Members of the Executive Committee of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia and the Pacific (YEGAP) convened online its regular monthly meeting on May 15 to discuss ongoing and upcoming activities.

Presided by YEGAP Chairman Mr. Rommel Gerodias, the meeting discussed, among others, the following: (a) status of the YEGAP website, planned MOU signing with other young entrepreneur groups from other countries including the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Brunei (YEAB) and the Japan Young Entrepreneurs Group (Japan YEG); planned webinars on how to conduct B2B meetings and how to tap the Middle East market; and the proposed theme, speakers and format for the YEGAP breakout session during the 38th CACCI Conference to be held n November 11-12 in Singapore and hopefully to touch on women entrepreneurship as well.

The meeting were also encouraged to join the scheduled Investment Forum Series lined up for the rest of the year; the webinar on the Green Alliance Initiative in May 23 organized by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation; the webinar organized by the Asian ICT Council on AI Opportunities in June 7; as well as to take part in the survey initiated by CACCI President Mr. Peter McMullin AM aimed at understanding the drivers and needs of SMEs in addressing sustainability.

The EC members were also urged to submit – through their respective Primary Members – their nominations for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award. Lastly, the meeting reviewed the proposed changes in the draft YEGAP by-laws, particularly those pertaining to the composition and appointment of the Executive Committee members, the succession procedure for the YEGAP Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship, and the amendment of the by-Laws.