AIESEC events: WeGrow in Greece 25.-29.10.2013

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The global AIESEC community organizes a lot of training and brainstorming activities all around the world.WeGrow is one of them - a yearly conference organized mostly for VPs (Vice Presidents) and TLs (team leaders) in the WENA area (Western Europe & North America). Here are Piia's and Talvikki's experiences from sunny Greece, where WeGrow was hosted for the third time.

AIESEC Jyväskylä EBs Petteri, Talvikki and Piia

The conference started with an event called Moving Forward, which was open for all students, whether in AIESEC or not. The day was full of useful workshops and good keynote speakers sharing their experiences, knowledge and ideas about entrepreneurship, leadership and topics alike. The highlight of the event was a huge Global Village, where all the AIESECers set up tables serving delicacies from their countries and presenting their cultures. Finland was there as well with a lot of liquorice, chocolate from Panda & Fazer, different candies and, of course, lots of Moomin & Agry Birds stuff.

Networking with AIESECers

Then it was time to move to the actual venue, which was located about 1 h from central Athens. The venue was beautiful and thus a perfect place for some relevant sessions and inspiring conversations. The agenda was intense but filled with useful information and, of course, some breaks to network with other AIESECers from all over the world. Indeed, the best part of the conference was definitely the people! 

The WeGrow facis gave us useful sessions about the bigger picture and current situation in WENA and the world as well as practical and adaptable tips on how to work better. Most importantly, we had the chance to share our experiences and good case practices and realize that as different as our countries may be, we might face similar challenges, situations and opportunities in our respective countries.

Sunshine and smiling faces

The conference ended in the best way possible, with a gala dinner and another global village. As sad as we were to say goodbye, we are planning on  bringing back some of the energy and sun of Greece.

WeGrow brought a lot of useful information on how to further develop our LC and better promote what we do. Thank you AIESEC, and thank you Greece for organizing a great event!