\u201cImpact Beyond Boundaries\u201d marks the fifth Annual Cross-Sector Conference\u00a0organized by LIN Center for Community Development to nurture cross-sector<\/p>\n
partnerships in Vietnam between organizations in the nonprofit sector, private and public\u00a0sectors to collaborate and contribute to sustainable development in Vietnam. The\u00a0Conference\u2019s theme \u201cImpact Beyond Boundaries\u201d will focus on three key stages of the\u00a0journey of a trust-based partnership:<\/p>\n
1. Vision <\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Engagement <\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Impact & Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n This year, the conference will take place online over two half-day morning sessions:<\/p>\n \u25cf Day 1: 9:00 to 12:00, Thursday, 26th August 2021<\/p>\n \u25cf Day 2: 9:00 to 12:00, Friday, 27th August 2021<\/p>\n Target Audience: We expect 150 – 200 representatives from nonprofits, corporations,\u00a0philanthropists, local media and the government to join our virtual sessions.\u00a0Registered virtual conference participants will have access to:<\/p>\n \u25cf Recorded keynote speeches addressing each aspect of trust-based partnership\u00a0from vision to impact;<\/p>\n \u25cf Virtual skills workshops with interactive breakout rooms;<\/p>\n \u25cf Livestream nonprofit and corporate expert panel discussions; and<\/p>\n \u25cf Impact Networking Session (online) on the final day of the conference.<\/p>\n Details of the virtual conference agenda are below.<\/strong><\/p>\n Virtual Conference Agenda<\/p>\n DAY 1 – 26 August 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n OPENING REMARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n 9:00 – 9:05<\/em> Opening remarks – Thao Lam, Executive Director, LIN Center\u00a0for Community Development – [VN]<\/p>\n 9:05 – 9:10<\/em> Welcome remarks – John Ditty, Partner, Corporate Citizenship,\u00a0KPMG Vietnam [EN]<\/p>\n VISION: 9:10 – 10:30<\/strong><\/p>\n Partnership starts with inspiring leaders and purpose<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n From the beginning of the journey to sustainable partnership and impact, it is essential\u00a0that parties agree and commit to a common vision. In the first section of the conference,\u00a0we will hear from inspiring leaders in nonprofit and corporate sectors. By providing a\u00a0shared purpose, direction, and inspiration, these visionary leaders will share how they\u00a0supported their teams to move beyond self-interest, set a constructive tone and mindset\u00a0for partnership, and lay out clear goals ahead of cooperation.<\/p>\n 9:10 \u2013 9:20<\/em><\/p>\n Keynote \u2013 \u201cInspiring leaders drive partnership and impact\u201d [EN]<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaker:<\/span><\/strong><\/em> Ph\u1ea1m Duy Hi\u1ebfu, President of Startup Vietnam Foundation, Human Resource<\/p>\n Committee Advisory for ABBank<\/p>\n 9:20 \u2013 10:30<\/em><\/p>\n Panel Discussion: Setting vision and mindset [VN]<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u25cf Nguyen Phuong Linh, Executive Director, MSD Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Ph\u1ea1m Duy Hi\u1ebfu, President of Startup Vietnam Foundation, Human Resource\u00a0Committee Advisory for ABBank<\/p>\n \u25cf Do Duy Vi, Program Manager, Blue Dragon Foundation<\/p>\n Moderator: Thanh Nguyen, Chief Happiness Officer, Anphabe Vietnam<\/p>\n ENGAGEMENT: 10:30 – 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n Skills trainings to build trust-based partnerships<\/p>\n Once a vision is in place, partners can start working on community engagement and take\u00a0steps towards transformational results. In this section of the conference, we will hear a\u00a0keynote from a seasoned diplomat and partnership broker, and invite participants to\u00a0participate in one of three workshops on different aspects of project engagement. These\u00a0workshops will be offered in parallel to support skills building towards successful\u00a0engagement in cross-sector partnership.<\/p>\n 10:30 \u2013 10:40 <\/em>Engagement Keynote<\/p>\n Speaker:<\/span><\/strong> Julianne Cowley, Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City [EN]<\/p>\n 10:40 \u2013 12:00<\/em> Engagement skills workshops running in parallel<\/p>\n {Participants will choose one of three options}<\/p>\n Option 1:<\/strong><\/span> The Art of Collaboration – Managing expectations, roles and\u00a0responsibilities [EN]<\/p>\n Ahead of any engagement, how can partners articulate and manage expectations,\u00a0negotiate roles and responsibilities, and facilitate changing motivations among\u00a0stakeholders? In this workshop, two experienced communications and partnership\u00a0practitioners will explain key steps in organizing collaborative teams. Specifically,\u00a0workshop leaders will discuss how to identify common interests, define stakeholder\u00a0contributions to the project, balance and align personality dynamics on a team, and draft\u00a0an inclusive action plan.