New Democracy Ideas Under Way – Lindholmen Democracy Talks
Do not miss when 24 blazing 18-24-olds from 15 countries propose how to energize democracy!
The International Youth Conference is the core annual event of the IYTT. During four hectic days, 24 conference participants, selected from 184 applications submitted to us during the summer, are discussing, deliberating and bringing out their best ideas on the strengthening of democracy. This very special edition of Lindholmen Democracy Talks is the grand finale of this year’s conference that presents our youth’s democracy promoting proposals.
The presentation will be challenged by a distinguished panel of scholars and experts. Also, we hope that you, the audience, will bring your best questions and reflections and join us in an open discussion of the challenges and possibilities of the open society.
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg, Managing Director IYTT
International Youth Conference 2021 Final Presentation
Four conference participants (TBA)
Panel Commentary
Ann Ighe – Editor of cultural journal Ord & Bild
Markus Johansson – Postdoctoral Researcher in Political Science, Gothenburg University
Martin Svensson – Co-Director, AI Sweden
Jenny Wiik – Associate Professor in Media and Communication studies. Researcher and project manager, Lindholmen Science Park
Open Floor Discussion
Watch this past event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXxTg-HQVck&t=3593s
Youth Fellows on demand!
Youth Fellows on demand!
September 26
The ideas of the IYTT and our methods for developing them are finding new audiences, a testament to the fact that the work we do resonates with people in politics, business and civil society.
Over the last few months, the IYTT has received many requests for collaborations by various organizations. Our Youth Fellows are especially in demand – contributing to a wide range of national and international events and conferences. We broaden our involvement and widen our network; doors are opening to our Youth Fellows, their hard work is recognized and they are given the opportunity to make themselves heard.
We have previously mentioned our participation in the Athens Democracy Forum 29 September – 1 October. Our second day presentation was delivered by IYTT Director Urban Strandberg together with Youth Fellows Philippine Dutailly and Fabian Wiek. It was very well received by the conference and is available here.
The week before, at the annual Gothenburg Book Fare, Youth Fellow Lisa Lundgren participated in a live-streamed seminar on media literacy entitled 100 lessons for a strengthened democracy hosted by The Swedish Media Council.
At the European Parliament Youth Event (EYE) on 7 September, Lisa Lundgren, together with Youth Fellow colleague Petter Rodebjer, lead the online workshop Speaking truth to power – developing a sharp policy proposal. The workshop was honored by the special appearance of Swedish EU-minister Hans Dahlgren.
Lisa and Petter lead a similar workshop, Speaking truth to power: How to promote a policy proposal on October 13. This was within the ACT NOW Local Changemakers webinar series hosted by the Innovation in Politics Institute of Vienna.
The Future of democracy summit at Lindholmen Science Park 20-21 October, saw the appearance of Youth Fellows Jouman Tafnkji, Lisa Lundgren, and Petter Rodebjer. The Youth Fellows kept records during the roundtable discussions and, forming a special panel, provided reflections on the issues discussed. Furthermore, Youth Fellows Michele Castrezzati, Philippine Dutailly, Francisco Jose Lopez, Julia Strandquist, and Fabian Wiek contributed 1-minute reflective videos serving as thought provoking interludes in the proceedings. IYTT Director Urban Strandberg took part of the conference as roundtable moderator.
At the Volvo Tech Show on 26 October, 14.00-16.30, Youth Fellows Ergys Brocaj, Fabian Wiek, Lisa Lundgren, Lisa Mastiaux, and Petter Rodebjer, together with IYTT Director Urban Strandberg appear under the heading “IYTT catalyzing future ideas”.
Finally, on 28-29 October (14.40-15.40), Youth Fellows Lina Arvidsson and Fermín Lecanda will be moderating a Stockholm International Democracy Talks (SIDT), 2021 under the heading ‘Young people’s engagement in democracy’.
Expressions of Empowerment
Expressions of Empowerment
September 24
An exhibition of artistic interpretations of democracy
The International Youth Think Tank (IYTT) is a Gothenburg-based initiative mobilizing youth towards the aim of promoting a democracy movement based on open society values.
Youth participating in IYTT’s annual International Youth Conference in 2020 developed eight tangible proposals to sustain an open and democratic society in today’s challenging times.
The theme of empowerment links each proposal: empowering people through supportive governance, information, and participation.
To expand the ideas and spread the message further, the IYTT announced an open call for artistic interpretations of the proposals. The call was open from June 9 through September 13.
Of the 26 pieces submitted by people from all over the world—in a wide range of artistic forms—, 11 pieces have been selected for Expressions of Empowerment.
The spirit of the call, however, extends beyond the present collection: the proposals presented by the IYTT are seeds, starting points for your further reflections, discussions, and expressions concerning democracy, contemporary challenges, and path-breaking ways forward.
Curators: IYTT Youth Fellows Michele Castrezzati, Larissa Möckel, Mirjam Vallström, Fabian Wiek, and Yassine Ben Yacoub, and IYTT Managing Director & Co-Founder Urban Strandberg. Producers and Editors: JOHFORS PRODUCTIONS. Executive Producer: IYTT Managing Director & Co-Founder Urban Strandberg. Music: Jaden Raso
