KICK OFF 2017
March 30th - April 2nd 2017.
Leysin, Switzerland.
- About the Conference -
STRONGER. HIGHER. FASTER. FURTHER.
WHAT IS KICK OFF?
Kick Off is one of the national conferences of AIESEC in Switzerland (AiS). This year the purpose of the conference is to ensure a common national direction through well-defined planning, a common understanding of and commitment to AIESEC.
The three main objectives for the conference are:
Living AIESEC
Proper Transition & Planning
Heading for the future (inside & outside of AIESEC)
OUR PLENARY
There will be 279 delegates,
from 7 LCs & 2 expansions.
The main language spoken at the conference is English, but in the breaks you will hear a lot of French, Italian and German as well.
SOME FACTS ABOUT AiS
- Founding year: 1951
- 206 exchanges in 15/16
- currently moving towards globally aligned terms: as of 2018 EBs will be aligned
- The Venue -
Kick Off 2017 will be hosted in Leysin, Switzerland
Directions
Alpine Classic Hotel, La Cité 4, 1854 Leysin
The hotel is easily accessible by public transport or by car. To check the best connections, check google maps or the SBB website.
To Pack Checklist
All you need to go stronger, higher, faster & further
- Global village material for the AiS olympiads (Thursday): outfits, food, drinks, plate, decorations, etc..
- Sport outfits, white indoor non-marking shoes
- Red, blue, yellow, orange, white and green clothes for the Rubik’s cube party
- Suits and dress for the gala, plus a shocking accessory
- Pen and notepads for the workshops.
- Hygiene kits
- Towel
- Your LC hoodies
- Cash for drinks at the “Recovery Room” bar and for the “Glühewein”
- Your Conference Team -
This is the team that will make sure you have the best experience possible.
Théodore Leroux
OCP
@ in St. Gallen
Megane Voirol
OCVP Activities
@ in St. Gallen
Anne-Sophie Pannow
OCVP Food & Accomodation
@ in St. Gallen
Valentin Bula
OCVP Logistics
@ in St. Gallen
Jan Marius Hueweler
OCVP Sponsoring
@ in St. Gallen
Lynn Tschiry
OCVP Marketing & Communication
@ in St. Gallen
Katja Vogrinec
FACI
@ in Slovenia
David Scicluna
FACI
@ in Malta
Markus Obexer
FACI
@ in Germany, Dresden
Hansi Schneeberger
FACI
@ in Austria
Markéta Grbavčicová
FACI
@ in Czech Republic, Brno
Melani Kalev
FACI
@ in Switzerland, Fribourg
Raphaëlle Borgeaud
FACI
@ in Switzerland, Lugano
Activities & Parties
Yoga
Every day
Each morning before the morning plenary we will offer a 30 minutes yoga session outside.
AiS Olympiads
Thursday Night
What?
Demonstrate your skills in numerous challenge such as The Fashion Show, Fake News Contest or The Global Village Challenge.
Each LCs sends its skilled representatives to the stage for each challenge. The performers will be awarded some points for LCs, and the AiS Champion LC will be announced at the closing ceremony.
How?
You will receive a detailed instruction sheet with the challenges your LC must complete at the beginning of the evening.
Global Village Party.
For one of the challenge, each LC will choose a country to represent! Tell us which country your LC wants to represent, send an e-mail to Megane.
Prepare clothes, games, food and drinks typical from the country chosen.
Nothing will be provided, each LCs has to bring their plates, glasses and anything else needed. For special requirements, ask the OC Team.
Sport Session
Friday, 16.30 - 18.00
What?
90 min of sweat
How?
Wear sport outfit.
ONLY DELEGATES WEARING INDOOR SHOES WITH WHITE SOLE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SPORT HALL
Rubik's Cube Party
Friday Night
Get ready to be colourful!
What?
Exchange your clothes and be the first to be clothed in a unique color. During Announcement will be made and the 3 fastest to change to only one color will be awarded by a free shot
How?
Wear clothes matching the Rubik’s cube 6 colors: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange and White.
An exchange session will take place next morning to exchange back clothes
Don't wear too valuable close, we decline all responsibility in case of loss, damage or theft. An exchange session will take place next morning to exchange back the clothes.
Gala Night: "Chic & Shock"
Saturday Night
What?
Traditional Gala Night with After Party
How?
Wear your nicest outfit with a shocking twist
- Contact Us -
Don't be afraid to reach out.
YOU + US = AWESOME.