact Mr Allen from UKABC mentioned that due to the travel restrictions it is actually easier for companies to curate virtual events which have proven to attract a wider audience globally In the midst of adapting to this new online norm people have notably become busier and one might say more efficient

In contrast to western nations ASEAN resonates with the value of trust and friendship making it a region of relationships This entails greater networking and trading opportunities which effectively becomes a key competitive advantage Besides that Mr Joel from Gushcloud also discussed the ASEAN representations in pop culture through Hollywood-produced films like lsquoCrazy Rich Asiansrsquo Despite that the portrayal can come off as inaccurate and stereotypical it is actually alerting other countries to our emerging existence as a whole which is always beneficial

However for students to make the most out of this they should continue to refine their soft skills and seek to broaden their horizons beyond their academic field In the age of digitalisation youths are also encouraged to adopt technological and digital skills such as programming which will open more doors to career opportunities in any industry Companies like StashAway which holds case interviews stressed that utilising technical knowledge during interviews can greatly help students stand out to recruiters These factors as highlighted by each firm are attractive traits that will serve students well in the future during their job applications Lastly the importance of truly knowing onersquos personal values and strengths is an essential starting point in helping individuals find the company that will be most suited to them


Closing Remarks by Brunei High Commisioner High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the United Kingdom His Excellency Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Aziyan Abdullah First Admiral (Rtd) Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Norazmi bin Pengiran Haji Muhammad delivered the closing address by expressing his gratitude for WACrsquos coordinators and team and guest speakers for delivering a dynamic experience for ASEAN youths to further aspirations and networks His Excellency acknowledged the difficulties the WAC organising committee had to face as a result of Covid-19 and suggested that the success of the Conference was a testament to the societyrsquos resilience and never-ending growth His Excellency reminded attendees of the importance of adaptability particularly during the volatile environment exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with the 4th Industrial Revolution His Excellency ended the speech with a sincere note of thanks towards every single individual who played a part in delivering the 2021 Warwick ASEAN Conference


Supporting Partners

Warwick ASEAN Conference

University of Warwick CoventryUnited Kingdom

Contact Us


secretarywarwickaseangmailcom

warwickaseanconferencecom


warwickaseanconference



Index Introduction to Warwick ASEAN Conference 3

Foreword from Chief Coordinator 4

Organising Committee 2021 6

Connecting Delegates across borders 7bull Publications on Hot Button ASEAN Affairsbull YouTube Channel Coffee Insights Series

Pre-Conference Initiatives 8bull Great ASEAN Quiz bull Networking with CUSEAS and KCL ASEANbull ASEAN Cultural Night

Virtual Conference 2021 12bull Conferencersquos Themebull Inaugural Youth Panelbull Webinar with Bright Networkbull Keynote speechbull Economics-Politics Panel bull Embassies Engagement Sessionsbull Networking with Corporate Representativesbull Closing Remarks by Brunei High Commissioner

Supporting Partners 20

Contact Us 21




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