Jacob recently had the opportunity to take part in the Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) in Melbourne, joining emerging leaders from Australia and China to exchange ideas, share perspectives and build meaningful connections.
Throughout the program, participants took part in a range of sessions and networking opportunities, creating space for open conversations around business, culture and the future of Australia-China relations.
The experience also went beyond the formal sessions. From tennis and karaoke to simply spending time together, there were plenty of opportunities to get to know one another and build genuine relationships across cultures.
Reflecting on the experience, Jacob said:
“The trip was an amazing experience and a real eye-opener. It reinforced that we’re heading in the right direction, and it was exciting to meet so many people in China who share and support what we’re working towards.”
For FigJam Collections (soon to become Wataji Food Group), building genuine relationships is an important part of exploring new opportunities beyond Australia. Experiences like ACYD give us the chance to better understand different markets, exchange perspectives and create connections with people who share an interest in what Australia has to offer.
As we continue to share Australian flavours, ingredients and stories with a wider audience, these relationships will play an important role in where we go next.
We’re excited to see where these new connections lead!!
