Especially if you live in Indonesia and more specifically, Jakarta.
I admit that I may sound very biased because I'm part of the committee of those events, so let me use more subtle approach: providing you several benefits that you could get by applying to be the participant.
1) E-Youth 2011
E-Youth 2011 is a series of seminar, workshop, real business competition, and book discussion held by Universitas Bakrie. As it stands for Entrepreneurial Youth, E-Youth has a general objective of encouraging young generation to pursue entrepreneurship career with the hope of building Indonesia into a prosper country. E-Youth 2011 selects "Creative Industry" for its special topic featuring Mochammad Ridwan Kamil, Elitua Simarmata, Hiramsyah S. Thaib, Sam Udjo, Iiim Fahima, Muhammad Lukman, Wahyu Aditya, and Diana Rikasari as the speakers for seminar; M. Arif Budiman, the author of "Jualan Ide Segar" as the speaker of book discussion; and the last but not least Aidil Akbar and Jalu P. Priambodo as the speakers for workshop. In real business competition, the committee challenge the participants to create a business plan with creative industry or culinary as its theme and only 10 million rupiahs as its capital, no more, no less. In exchange, the first winner will get the exact 10 million rupiahs whereas the second and third winner will receive 7.5 million and 5 million rupiahs respectively.
What'll You Get by Attending:
Countless inspirations from great speakers and entrepreneurs. Great book discussion. Educating workshop. A chance to win 22.5 million rupiahs if you participate in Real Business Competition. Certificate.
How to Apply:
Visit www.eyouth-ub.com for more information or follow its twitter account: @eyouth_ub.
2) Indonesia International Week 2011
Indonesia International Week (IIW) is an annual special project from Indonesian Students Association for International Studies that has been going on for 9 years (this year will be the tenth time). IIW's concept is actually quite similar to a summer class abroad where youth coming from different country meet together and do a cultural exchange for a short time. However, IIW is held in Indonesia and this year's IIW will be held in exactly three big cities: Jakarta, Jogjakarta, and Bali with the theme "Living in Multicultural Society" from July 2-13, 2011. Past participants of IIW are all natives, some of them are Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and so on. However, starting from this year the committee gives a chance for locals to join this program by submitting an application.
What'll You Get by Attending:
Memorable experience. Exotic journey into the 'jungle' of Indonesian Culture for two weeks. Refreshing discussion. New circle of friends, both locals and natives. Certificate.
How to Apply:
Visit www.indonesiaiw.org or click the tab 'IIW 2011' under the headline.
Registration Fee: IDR 2,000,000 for locals and 325 Euro for natives (includes transportation and hotel costs for two weeks).
Indonesia International Week 2011 only accepts 50 participants (20 locals and 30 natives), so make sure your application (CV and essay) is presentable and persuasive enough to convince us that you deserve a seat. Indonesia International Week is the second best International Week in the world, so what are you waiting for?
3) Jakarta Model of United Nations 2011
Jakarta Model of United Nations (JMUN) 2011 is the first international diplomatic simulation program held by Indonesian Students Association for International Studies. JMUN is hoped to be a great place to gather young and enthusiastic youth to debate, negotiate, and also making friends. JMUN provides a unique and distinctive atmosphere and broad topic areas to meet the needs of its participants better. Three councils are available in JMUN: General Assembly, WTO, and UNHCR. These councils are each directed by a brilliant director with notable achievements in local and international context.
What'll You Get by Attending:
Intense debate and diplomatic session. Interaction with other brilliant minds. Chance to improve your speaking skills and confidence. An insight of how United Nation works. Certificate.
How to Apply:
Visit www.jakartamun.org or click the tab 'JMUN 2011' under the headline.
Registration Fee: IDR 400,000 (doesn't include transportation and hotel costs).
If you're interested to join or sponsor these events, don't hesitate to contact me for I'm working as the staff of sponsorship for E-Youth 2011 and Jakarta Model of United Nations 2011 and treasurer for Indonesia International Week 2011. I'll address your inquiry as soon as possible.
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