Discussions to look forward to on ‘Youth Skills Summit 2020’
World Youth Skills Day is observed by UNESCO-UNEVOC on July 15. The aim of the occasion is to recognise the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, and to highlight the crucial role of skilled youth in addressing current and future global challenges. The official theme for World Youth Skills Day this year is 'Skills for a Resilient Youth'.
The Daily Star will host 'Youth Skills Summit 2020', in association with SBK Tech Ventures. The virtual event, marking World Youth Skills Day, will be live on The Daily Star's Facebook page (http://facebook.com/dailystarnews) from 9 am onwards, on July 15. Star Youth, 10 Minute School and Youth Opportunities are the youth engagement partners of the summit.
56 speakers from home and abroad will join this event as speakers, panelists and moderators. The line of speakers consists of industry leaders, entrepreneurs and young aspirants representing different fields. The aim of the summit is to create a bridge between the veterans and the youth.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to closures of educational and training institutions, interrupting the skill development opportunities among the youth. It has led to job cuts in some industries, creating fears among the youth regarding their careers. As a result, it is time to enlighten the youth about the job market, during and post the pandemic, to guide them about the skills they need to acquire to be competitive in the job market.
The summit will feature a series of panel discussions where experts will talk about different industries, starting from tech and business to arts and culture. The experts will guide the young attendees about the career prospects of different skills. Here is a list of all the panel discussions.
Our Youth Shaping 'Digital Bangladesh'
Time: 9:00-9:50 AM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Didarul Alam Sunny |
Director |
BASIS |
Iqbal Bahar |
Founder |
Nijer bolar moto ekta golpo |
Towhid Hossain |
Secretary General |
BACCO |
Prito Reza (Moderator) |
Host, Photographer & Director |
This session will shed light on how our youth plays a significant part in shaping 'Digital Bangladesh'. The speakers will discuss recent contributions and youth initiatives, as well as how today's youth can leverage the digital disruption and bring innovation in the country through their work.
Role of the youth in nation building
Time: 10:00-10:50am
Designation |
Organisation |
|
Md Shumon Zihady |
Assistant Secretary |
Ministry of Public Administration |
Md Shabuddin Kabir |
Additional SP |
O&M, Bangladesh Police |
Dr.Sirazul Islam Khan |
Medical Officer |
RAB 6 (Deputation) |
Mir Sohel Rana (Moderator) |
AIG Media |
PHQ, Bangladesh Police |
This session comprises of young aspirants working in the Bangladesh Civil Services. The discussants will talk about their work, their inspirations, their preparations for their careers and the positive changes they want to bring about in the country, through their roles.
Diana Awards: The Changemakers
Time: 11:00-11:50 AM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Shah Rafayat Chowdhury |
Co-Founder & President |
Footsteps Bangladesh |
Sheikh Inzamamuzzaman |
Founder |
Study Buddy |
Muhammad Jahirul Islam |
Founder |
Ignite Youth Foundation |
Rafiul Haque Anter |
Organising Secretary |
Volunteer For Bangladesh |
Akib Bin Rashid (Moderator) |
In-charge, Shout |
The Daily Star |
The Diana Award was established in memory of Princess Diana in 1999. It is regarded as the most prestigious accolade young individuals can receive for their social and humanitarian work. With a vision to empower the youth, it celebrates individuals from different countries for their notable contributions to society. The Diana Award is given out by the charity of the same name and is supported by Princess Diana's sons, The Duke of Cambridge Prince William and The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry. Six young changemakers from Bangladesh received the award this year at a virtual ceremony on July 1. Four award receivers will be joining as the panelists of this session to talk about their journeys.
The Importance of Women Entrepreneurs in Business
Time: 12:00-12:50 PM
Designation |
Organisation |
|
Monoshita Ayruani |
Director |
WebAble Digital |
Siffat Sarwar |
Co-founder & COO |
ShopUp |
Tawhida Shiropa |
Founder |
Moner Bondhu |
Tinker Jannat Meem |
Managing Director |
Pop of color Ltd. |
Sayeda Nabila Mahabub (Moderator) |
Director- Marketing and Public Relations |
Pathao |
This session will highlight the skills women in Bangladesh need as entrepreneurs and the different challenges that they need to overcome. The panel consists of successful women entrepreneurs of Bangladesh and women working in startups.
Organisations in Pandemic Times: Adopt and Adapt a Winning Culture
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Shehzad Munim |
Managing Director |
British American Tobacco Bangladesh |
Zaved Akhtar |
Vice President, Digital Transformation and Growth |
Unilever South Asia |
Sonia Bashir Kabir |
Founder |
SBK Tech Ventures |
Tanjim Ferdous (Moderator) |
National Consultant |
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) |
COVID-19 has led organisations to adopt new strategies to cope up with the challenges. In this session, leaders from prominent corporate houses like Unilever, BATB and SBK Tech Ventures will join and shed light on how their organisations are adapting to the challenges. They will share their life lessons to inspire the current generation.
