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Join the JCI World Congress Goa from 30 October to 3 November 2018!



JCI invites you to join us for a week packed with content, action and impact!

Don't forget to register for the 2018 JCI World Congress in Goa, India, from 30 October to 3 November!

The World Congress is THE yearly event that active members, Senators, Alumni, and even non-members are looking forward to be a part of! JCI members are focused on personal development or business networking, some join to help their local community or for international networking. The impact that we were able to generate if we unite all sectors of society would be enormous.

At 2018 JCI World Congress in Goa JCI will work with government agencies, businesses, and local communities to create an innovative and challenging program. A program which provides everyone with the means to multiply his or her impact. Not only during this congress, but in their own country and within their own community.

You can register for the World Congress at the international website of JCI: https://jci.cc/en/events/jci/994.

More information on the World Congress, accommodation and Goa you can find at the official website: http://www.jciwc2018.com/ 

Check out the Congress Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0yCBaoD7_M

We are looking forward to seeing you in Goa!








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