SECOND DELEGATE BOOKLET

22-25 August, Savoy Hotel SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT

TABLE OFCONTENTS1.Welcome to GAC2.Welcome to EGYPT3.Agenda -Special Events -Survey for the delegates4.Conference venue5.Pre-Stay and Post-Stay6.Study tours7.Flight to Sharm el Sheikh 8.Get ready for Egypt9.Help hotline

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Letter from the Global Alumni Conference Committee

Welcome to where it all begins, welcome to Egypt!

For the first time in the Middle East; AIESEC’s annual International Congress (IC) has come to expand horizons and discover an entirely new type of experience. Egypt will act as the stage for AIESEC’s 65th consecutive IC; engaging the international citizens of AIESEC with multi-national corporates, interna-tional organizations, and government, catapulting international AIESEC product and exchange strategy, launching global partnership, and building connection between young people from 113 countries unlike that seen by any other student driven organization in the world. Representatives from every corner of the world will come to represent their culture on the podium that is IC in the international phenomenon arena that is AIESEC.

Egypt offers a completely unique opportunity. At this time, in a country experiencing a sensational political situation, we as AIESECers have the po-tential to expand the boundaries of democratically aware citizen in a nation ready for reform. Think; you are coming to the center of civilization, the eyes of the world are on Egypt and you will be part of a conference that aims to deliver the objectives of creating global minded citizens for a more compas-

sionate society, pushing our acceptance of diversity, innovation, and fighting the complacent acceptance of the status quo, by helping further the growth of an organization empowering students to become lead-ers and doing the right thing for the world. MENA as a region has immense international business po-tential in their post-Arab spring state, ready to be leveraged towards reaching higher global market development.

In this way, the 65th International Congress 2013 in Egypt will be unlike any other.

Held in parallel with IC 2013 will be Global Alum-ni Conference (GAC). From the 22-25 of August in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt at the Savoy Hotel (across the street from the venue housing the 1000 current IC delegates), alumni from around the world will convene to speak about business and organization development in the Middle East, share ideas about value based ventures, and reconnect to the AIESEC spirit. Global Alumni Conference will aim to con-nect alumni to and within the MENA region, con-nect alumni to AIESEC, and showcasing the majestic and powerful beauty that is Egypt. GAC will serve as a bridge between generations of AIESEC mem-bers who will come together to commemorate the

extraordinary experience which AIESEC offers and discuss what our organizational development will look like to continue influencing global citizens in everlasting attempts at creating a more compassion-ate society. This platform for sharing knowledge, resource and ideas for positive impact will leverage alumni, and especially those in the MENA region, to be more engaged and involved in the current AIESEC operations in order to encourage the growth of our AIESEC products and exchange functions. Here in Egypt, we have a cradle for Convergence, Change, Discovery, and Reflection. Get ready to meet new people, see new things, live an experience, and dis-cover a culture like never before.

Embark on The Next Journey as a lifelong AIESECer.

Hanne Ockert-AxelssonCongress Committee Vice President of Global Alumni Conference 2

1 WELCOME TO GAC

WELCOME TO EGYPT2

Egypt is perhaps best known as the cradle of civilization, home of the ancient Pharaonic civilization, with its temples, hieroglyphs, mummies, and - visible above all - its pyramids having one third of the world’s monuments in one place, Luxor that holds a distinct char-acter.

Also well-known for its medieval heritage, courtesy of Coptic Christianity and Islam - an-cient churches, monasteries and mosques punctuate the Egyptian landscape. A significant focus of archaeological study and popular interest, Egypt’s rich cultural legacy, as well as the attraction of its Red Sea, Riviera, has made it one of the most popular tourist attractions world wide.

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WELCOME TO Sharm el-Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The climate is lovely and dry all year long with temperatures ranging between 32° to 37° C. It is often called the “City of Peace”, because of the various peace conferences held in the city and attended by world leaders.

Besides of its magnificent natural Aquatic scenery, Sharm El Sheikh has its fair share of historic attractions like the amazing St Catherine Monastery, and beautiful desert or the majestic Sinai Mountains Inside Sharm El-Sheikh, Soho Square & Naama Bay are where the action is to be found, middle eastern areas with a european theme built in to them, they represent a fine example of the Modern touristic life inside of Egypt..

