Deadline: 25-Mar-22
The European Development Days (EDD) 2022 Young Leaders Programme offers a unique opportunity for young people from all over the world with strong expertise and commitment to positive social change to share their views, influence decision-makers and stakeholders and further develop leadership skills.
The European Development Days (EDD) aims to allow young people to share their views, influence decision-makers and stakeholders, and develop their full potential as leaders and change-makers.
Themes and Topics
- Digital
- Topic 1: Inclusive and green growth
- Topic 2: Open and secure internet
- Topic 3: Digital and data economies
- Climate and energy
- Topic 1: Green and just energy transition
- Topic 2: Integration energy markets
- Transport
- Topic 1: Infrastructure connectivity
- Topic 2: Green and safe mobility
- Topic 3: Urban development, smart and interconnected cities
- Health
- Topic 1: Security of supply chains and development of local manufacturing
- Education and research
- Topic 1: Science, Technology, Innovation and Research
- Topic 2: Quality education
Types of Sessions
There will be different types of sessions around these themes and topics, offering different possibilities for you to participate:
- High-Level Panels (HLPs) are highly visible segments of the programme and feature high-profile policymakers and speakers for thought-provoking debates.
- Lab Debates are smaller version of HLPs. They foster debates on the EDD 2022’s topics in an interactive and engaging way.
- Project/Report Presentations are for organisers to share their latest reports and projects on a topic relevant to the EDD’s main theme.
- Brainstorming Sessions are interactive, topic-oriented sessions that enable organisers to involve the audience in rolling-up their sleeves and proposing concrete recommendations through facilitated group-problem solving. Brainstorming sessions will only be held onsite. A summary of the outcomes will however be presented to the audience onsite and online.
- Agora Sessions are an open, multi-purpose area where the EDD community can meet, discuss and listen to new ideas in short, 20-minute sessions held entirely onsite. Agoras are the perfect setting for more informal, highly dynamic discussions.
Eligibility Criteria
As a lead organisation, you may submit up to one proposal for a session (i.e., High-Level Panel, Lab, Project presentation or Brainstorming), up to one proposal for an Agora, up to one proposal for an exhibition, and up to one proposal for a Global Village stand. As a partner organisation, you may be part of additional proposals.
For more information, visit https://eudevdays.eu/get-involved