Bright Ideas for the Future – Fifth Anniversary International Youth Conference Presentation
Presenting the ideas of 24 young democracy innovators from 12 countries.
For the fifth year in a row, we are gathering 24 young people aged 18–24, in a collaboration to bring forth visionary ideas on the strengthening and development of democracy. 540 young persons from 68 countries have applied to this year’s conference, signifying our international outreach. The proud city of Barcelona, first to hold the title of European Capital of Democracy, are graciously hosting this our fifth anniversary conference. This event concludes the conference, giving the general public the opportunity to tap into the great minds of the leaders of tomorrow.
The event will start with a 10-minute presentation of the proposals that have been produced during the conference, followed by comments from a four-headed panel. The event is concluded by an open floor discussion when the audience is given the opportunity to share comments and questions.
Get to know the brilliant conference participants by taking part in their personal presentations.
Time: Thursday 23 November, 13.00-14.00 CEST
Location: Espai Jove La Fontana, Carrer Gran de Gràcia, 190-192, Barcelona
If you are unable to join us in person, you may follow the event streaming on our Youtube channel.
Warm welcome!
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg - Managing Director IYTT
International Youth Conference 2023 Final Presentation
Four conference participants (TBA)
Panel Commentary
Cecilia Malmström - Former European Commissioner. IYTT Co-Founder, Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), and member of the IYTT Reference Group (Zoom)
Anna Terrón Cusí - Former Member of the European Parliament, Director of the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), and member of the IYTT Reference Group
Anna Hellmark - Exploration and Enabling Labs (EEL) at Personal Center, R&D, Volvo Car Corporation
Adrià Ballester - Founder and Street Volunteer in Barcelona, The Free Conversations Movement
Open Floor Discussion
Ceremonial Presentation of Final Conference Report to the City of Barcelona
Pau Solanilla - City of Barcelona Commissioner for International Relations, and City Promotion
Watch this past event:
https://www.youtube.com/live/12hx2USWeoc?si=GWYUe2ugHvxt3rxU
Open Call! Fifth Anniversary International Youth Conference
Open Call!
Fifth Anniversary International Youth Conference20-23 November 2023
29 May
Hosted by Barcelona – the first European Capital of Democracy
When we started the think tank in 2019, we could not imagine that our fourth international youth conference in November 2022 would generate 217 applications from 57 countries. Just as little did we expect that The New York Times would profile three of our Youth Fellows in full coverage, or that we in May 2023 would publish a second edition of The Handbook for Innovative Democracy: Policy Proposals for Decision Makers. This is to say, that I am extremely proud of our Youth Fellows, and that I look very much forward to our fifth anniversary conference in Barcelona, the first European Capital of Democracy, on 20-23 November.
As always, we refuse apathy and pessimism, yet again strengthening our resolve to promote the voices and leadership of the youth. With determination and pride, we hereby open the call for applications to the fifth International Youth Conference.
You who are 18 to 24 years of age and are living in Europe at the time of the conference – let us entrust you with the challenges of our world and help you to develop actionable proposals that inspire prosperity and democracy – take the opportunity to start your development as a democracy innovator! As a participant in the conference, you will be given the opportunity to stay on in the think tank as one of our Youth Fellows to develop your ideas and present them at high-profile international events.
Take the chance to take the lead towards a sustainable future and an open democratic society.
Apply no later than 14 August.