International Young Professionals Summit

The International Young Professionals Summit(IYPS) is an event IYPF hosts every two to three years to bring together Young Professionals from across the world to stimulate conversations and information sharing that informs and inspires them to take action on important local and global issues.

We have recently only just held IYPS 2008, so news and information of the next IYPS will some months away.

IYPS 2008 - Key Documents

  - Jeffrey Sachs Keynote
  - Delegate Pledges
  - Summit Comminique
  - Final Program

IYPS 2010 - To be advised

We are in the process of selecting the site of the next IYPS. Expect an annoucement some time early 2009.

IYPS 2008- United Kingdom

The 3rd International Young Professionals Summit concluded on the 22nd of August 2008 in Manchester, UK.

The aim of the Summit was to bring together young professionals for networking, capacity building and information sharing.

Theme: “How young professionals can help to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals"

Topics:

• Governance, economy and education
• Women and gender equality
• Healthcare and HIV / AIDS
• Environmental sustainability

Testimonials

“IYPS 2008 represented a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from around the world, develop partnerships and attempt to improve the world we live in through the Millennium Development Goals”
- Martin (UK)

“IYPS 2008 was phenomenal. I met a diverse group of young professionals
from all parts of the world who are doing amazing projects in their
countries.
The summit therefore offered me an opportunity to learn a lot of new
things and a platform to spring up to new heights .The networking was also
great. Its an experience I wouldn't trade for anything.”
- Emmanuel (Ghana)

"I had a lovely time, meeting and learning from delegates from more than 25 countries, who are so passionate about being change makers. IYPF - Keep up the good work!"
- Rebecca (United Kingdom)

“IYPS was an amazing opportunity to meet and connect with people with the same passion and desire for the global future as me. I have felt inspired by their wisdom, energised by the stories and have learnt how lucky I am to be living the life I have chosen.”
- Lisa (Australia)

“IYPS 2008 has offered me a unique chance to meet like minded talented people, who aim to make a real difference through their actions. All delegates were leaders from different countries, and represented a vision on achieving MDGs at the ground level. It was very inspirational to speak about global issues, to exchange proposals, to open new opportunities for adding value to my current job experience.”
- Piero (Peru)

“The Summit was a complete successful, bringing together inspirational and motivational people from across the globe. The Conference team and volunteers were superb.”
- Andrea (United Kingdom)

“The IYPS 2008 was a life time experience. The presentations were very educational. Especially presentations done by young professionals from developing countries, they elaborated how young professionals can really help to achieve MDG’s.“
- Masozi (Tanzania)

“Summit 2008 was a well organized event which provided and opportunity to the young professional to meet, share and plan future initiative helpful in achieving MDGs. All of the speakers and presenters expressed their technical knowledge and experience in an effective way. The summit also facilitated all the delegates to share the situation of their respective regions and learn from each other's experiences. “
- Adeela (Pakistan)

“The IYPF was such an eye opener and a moment of self reflection for me. I was given the opportunity to meet young people from different parts of the world who have the same interests and passions that I do which is to be a change and bring change to the world. The various presentations enabled me to appreciate what I have and also inspired me to do more than what I have done.”
- Seraseini (Figi)

For more information about IYPS, please go to the IYPS website