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ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN

MEET & GREET1.5 HRs

INTRODUCTION & WELCOME1.5 HRs

EGYPT NIGHT+3 HRs

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME2 HRs

OPENING3 HRs

EGYPT IN A NUTSHELLWORKSHOP

2 HRs

EGYPT’S TRANSFORMATIONPANEL DISCUSSION

1.5 HRs

NETWORKING DINNERWITH GLOBAL PARTNERS

2 HRs

ALUMNI TO ALUMNI2 HRs

CONVERGENCE CHANGE

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AGENDA - SPECIAL EVENTS

Agenda subject to change.

= Hosted by GAC = Hosted by AIESEC International

= Joint event with IC13

THE IDEA INCUBATORVALUE DRIVEN VENTURES

4 HRs

GALA DINNER4 HRs

UNLEASHING MENA’S BUSINESS POTENTIAL

1.5 HRs

ALUMNI TO AIESEC3 HRs

ALUMNI TO THE WORLD1.5 HRs

CLOSING1 HR

LEADERSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY

1 HR

DISCOVERY REFLECTION

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AGENDA SURVEY3

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Dear alumnus / alumna,The GAC 2013 serves as a bridge between different generations of AIESEC members who will come together to commemorate the extraordinary accomplishments of our prominent Alumni. But at the same GAC 2013 will represent a platform for sharing knowledge, resources and ideas for positive impact in society.

Our objective is to make this conference as impactful as you want it to be. Please fill in the following survey on Global Alumni Conference agenda, so that we can provide you with the most relevant content and a powerful experience.

Survey Link: https://podio.com/webforms/4970489/388801Deadline to complete: August 9th

FOR DELEGATES

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CONFERENCEVENUE4

LUXURY & MODERN

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CONFERENCEVENUE

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ACTIVITIES & LEISURE

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PRE-STAY & POST STAY 5Sharm el-SheikhSoho Square, South Sinai

Single: 100 Euro /night/personDouble: 70 Euro/night/personTriple: 60 Euro/night/person

(airport pick-up& drop-offs, all inclusive & non-alcoholic drinks)

Savoy Hotel(GAC venue)

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Single: 60 Euro/night(airport pick-up& drop-offs, all inclusive & non-alcoholic drinks)

Tirana ISlandP.O. Box 410, Ras Nosrani Sharm El Sheikh South Sinai , Egypt

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH

SOUTH SINAI

LUXOR & ASWAN NILE CRUISE

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PRE-STUDY

TOUR

POST STUDY

TOURS

Dates: August 20, 21

Dates: August 25-28

Dates: August 25-29

POST STUDY

TOURS

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TOURS

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH

PRE-STUDY

TOUR

Pick any one of the 2 days from August 20-21 to attend the pre-study tour in Sharm El-Sheikh. The agenda will start with a sea trip to Tiran Island. There you can have the widest array of fun and exciting water adventures including snorkeling to see the beautiful coral reefs.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a lunch on the island. Following a fun filled day at the beach, we will head to the desert for a Bedouin Cultural Night filled with performances. Then to wrap-up the day with a hospitable Bedouin dinner.

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Dates August 20 21

Inclusion: All transportation to the activities. Snorkeling. Lunch & Dinner.

Exclusion: Accommodation.Price: €40

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We invite you to visit Dahab, one of the fanciest resort in Sinai and Egypt. Be-sides enjoying all inclusive program at Hilton hotel and seaside, you’ll be able to visit Blue Hole; one of the best diving & snorkeling spots in the Red Sea.

You will go on a hike & climb Mousa Mountain and see the amazing St Cath-erine Monastery, and beautiful desert and majestic Sinai. At night you will be able to participate in cultural Bedouin night event and traditional dinner.

SOUTH SINAI

POST STUDY

TOURS

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Inclusion: Guide for each excursions. All entrance fees. Transportation: Conference venue - Dahab, Dahab – Sharm el-Sheikh Airport. 3 nights of accommodation.

Price: €144/110 single/double room accommodation

Dates: August 25-28

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This study tour will be a Nile Cruise program in which you will get to visit two famous cities in Egypt, Luxor and Aswan. Luxor is known today as the world’s “greatest open-air museum”. You will get to visit different historical sites from the Valley of the Kings to the majestic temples complexes in Karnak. Aswan is the perfect destination to stroll and relax in a magical cultural setting.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a lunch on the island. Following a fun filled day at the beach, we will head to the desert for a Bedouin Cultural Night filled with performances. Then to wrap-up the day with a hospitable Bedouin dinner.

