1. International Development Drinks
Making connections happen

2. The concept
• Bring people together for an evening of
socializing.
• Foster conversations between students,
professionals, and NGOs.
• Enhance collaboration and strengthen the
international development community in
Metro Vancouver.

3. Getting the most out of tonight
• Smile and introduce yourself.
• Aim for short conversations.
• Identify questions you want to ask.
• Follow-up with emails, business cards, or in
person.

4. Keynote Speakers
Noble Kelly
Education Beyond Borders
Claudia Li
Shark Truth

5. #devdrinks Icebreaker
• Brainstorm for Rio+20
• Seven critical issues:
 Decent Jobs  Energy  Sustainable Cities
 Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture,
 Water  Oceans  Disaster Readiness
• Tweet your thoughts with #devdrinks

6. #devdrinks Icebreaker
• Brainstorm for Rio+20
• Seven critical issues:
 Decent Jobs  Energy  Sustainable Cities
 Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture,
 Water  Oceans  Disaster Readiness
• Tweet your thoughts with #devdrinks