How to establish and grow a successful cultural exchange alumni association

Date  – Friday, 27 September
Time – 15:00 – 15:20
Location – Workshop area, CCL

In this session, you will learn practical steps to establish and grow a successful cultural exchange alumni association and understand why such networks are important. Fazil will share insights from the formation of BUTA, BridgeUSA Türkiye Alumni Association, highlighting key strategies for building a strong alumni network, engaging members and creating impactful programmes. Attendees will gain actionable takeaways on how to foster leadership, mentorship, and global citizenship within their alumni communities, and appreciate the value such associations bring to public diplomacy and cultural exchange.