The Annual Planet Youth Conference 2025

The Cultural Transferability of the Icelandic Prevention Model

Day 1

Upstream Prevention Strategies for Youth Well-being

Day 2

Challenges and Opportunities in Cultural Transferability

Day 3

Lessons from Iceland: Insights for Global Adaptation

Day 1 // 07:30 - 17:20
Upstream Prevention Strategies for Youth Well-being

Moderated by Kristina Sperkova

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09:20 - 09:30
Hon. Jenny Hill - Ambassador for Canada in Iceland
From Iceland to Canada: Strengthening Youth Well-Being Through Global Collaboration
09:30 - 09:50
Dagur B. Eggertsson - MP and a former Mayor of Reykjavík
Opening Words by the Patron of Planet Youth
09:50 - 10:25
Professor Ilona Kickbusch - DTH-Lab Director Founder and Chair of the Global Health Centre
The Digital Determinants of Adolescents Health
10:30 - 10:40
Dr. Salvör Nordal- The Ombudsman for Children in Iceland
Better Future for Children?
10:40 - 10:50
Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara - The Minister of State for Youth and Child Affairs
Opening words on perspective of Planet Youth in Uganda
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break / Networking
11:30- 12:00
Dr. Álfgeir Logi Kristjánsson - Professor, West Virginia University
Foundations of the Icelandic Prevention Model
12:00 - 12:30
Margrét Lilja Guðmundsdóttir - Chief Knowledge Officer at Planet Youth
IPM Implementation globally within the Planet Youth Guidance Program
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch Buffet
14:00 - 14:25
Dr. Mariano Montenegro - Director of the regional office of Colombo Plan for Latin America and the caribbean
Training and technical assistance of workforce in prevention programs and their methodology
14:25 - 14:45
Dr. Johan Strijdom - Extraordinary professor in a research programme on gerontology at the North West University, South Africa.
The role of workers in the Social and Solidarity Economy in National Drug Control Master Plan implementation: The case of Botswana
14:45 - 15:30
Dr. Harvey Milkman -PhD, Senior Policy Advisor for Planet Youth, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Metropolitan State University of Denver
EVERY CHILD STRONG: How to Promote Healthy Child Development
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break / Networking
16:00 - 16:20
Patricia Ros Garcia - Regional Representitive for Spain and Latin America at Planet Youth
Planet Youth: 5 Years Transforming Communities in Spain and Latin America
16:20 - 16:40
Dr. Ingibjörg Eva Þórisdóttir - Planet Youth CAAO
Data Driven Prevention Focusing on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Adolescents
16:40 - 16:55
Dr. Páll Ríkharðsson - Planet Youth CEO
Creating Value with Planet Youth
16:55 - 17:20
Páll
Dr. Páll Ríkharðsson- Planet Youth CEO
Wrapping up day 1 of the conference
17:20 - 19:00
Networking
Day 2 // 09:00 - 17:00
Challenges and Opportunities in Cultural Transferability

Moderated by Kristina Sperkova

09:00 - 09:30
Matej Košir - Director at UTRIP, Chairperson at Vienna NGO Committee, Past-President of ICARA
The role and importance of NGOs in mobilising communities for evidence-based prevention
09:30 - 10:00
Dr. Adrian Sarbu- University of Bucharest, Planet Youth Regional Representative
The Extended use of Planet Youth Data in Suicide Prevention
10:00 - 10:30
Kristina Sperkova - President of Movendi International
Barriers for the public good. How commercial determinants hinder youth from thriving.
10:30 - 11:00
Anna Bára Unnarsdóttir - Knowledge Specialist at Planet Youth
Navigating the Planet Youth Academy: Empowering Guidance Program Participants with Knowledge and Tools
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break / Networking
11:30 - 12:00
Zahra Hedges - CEO of Winning Scotland
Thinking Local, Acting National—Planet Youth in Scotland
12:00 - 12:30
12:00 - 12:30
Dr. Zilla North - Planet Youth Coordinator in George, South Africa
Mythbusters: How the Planet Youth survey results support our understanding of violence in South Africa
12:00 - 12:30
12:00 - 12:30
Ncediswa Bolotina - Planet Youth coordinator, Western Cape Health
Mythbusters: How the Planet Youth survey results support our understanding of violence in South Africa
12:00 - 12:30
12:00 - 12:30
Dehran Swart - Planet Youth coordinator University of Cape Town (UCT)
Mythbusters: How the Planet Youth survey results support our understanding of violence in South Africa
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Buffet
13:30 - 14:00
Networking/ Exhibition in Foyer
14:00 - 14:30
Rosamund Dunkley -Director, Division of Mental Health Promotion and Wellbeing ​at the Public Health Agency of Canada
The Icelandic Prevention Model in the Canadian Context – Canada’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Program
14:30 - 15:00
Trevor Denhartogh - Executive Director, Undercurrent Youth Society
How to start Implementing Planet Youth
15:00 - 15:30
Meghan Francis - Nespelem District Representative, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Washington State Tribal Prevention Systems - North Star
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break / Networking
16:00 - 16:20
Mikael Grannas - Mayor, Municipality of Sipoo, Finland
First Year of a Long Journey in Sipoo
16:20 - 16:40
Emmet Major -Planet Youth Coordinator WRDATF
Adapting the Icelandic Prevention Model for use in Ireland.
16:40 - 17:00
Panel Discussions- Moderated by Kristina Sparkova
Wrapping up the second conference day
17:00 - 19:00
Networking
Day 3 // 09:00 - 13:30
Lessons from Iceland: Insights for Global Adaptation

Moderated by Kristina Sperkova

09:00 - 09:20
Amanda Karima Ólafsdóttir - Head of Office Division, Education Department
Child-Friendly Municipalities safeguard the interests of all children!
11:00 - 11:30
Jakob Sindri Þórsson - Specialist in the Administration Division of Kópavogur Municipality
Child-Friendly Municipalities safeguard the interests of all children!
09:20 - 09:40
Marta Kristín Hreiðarsdóttir - Head of information and Planning at the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police
The Role of Police in Prevention
09:40 - 10:00
Daði Rafnsson - Program Manager of the Kopavogur College dual sports program
The Icelandic Youth Sport Model
10:00 - 10:20
Andrea Marel - Director of Youth Programs
Prevention work in Reykjavík´s Youth centers
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break / Networking
11:00 - 11:20
Steinunn Sigurjónsdottir - Planet Youth Data Analyst and Visualization Specialist
Growing up in the Icelandic prevention model
11:20 - 12:00
Youth In Scotland & Iceland -
Voices of Youth
12:00 - 12:30
Kristina Sperkova - President of Movendi International
Wrapping up the final day of the Annual Planet Youth Conference
12:00 - 12:30
Dr. Páll Ríkharðsson- Planet Youth CEO
Closing of the Conference
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 16:00
Study Visits
12:30 - 14:00
Study Visit Group 2
12:30 - 14:00
Study Visit Group 3
12:30 - 14:00
Study Visit Group 4
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