The fourth conference of the AIYD was held in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia from 26 to 29 January 2015. Delegates of AIYD 2015 included CEOs, academics, leading journalists, public policy specialists, lawyers and politicians, an equality advisor specialising in women’s rights, a senior economic adviser, a media entrepreneur, a government trade expert, a local government and workforce specialist and a former international cricket player.
In addition to interacting with high profile speakers, the delegation had the opportunity to participate in a number of activities, including attending the one-day international cricket match between Australia and India on 26 January 2015 (Australia Day and Indian Republic Day). Delegates also interacted with Australian cricketers, cruised through Sydney’s famous harbour and learnt how to play Australian Rules Football with Richmond Football Club players.
The formal conference programme focused on the following themes in the context of the Australia-India relationship:
• Soft Power and Public Diplomacy
• Governance and Public Policy
• Nation Building
Australian Delegates
Indian Delegates
- DAY 1: Monday, 26 January 2015
- VENUE: Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
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Arrives at SFS
11.15am
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Introduction of AIYD 2015 delegates
11.30am
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Official programme commences with the welcome address by the Chair of AIYD and representative from Cricket Australia
11.50am
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Panel session
12.00pm
Sports diplomacy
Speakers:
Mr. Greg Matthews, Former Australia Cricketer
Mr. Doug Walters, Former Australian Cricketer
Ms. Lisa Stahlekar, Former Australian Cricketer
Mr. Gurinder Sandhu, Australian Cricketer
Moderator:
Mr. Sam Almaliki, Senior Manager Community Engagement, Cricket Australia
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Lunch
12.00pm
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Delegation to attend the India v Australia One Day International Cricket Match,hosted by Cricket Australia
2.30pm
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Depart SCG for accommodation
9.30pm
- DAY 2: Tuesday, 27 January 2015 THEME: Soft Power and Public Diplomacy
- THEME: Soft Power and Public Diplomacy
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Welcome to country
9.30am
VENUE: Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney
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Introduction to the Australia India relationship
10.00am
Australia and India: Bilateral Relationship
Speakers:
Mr. Sanjay Sudhir, Indian Consul General in Sydney
Mr. Ric Wells, Deputy Secretary DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mr. Shaun Star, Chair – Australia India Youth Dialogue
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Keynote address by Honourable Victor Dominello, Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Veterans Affairs, and Assistant Minister for Education
10.45am
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Morning tea
11.30am
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Panel Discussion
12.00pm
Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the Australia India Relationship
Speakers:
Mr. Michael Kasprowicz, Former Australian Cricketer and Board Member Australia India Council
Mr. Vinod Daniel, CEO IndHeritage and CEO India Vision Institute
Moderator:
Mr. Edmond Roy, Executive Producer, ABC
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Lunch
1.00pm
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Roundtable discussion
2.00pm
Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the Australia India Relationship
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Depart to accommodation
3.00pm
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Depart to Harbour Cruise
4.20pm
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Sydney Harbour Cruise and networking
5:00pm
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Gala Opening Dinner
7.00pm
Luna Park, Sydney Keynote address by the Honourable Alan Tudge MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Australia.
- DAY 3: Wednesday, 28 January 2015
- THEME: Governance and Public Policy
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First Panel Discussion
9:30am
VENUE: Aerial Function Centre, University of Technology Sydney
Governance and Public Policy in Australia and India
Speakers:
Associate Professor Shawkat Alam, Acting Dean, Macquarie University Law School
Mr. Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell
Moderator:
Ms. Neha Khanna, Anchor NDTV
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Roundtable discussion
10.30am
Governance and Public Policy in Australia and India
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Morning Tea
11.30am
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Second Panel Discussion
12.00pm
Governance and Public Policy in Australia and India
Speakers:
Ms. Pinky Anand, Additional Solicitor General of India
Professor Rosalind Croucher, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission
Moderator:
Ms. Neha Khanna, Anchor NDTV
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Lunch
1:15pm
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Roundtable discussion
2:00pm
Governance and Public Policy in Australia and India
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Depart to hotel
3.00pm
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Depart to Sydney airport
3.30pm
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Transfer from Sydney to Melbourne
5.15pm
- DAY 4: Thursday, 29 January 2015
- THEME: Nation Building
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First Panel Discussion
9.30am
VENUE: Investment Centre Victoria, 55 Collins Street, VIC 3000
National Building (Infrastructure and Services) in Australia and India
Speakers:
Mr. Justin Hanney, Lead Deputy Secretary – Economic Development, Employment, and Innovation, State Government of Victorian
Mr. John Denton, Partner and CEO Corrs ChambersWestgarth
Moderator:
Mr. Kumara Guru, Indian School of Business
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Roundtable discussion
10.15am
National Building (Infrastructure and Services) in Australia and India
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Morning Tea
11.00am
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Second Panel Discussion
11.30am
National Building (Energy) in Australia and India
Speakers:
Mr. Tony Wood, Energy Program Director, Grattan Institute
Ms. Lara Olsen, Strategist at CitiPower and Powercor
Moderator:
Mr. Kumara Guru, Indian School of Business
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Roundtable discussion
12.15pm
National Building (Energy) in Australia and India
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Lunch
1.00pm
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Debrief session
2.00pm
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Depart to accommodation
3.00pm
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Depart to Richmond Tigers AFL Club
4.45pm
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Event with the Richmond Tigers AFL Club
5.30pm
Hosted by Richmond Tigers AFL Club, Tigers AFL Club meet and greet players and staff, tour of training ground.
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Closing Gala Dinner
7.00pm
Hosted at Richmond Tigers AFL Club Ballroom.
Speakers
Panel Experts
DISTINGUISHED PARTNERS
FOUNDING ACADEMIC PARTNERS
DIALOGUE PARTNERS
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
To read more about the dialogue, Please download below the AIYD report for year 2015.