08:45  -  09:00

All guests are seated

09:00  -  09:30

Arrival of the guest of Honour Her Majesty The Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuk

09:30  -  09:40

Marchang ceremony

09:40  -  09:50

Welcome note: Professor Steve Chapman, Vice Chancellor, Edith Cowan University

09:50  -  10:00

Keynote Address: Her Majesty The Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuk

10:00  -  10:10 

Launch of scholarships by ECU

10:10  -  10:20

RENEW MoU signing

10:20  -  10:30

ECU presents token of appreciation to HM The Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck and MC offers vote of thanks

10:30  -  10:40

Coffee Break

10:40  -  10:50

Guests and Audience gather back at the hall

10:50  -  11:00

Moderator introduces the first group of Panelist

11:00  -  11:55

Panel Discussion:

Navigating Tomorrow's Workforce: Emerging Needs of the Jobs Market in Bhutan.

Panellists (TBC):

• Prof Steve Chapman CBE, Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University
• Dasho Karma Gayley, Director General, DSE, MoESD
• Madam Kunzang Lhamu, Director General, DEE, MoICE
• Mr Norbu Wangchuk, Director, DPWSD, MoESD
• Dasho Duba, BQPCA
• Madam Sonam Palden Thaye, RCSC
• Mr Tashi Namgay, DEP, MoESD
• Mr Tshewang Tandin, Royal Thimphu College

11:55  -  12:50

Panel Discussion:

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Addressing Industry Specific Challenges

Panellists:

• Dr K P Tshering, President, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
• Prof Moria Sim, Executive Dean, School of Medical and Health Sciences, ECU
• Prof Mathew Allen, Executive Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, ECU
• Ms Poojan Utakata, IBM, ECU Graduate (Computer Science)
• Ms Pema Tenzin, President, Association of Bhutanese Industries
• Mr. Ujjwal, DHI CEO

12:50  -  13:00

Vote of Thanks/Closing remarks

13:00  -  14:00

Networking Lunch