Inclusion: airplane tickets Sharm El-Sheikh-Luxor and all transportation during cruise, 3 nights on Full board 5* Nile cruise, train or airplane tickets from Aswan to CairoExclusion: beverage on board & during program, sightseeing entrance fees and possible tips. Price: €350/270 airplane/train back road*Train way is 11 hours, arriving to Cairo, Giza train station, at 2 AM on 30th of August. The arranged bus will take you to Cairo

International Airport (arriving 4AM the latest).

POST STUDY

TOURS

LUXOR & ASWAN NILE CRUISE

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LUXOR & ASWAN NILE CRUISE Dates: August 25-29

• August 25th: post-stay at Gardenia Pla-za Sharks Bay in Sharm El-Sheikh is provided.

• August 26th: Flight from Sharm El-Shiekh to Luxor Airport. Upon arriv-al we will be visiting the magnificent Karnak Temple. Then crossing the Nile and visiting the West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Deir El Bahari & Colossi of Memnon. After a fun-filled day we will head back to the cruise and check in while sailing upstream to Edfu in where the cruise will stay for the night.

• August 27th: After breakfast you will en-joy a horse carriage ride to visit the Edfu

Temple of Horus and then we will con-tinue sailing to the Crocodile Temple of Kom Ombo. After lunch we will head to Aswan for the evening.

• August 28th: A day in Aswan where you will visit the old Aswan Dam, the High Dam and the temple of goddess of Love Isis on the Philae Island.

• August 29th: If you have missed some-thing to see in Aswan, you can take the day to check out whatever is still on your list. In the afternoon, we are of-fering you to take either flight or train back to Cairo.

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FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL-SHEIKH

7For your transportation from Cairo to Sharm El-Sheikh, it is very easy to book a flight with either EgyptAir or Smart Aviation. Both offer one-way options of about 40 EUR, with several flights per day. If you have any questions about booking your flight yourself from Cairo to Sharm, please do not hesitate to ask.

These are the most economical flights that are present for the time being. The CC has been working on securing partnerships with airlines companies to provide the best rates for our delegates and we’ll be communicating to you more options in our upcoming mailer to be sent out shortly.

http://www.egyptair.com/English/Pages/Default.aspx http://www.smartaviation.com.eg/Home/

http://www.Smartaviation.com/

Http://www.egyptair.com/

Sources

There are at least around 9flights daily from

international airpor t to Sharm El Sheikh airportThis includes return flights.

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CAIRO

The culture and dress code are not as strict in Egypt as they are in some other Islamic countries, but it’s still best to be modest, especially for ladies.

Ladies, please dress modestly in Cairo. If you plan to visit religious sites, rural areas, mosques, churches and monasteries: cover you hair and neck with a scarf and take your shoes of before entering, if required. As a further advice avoid wearing figure hugging clothes. Keep your shoulders and knees covered at all times. The longer the sleeves the better, but a normal t-shirt sleeve is fine.

Feel free to wear what you like in Sharm El-Sheikh. Locals are used to tourists and have no problem with different types of clothing. In general comfortable and casual clothes are the best: loose, lightweight clothes.

Don’t forget your sunglasses. Bring a light sweater or jacket for cool mornings and evenings. By visiting the various sites it is advisable to wear sensible and comfortable footwear. High heels and open toe shoes are not handy. The floors of most sites are either sandy or rough-cut, uneven stones.

Get ready for your trip by watching this video:

IC’13 Egypt: A Day in Sharm El-Sheikh

DRESS CODE

FACTS• Capital: Cairo• Official languages: Arabic• Location: North East Africa, at the

center of the MENA region• Geography: the 29th biggest coun-

try in the world, Approx. 1 million sq. km

• Climate: desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters

• Population: 83,688,164

• Religion: Islam is the official reli-gion of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Most non-Muslims in Egypt are Christians, the majority of whom belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church.

• Standard time zone: UTC/GMT+2• Plug socket: Round 2 pin European

socket• MONEYCurrency: Egyptian Pound (LE)1 USD = 7.0 LE 1 EURO = 9.1 LE

GET READY FOR EGYPT

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