Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 4.00 p.m., Room D
Hosted by: The Global Experience e.V.
From information to participation - for the first time in human history, tools are available that enable basically everyone to play an active role in society and make his or her own voice heard. The key to this is digital literacy and a generation of digital natives that have grown up with a whole new set of tools and the option of educating themselves.
This session examines the role of young people in creating new ways of digital participation and showcases exemplary practices of digital projects for social good.
What makes young people become digital activists? And why would some of them dedicate all of their time to campaigning for issues such as human rights, transparency or gender equality?
The session also engages experts to discuss the settings that spark creativity and make young people participate actively in society. It also takes a critical look at what young people demand from their educational institutions and political leaders to create a more active society.
The session is hosted by the organizers of the Digital Participation Camp, an international initiative that draws young people together once a year to live, learn and work collectively to create new websites, apps and campaigns for social good.
This fishbowl session not only talks about participation but also actively engages it. A team of social media moderators will filter contributions from the audience throughout the session and regularly incorporate them on stage. Two open seats will serve as a direct link to engage the audience.
Panelists:
Adel, Abbas
Founder, MorsiMeter.com, Egypt
Montandon, Adam
Associate Professor of Innovation, Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education, Denmark
Muloongo, Jason
Co-Founder and COO, funda, South Africa
Mushtaq, Momal
Founder, The Freedom Traveller, Pakistan
Norwood, James
Associate Professor, Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education, Denmark
Moderation:
Haas, Mathias
CEO, SuperSocial, Austria
Schmengler, Dominik
CEO, department of tomorrow, Germany
Schmid, Carina
Manager, The Global Experience, Germany