Transitioning from Academics to Corporate: The Post-COVID-19 Scenario
Time: 2:00-2:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Mohammad Baktiar Rana |
Associate Professor |
Institute of Business Administration, Jahangirnagar University |
Md Saimum Hossain |
Assistant Professor |
Department of Finance, University of Dhaka |
Mohammad Mahboob Rahman |
Vice President Administration |
BRAC University |
Galib Bin Mohammad (Moderator) |
Head of Marketing |
Arla foods Ltd. |
The pandemic has resulted in closures of educational institutions worldwide. This session will shed light on how the pandemic has affected students and graduates. It will address the challenges that students and graduates will face, the demands of the job market, and the ways through which graduates can make the transition from the academic to the corporate world in these critical times.
Socially Responsible Leadership in Fighting a Pandemic
Time: 3:00-3:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Yasir Azman |
CEO |
|
Tanvir A Mishuk |
Managing Director |
Nagad |
Arif R. Hossain |
Co-founder |
Aamrai Bangladesh |
Asif Saleh |
Executive Director |
BRAC |
Korvi Rakshand |
Founder |
Jaago Foundation |
Zunaed Rabbani (Moderator) |
CEO |
The Right Kind and AIRN |
Different organisations have taken bold steps during the pandemic to serve the community. The panelists in this session are from organisations who have made a mark through notable initiatives in this time of crisis.
Creating Content for a Dynamic Internet Audience
Time: 4:00-4:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Sakib R. Khan |
Country Lead-Bangladesh |
Hoichoi Technologies Bangladesh Ltd. |
Rumman R Kalam |
Founder |
Rantages |
Safa Kabir |
Actor and influencer |
|
Md. Sohan Haidear (Moderator) |
CEO |
Smartifier Academy |
During the pandemic, internet consumption has increased significantly. With the boom of YouTube and social media, content making has turned into an interesting career for the youth. In this session, content creators and influencers will answer queries and discuss how to cater to a dynamic internet audience.
The Experience of Women in Workplace
Time: 5:00-5:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Nafisa Shadaf |
Territory Officer – Kushtia |
British American Tobacco Bangladesh |
Tahsin Noor |
Campaign Manager |
Foodpanda |
Afifa Sultana |
Senior Executive, Brand and Corporate Communication |
IPDC Finance |
Nourin Jahan Rinta |
Marketing Executive |
The Daily Star |
Mahzabin Ferdous Sharna (Moderator) |
CEO |
WEDO |
This session will shed light on the experiences on women in their workplaces, including the skills they need to thrive in the job market, the challenges they face and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their professions. The panelists are young aspirants working in leading organisations.
Preparing for a Post-Pandemic Job Market
Time: 6:00-6:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Md. Faisal Imtiaz Khan |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
Robi Axiata Ltd. |
Zulfiqar Hussain |
CEO |
Grow and Excel |
Fahim Mashroor |
Co-founder & CEO |
BDjobs.com |
Ghulam Sumdany Don (Moderator) |
Chief Inspirational Officer |
Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy |
In this session, HR professionals and trainers are going to speak about the current and post-pandemic job market, including the skills, preparations and competencies required for different jobs.
Skill-driven Online Education for an Adaptive Workforce
Time: 7:00-7:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Tawsif Alam Khan |
Founder & Managing Director |
Vertical Horizon Education Institution |
|
|
|
Rakhshanda Rukham |
Chairperson |
Preneur Lab |
Osama Bin Noor |
Co-Founder |
Youth Opportunities |
Rafiath Rashid Mithila (Moderator) |
Head of Early Childhood Development Programme |
BRAC |
In this session, speakers from the education sector will discuss the ways in which Bangladesh can leverage an online education system. They will talk about the challenges, prospects and platforms that can play key roles in developing a skill-driven online education system.
Creativity and Adaptivity: How Businesses can Sustainably Innovate During COVID-19
Time: 8:00-8:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Sabbir Nasir |
Executive Director |
SHWAPNO |
Mahtab Uddin Ahmed |
CEO and Managing Director |
Robi Axiata Ltd. |
Momin U Islam |
Managing Director and CEO |
IPDC Finance |
Anna Kiernen |
Co-Director of MA Creativity: Innovation and Business Strategy |
University of Exeter |
Shuvashish Roy (Moderator) |
Digital Marketing Manager |
The Daily Star |
Creativity is the need of the hour, as it can result in the best strategies and innovations for an organisation. This session will discuss this specific skill and how it can help organisations and industries to sustain in the long run.
Digital Skills for the Future
Time: 9:00-9:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Ayman Sadiq |
Founder & CEO |
10 Minute School |
Imran Kadir |
Founder |
Mission Save Bangladesh |
Jabed Sultan Pias |
Head of Digital Business at Prothom Alo |
Prothom Alo |
Azim Hossain (Moderator) |
General Manager - Digital |
Channel i |
In this session, digital experts are going to enlighten the youth about developing skills for digital innovations.
The Changing Entertainment Industry: Opportunities and Challenges for Artistes
Time: 10:00-10:50 PM
Speaker/Moderator |
Designation |
Organisation |
Tahsan Rahman Khan |
Musician and Actor |
|
Ashfaque Nipun |
Writer and Director |
|
Iresh Zaker |
Managing Director |
Asiatic 360 |
Elita Karim (Moderator) |
Editor, Arts & Entertainment and Star Youth |
The Daily Star |
Media personalities, singers, filmmakers and actors are going to join the panel to discuss the changes in the entertainment arena. The discussion will explore whether the popularity of streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hoichoi, Iflix and others is a challenge or opportunity for artistes.
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