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Australia Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue 2024 is a unique five-day residential program for emerging young leaders from Australia and Vietnam designed around key UN SDGs.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of dialogue partnership between Australia and ASEAN. To celebrate this milestone, AVYLD 2024 is themed "Strategic Partners: Elevating Our Region." Delegates will examine their roles in strengthening the Australia-Vietnam relationship and contributing to the UN SDGs.

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Delegates

Our Delegates

The selection process was highly competitive with over 375 applications. Delegates were handpicked due to their exceptional leadership qualities, commitment to cross-cultural collaboration, and passion for shaping the bilateral relationship between Australia and Vietnam.
 

Selected from a diverse array of fields, our delegates shall bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the Dialogue.

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Celia Tran

Manager Communications and Community Engagement

Scanlon Foundation Research Institute

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Nguyen Huyen My

Founder and CEO

Intech Space

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Juliet Thuy Nguyen

Producer

SBS Vietnamese

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Taylor Chu

Analytics Business Partner

Organon

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Loan Pham

Human Rights & Inclusive Governance Programme Analyst

United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam

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Vu Thanh Cong

Assistant to the Deputy Director

Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies

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Le Phuong Thao

Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam

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Dieu Huong Phuong

In-flight Service Specialist

Vietnam Airlines

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Phuong Vu

Program & Operation Director, Educational Curator

Vietnam Youth Music Institute

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Hai Long Vo

Forecasting Analyst

Synergy

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Hoang Giang Son

Campaigns and Communities of Practice Partnerships Manager

Investing in Women

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Joseph Vile

Assistant Director

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

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Britt Liebeck

Engagement Manager, Asia Impact

RMIT University

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Declan Butorac

Vietnam Portfolio Manager

Palladium - BPP

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Thanh Le

CEO

Phenikaa MaaS Technology JSC

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Aaron Tran

Senior Trade Officer

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

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Alyna Pham

Founder and CEO

Ignite Her Spark

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Amy Phan

Sustainability and ESG Portfolio Manager

USAID Improving Private Sector Competitiveness

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James Crafter

Supply Chain Consultant

TMX Transform

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Dakshina Yadav

Horticulture Research Scientist

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Northern Territory

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Our Partners

News

Alumni Testimonials

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Philip Nguyen

Chief Executive Officer, IPP Travel Retail

AVYLD 2017 alumnus

"Being an alumnus of the inaugural AVYLD in 2017 is a privilege and honor I am proud of. It has given me opportunities to be part of discussions and dialogues regarding Vietnam and Australia bilateral frameworks. It is exciting to see the continued growth and success of AVLD. Congratulations to all."

Our Team

Board of Directors

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Board Chair

Melissa Jardine

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Board Director

Andrew Duck

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Board Director

Joey Nguyen

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Board Director

Jana Phan

Advisory Board

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Executive Director International - RMIT University

Layton Pike

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First Assistant Secretary, Southeast Asia Regional and Mainland Division - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Robyn Mudie

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Former Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia

Nguyen Tat Thanh

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Australia Ambassador to Vietnam

Andrew Goledzinowski

Steering Committee

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Executive Director

Huong Dang

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Partnerships and Engagement Director

Andrew Trinh

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People and Culture Director

Samantha Wilson

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Program Director

Grace Corcoran

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Co-Patron in Australia

Sir Peter Cosgrove

General the Honourable, AK AC(Mil) CVO MC (Retd)

"As Patron of the Australia Vietnam Leadership Dialogue, I look forward to witnessing our exceptional 2024 delegates as they become the architects of this transformative chapter."

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Co-Patron in Vietnam

Madame Ton Nu Thi Ninh

President, HCMC Peace and Development Foundation

"​I encourage the 2024 delegates to make the most of this unique juncture and engage one another, the AVLD network, and the Australian-Vietnamese communities."

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Dr Melissa Jardine

Board Chair, AVLD Board of Directors

"We are proud to host AVLD’s 5th Young Leadership Dialogue alongside the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia diplomatic relations."

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