The 51st GBM was held hybrid hosted by AITAA Nepal Chapter in Kathmandu City on 25 -27 November 2021 followed by the symposium. About 90 number of alumni and their guests participated in various events over two days. Governing Board Meeting (GBM) The formal business of GBM was conducted by 50 registered delegates from 19 accredited chapters and the headquarter along with a total 95 observers and invited guests. The agenda of the meeting is below.
Agenda for the Meeting
51st AITAA Governing Board Meeting (GBM)
25 - 27 November 2022
Meetings Hosted by AITAA NEPAL Chapter
“Connecting Alumni for A Sustainable AIT
Date: 25th November 2022 (Friday)
Arrival of Participants and Welcome Dinner
Date: 26th November 2022 (Saturday)
AITAA GBM Session I: Inaugural and Official Opening of the 51st AITAA Governing Board Meeting
09:00AM – 14:00PM
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09:00-09:10 |
National Anthem and Overview of 51ST GBM activities by AITAA Nepal Chapter |
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09:10-09:25 |
Welcome Address and Formal Opening by:
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09:25-10:45 |
Key Message and AIT Updates by Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto, AIT Interim President |
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10:45-11:15 |
Tea/Coffee Break |
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11:15-12:15 |
AITAA Chapter Reports were distributed in digital form, instead of formal presentation. The Chapter delegates presented their views on role of Alumni in addressing the issues and challenges raised by AIT President’s Key Message. |
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12:15-12:30 |
Summary of the 50TH GBM |
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12:30-12:40 |
Approval of Distinguished Alumni Awardees and Honorary Members |
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12:40-12:50 |
Other Business 52ND GBM will be hosted by SEA Chapter (hand-over)
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12:50-13:15 |
Concluding GBM (Meeting Resolution was read and approved) |
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13:15-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
AITAA GBM Session II: Special Meeting on Sustainable AIT (14:00PM – 17:00PM)
This session was participated by Alumni Presidents, AIT Officials by having serious discussion on sustenance of AIT.
AITAA GBM Session III: Gala Dinner (18:30PM – 21:30PM))
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18:30-18:35 |
Opening Remarks by AITAA President |
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18:35-18:45 |
Presentation of Distinguished Alumni Award |
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18:45-20:00 |
Musical performance, Performances of other AITAA Chapters |
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20:00- |
Dinner started |
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20:30-21:00 |
AIT Alumni sharing on social contribution |
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21:00-21:20 |
Video of Next Host Country |
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20:20-21:30 |
Closing Remarks AITAA Nepal President |
Date: 27th November 2022 (Sunday)
A: Symposium of the 51st AITAA GBM (09:00AM – 13:00PM Nepal Standard Time)
Context:
A symposium was planned during the GBM of AITAA. The symposium provided a floor for Alumni from various countries to discuss current regional and global issues, and in relation with the “Sustainable AIT” focus areas. The event was conducted in a panel discussion model, starting with a context paper presentation in each session. It was planned to have three panel discussions, which came up with resolutions to be taken up. The tentative topics were in the following areas.
The overall focus was around Sustainable AIT, which was theme of our GBM meet
B: Whole Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley for Alumni and Observers (08:30-18:00)
C: Farewell Dinner (18:30-21:30)
Date: 28th November 2022 (Monday)
Departure of Delegates
GBM Resident Hotel:
Kathmandu Guest House,
Thamel, Kathmandu - 21218, Nepal
Mobile: 9808684640 (Bijen Dangol)
Landline: +977-1-4700632, 4700682, Email: travel@ktmgh.com
GBM Conference Hotel:
Aloft Hotel, Thamel,
Chhaya Devi Complex, Amrit Marg, Thamek, Kathmandu - 44600, Nepal
Landline: +977-1-5252000