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Message from IAEVG PresidentFive years ago the notion of an international careers conference taking place in India seemedambitious to say the least. Many would have said it was impossible.But now I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming you to this international conference in Bangalore.The impossible has become the actual. The dream has become reality.There have been two key drivers behind this.Firstly, the vision and energy of Gideon Arulmani and his team at the The Promise Foundation. Inpartnership with the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG)Gideon and his team have created this international conference in India. They have been tireless intheir efforts and relentless in their drive to bring such an event to Bangalore.Secondly, a thirst for new knowledge in the career guidance field and a recognition that the benefits ofcareer guidance can be as great (or greater) in developing countries as in its traditional westernbirthplaces. Career guidance is instrumental in building stronger economies and stronger societiesthrough maximizing the potential of citizens.Also there is an increasing appetite to understand career guidance in wider cultural contexts. WhilstIndian delegates will have the opportunity to learn from the wider international careers community atthis conference, there will be much that the international community can learn from India.The staging of this international conference in Bangalore heralds a giant leap forward for careerguidance internationally.I am delighted that IAEVG has had the opportunity to work in partnership with The Promise Foundationto create this event.Thank you for showing your support through your attendance. It is now over to you to maximize thisunique opportunity.Lester OakesIAEVG President,New Zealand.1IAEVG-Jiva Conference, India, 2010