Following the success of the last TEDxYouth@Brum conference and its theme of ‘An Age of Change” , the theme of our 2020 conference will be ‘Insert Future Here’
The theme this year builds on the previous theme ‘An Age of Change’ and stems from the question, what is the result of change? What comes next? Within the UK 2019 was the year of change and uncertainty with pivotal moments surrounding climate change, Brexit and the General Election. The 31st January marked the official day of Brexit, society is currently divided at this result, generations are currently divided at this result and communities were more divided than ever.
Young people were also at the forefront of connectivity; the climate change agenda and effectively the world stopped to listen to what the next generation demanded. More people voted in elections than ever in a generation and previous organisations that were deemed untouchable, have been successfully held to account. After a series of major tumultuous transformations it is evident that now is a time to reflect and build on the aftermath of change.
Therefore the future is here, the future is right now. There has been a shift beyond the uncertainty and we are in an age of choice, we have choices to repeat historic divisive historical patterns or invest in the power of collaboration against the odds and build a new world. Birmingham is known for having a D.I.Y mentality, and young people are known for being resilient and innovative. As we enter a new decade it is time to highlight a new dialogue, wherein we will platform innovative ideas, gather the learnings from archaic institutions and connect the residents of the city to forge a new future collectively.
What is certain is that in 2020 we will *Insert future here* and young people have the power to lead this movement, as the most connected, technologically resilient and global generation we aim to create a platform to evidence impact of young people and innovation against the odds!
The theme this year builds on the previous theme ‘An Age of Change’ and stems from the question, what is the result of change? What comes next? Within the UK 2019 was the year of change and uncertainty with pivotal moments surrounding climate change, Brexit and the General Election. The 31st January marked the official day of Brexit, society is currently divided at this result, generations are currently divided at this result and communities were more divided than ever.
Young people were also at the forefront of connectivity; the climate change agenda and effectively the world stopped to listen to what the next generation demanded. More people voted in elections than ever in a generation and previous organisations that were deemed untouchable, have been successfully held to account. After a series of major tumultuous transformations it is evident that now is a time to reflect and build on the aftermath of change.
Therefore the future is here, the future is right now. There has been a shift beyond the uncertainty and we are in an age of choice, we have choices to repeat historic divisive historical patterns or invest in the power of collaboration against the odds and build a new world. Birmingham is known for having a D.I.Y mentality, and young people are known for being resilient and innovative. As we enter a new decade it is time to highlight a new dialogue, wherein we will platform innovative ideas, gather the learnings from archaic institutions and connect the residents of the city to forge a new future collectively.
What is certain is that in 2020 we will *Insert future here* and young people have the power to lead this movement, as the most connected, technologically resilient and global generation we aim to create a platform to evidence impact of young people and innovation against the odds!
