THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FORUM (YPF) IN FIDIC INTERNATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONFERENCE / JAKARTA 2017 , by: Kaveh Heshmati from Iran
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL FORUM-Jakarta Conference Report.pdfFIDIC International Infrastructure Conference was held in Jakarta from 1st to 3rd of October 2017. The attached report represents the main activities during the conference with the great focus on Young Professionals’ activities and achievements.
The Young Professionals Forum (YPF) is the group of Young Professionals (YPs) of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). It was formed in 2004 with the intention of providing YPs with the opportunity to participate actively in FIDIC with their peers and to develop the next generation of consulting engineering industry leaders. As a leadership committee, the YPF Steering Committee (YPFSC) was formed to develop communication and networking opportunities for all YPs involved in the FIDIC community. It is run by a dedicated committee of YPs volunteers.
FIDIC Young Professional Forum Steering Committee (YPFSC) chaired by Ms. Jomanah Albtoush from Jordan, includes 31 members from different countries around the world. This group started the preparation for Jakarta conference’s tasks immediately after Marrakesh conference since October 2016 and made great efforts with the help of its 22 sub committees. It is noteworthy to mention that steering committee’s representatives play an active role in all FIDIC committees.
They accomplished remarkable achievements in Jakarta conference that highlight the spirit and diversity of YPs, all details are covered in the attched report including:
- YPs sessions (YPs Open Forum & First International FIDIC Young Professional Symposium)
- YP Technical Presentation- MRT Jakarta
- FIDIC YP Booth
- Young Professional Management Training Program 2017 (YPMTP)
- FIDIC YP Meet & Greet
- YPFSC Annual Meeting
- YPs Award 2017
- YPFSC and FIDC EC members' meeting and breakfast
Hope that you have enjoyed this report that summarizes YPs achievements and progress in 2017, YPFSC is looking forward to further progress and achievements in 2018 and to welcome you all in person in FIDIC Berlin Conference in September 2018.