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Khuat Quang Hung, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestl\u00e9 Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Denise Truong, Founder, TYDE Consulting<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/span><\/strong> Utilizing networks as a positive force for change [VN]<\/p>\n The journey of trust-based partnership depends on utilizing networks of friends, donors,\u00a0partners who unite under the same purpose. In this workshop, our workshop facilitators\u00a0will share how they map their social networks and identify new and engaging activities to\u00a0strategically mobilize their contacts to support their projects year after year.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Nam Tran, Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives,, Fulbright University\u00a0Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung, CEO, Salt Cancer Initiative<\/p>\n Workshop Facilitator:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Perrine Rozec, CSR Project Officer, France-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/p>\n Option 3:<\/strong><\/span> Creative communications and public advocacy [VN]<\/p>\n To address social inequality and misinformation, the strength of partnership may rely on\u00a0working together behind a united message for a change in public knowledge, behavior or\u00a0practice. In this workshop, we will explore some case studies of changemakers skilled in\u00a0creative communication, understanding target audiences, and working with mass media\u00a0and other communication tools for environmental and social impact.<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Do Thai Vuong, Vice President, Sustainable Business and Communications,\u00a0Unilever Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Hoang Thi Minh Hong, Founder, CHANGE Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Vu Xuan Thanh, GIVE.asia Vietnam<\/p>\n DAY 2 – 27 August 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n IMPACT & LEARNING: 9:00 – 12:00<\/strong><\/p>\n In 2021, vulnerable communities faced extreme challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19\u00a0pandemic and severe climate events (storms and drought). In the final section of the\u00a0conference, we will hear from a keynote speaker and panel of experts who will share\u00a0stories of partnership forged in crises. They will reflect on their work in the last year and\u00a0how partners were able to contribute solutions, develop, and learn together to address\u00a0crises in the short-term and look ahead to building partnerships for long-term resilience\u00a0and disaster mitigation.<\/p>\n 9:00 – 9:10<\/em> Impact Keynote Speech: \u201cPartnerships Made in Crises and\u00a0Working for Long-Term Support\u201d<\/p>\n Speaker:<\/strong><\/span> Giang Pham (Jang Keu), Founder & Chairperson, Song Foundation<\/p>\n 9:10 – 10:30<\/em> Panel: Stories of Impact and Learning Together for\u00a0Resilient Communities<\/p>\n Speakers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Nguyen Tuan Khoi, Founder & CEO, Food Bank Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Chinoros Benjachavakul, Vice President for HR, C.P Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Le The Nhan, Founder, CODES Vietnam<\/p>\n \u25cf Huynh Tinh Hoai Nhan, PR Manager, HUM Vietnam<\/p>\n Moderator: Lam Ngoc Thao, Executive Director, LIN Center for Community Development<\/em><\/p>\n 10:30 \u2013 12:00<\/em> Impact Networking Event<\/p>\n At this year\u2019s networking event after the inspiring keynotes, panel discussions and\u00a0workshops have finished, we invite participants to a festive networking event to look for\u00a0potential cross-sector partners. We will organize a fun ice-breaker, and similar to last\u00a0year, will make use of a matchmaking app to help parties interested in various causes\u00a0connect.<\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","neventlocation":[],"class_list":["post-3367","events","type-events","status-publish","hentry","eventtype-secretariat"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/britchamvn.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/3367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/britchamvn.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/britchamvn.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/events"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/britchamvn.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"neventlocation","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/britchamvn.com\/vi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neventlocation?post=3367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}