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VCGN ASSOCIATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

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                     Monday, May 19, 2025: Networking and Foundation Building                                                

          Objective: Outlining the objectives and establishing the governance framework​

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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM                                                                                                 Welcome and Opening Remarks           

Speaker: Chair of the Steering Committee

• Welcome address

• Overview of the VCGN’s mission and vision

• Introduction of the agenda and objectives of the General Assembly

 

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM                                                                                Keynote Address: The VCGN Association            

Speakers: Prominent VC leaders and industry experts

• Importance of collaboration within the global VC ecosystem

• VCGN Association: Challenges to overcome and opportunities to provide

 

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM                                                                                 Presentation of the VCGN Draft Charter            

Speakers: Drafting Committee Chair and Legal Advisors

• Overview of the proposed governance structure and the entity incorporation

• Key principles and bylaws

• Q&A session

 

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM                                                                                                                                       Break            

 

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM                                                             Discussion and Approval of the Association Charter            

Facilitators: Moderator and Chair of the Drafting Committee

• Open floor for amendments and suggestions

• Voting on the adoption of the charter

 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM                                                                                                                              Lunch Break            

 

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM                                                                                                Election of the Board of Directors            

Facilitator: Election Committee Chair

• Presentation of candidate profiles

• Guidelines on voting process and rules

• Voting

• Announcement of elected Board members

 

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM                                                                                                                                          Break             

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3:45 PM - 5:00 PM                                                                                        First Meeting of the Board of Directors            

• Election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board

• Discussion of immediate priorities

 

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM                                                                                                                     Networking Session            

Informal networking and relationship building among members.

  

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                          Tuesday, May 20, 2025 : Operationalization and Sectorial Focus                                       

           Objective: Appointment of the Executive Team, Vertical Committees, and Working Groups.

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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM                                                                                                    Welcome and Recap of Day 1            

Speaker: Chair of the Board of Directors

• Summary of Day 1 outcomes

• Introduction to Day 2 agenda

 

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM                                                                                         Appointment of the Executive Team            

Facilitator: Elected President of the Board of Directors

• Presentation of candidates for Executive Team roles

• Board of Directors voting

• Announcement of elected key Executive Team members

 

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM                                                                                                                                       Break            

 

10:45 AM - 12:30 PM                                                                                           Formation of Vertical Committees            

Facilitator: Chair of the Board

• Introduction to proposed vertical committees

• Call for volunteers and nominations for committee presidents

• Voting on committee chairs and members

 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM                                                                                                                              Lunch Break            

 

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM                                                                                                     Formation of Working Groups            

Facilitator: Chair of the Board and Board members

• Introduction to proposed working groups

• Call for volunteers and nominations for working group leaders

• Voting on working group leaders and members

 

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM                                                                                                                                           Break            

 

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM                                                                                                               Strategic Plans Session            

Facilitator: Chair of the Board and Appointed CEO 

• Discussion of short-term and long-term goals for the Association

• Prioritization of initiatives

• Next steps for committees and working groups

 

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM                                                                                                                         Closing Remarks            

Speaker: Chair of the Board and Members of the Board

• Summary of key decisions and outcomes

• Thanks remarks to participants and organizers

• Announcement of next steps and future meetings

 

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM                                                                                                                       Networking Dinner            

• Celebrating the successful formation of the VCGN Association

• Thanks remarks to sponsors and partners

• Kicking off relationships building among members

• Announcements related to the post general assembly follow-up

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1. Distribution of General Assembly Meetings Minutes

• Share detailed minutes of the General Assembly with all members.

1. Committee and Working Group Kickoff Meetings

• Schedule initial meetings for all committees and working groups.

1. Development of a 12-Month Action Plan

• The Executive Team and Board of Directors will draft and share a strategic action plan.