DAY ONE – March 17th
Formal opening of the Conference.
The underlying principles of the Icelandic Prevention Model and the efficient structure and processes the Planet Youth Guidance Program provide for prevention work.
DAY TWO – March 18th
Cultural transferability, speakers from around the world will shed a light on the challenges and opportunities the method provides and how the method has been adjusted to the local context.
DAY THREE – March 19th
How is the Prevention Model being carried out in Iceland? Delivered by local NGO’s, municipalities, youth workers and more. Study visits in the afternoon.
More updates will be provided on the agenda at a later date.
The Planet Youth Conferences focus on youth development, health, and prevention strategies. We bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, and community leaders from around the world to share innovative approaches to reducing substance abuse and promoting positive lifestyle choices among young people.
Held in Reykjavik, the events have served as a platform for global networking and knowledge exchange, fostering progress in creating healthier environments for youth, based on the Icelandic Prevention Model.
THE STUDY VISIT
For those who want to get the opportunity to see how the Icelandic Prevention Model is being carried out in the municipalites in and around Reykjavik we offer a three-hour long study visit on the last day of the conference. Since this is a limited resource with limited seating, secure your seats now.
The Annual Planet Youth Conference will take place on the 17th-19th of March at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica. The event will start at 9:00 AM with registration open from 8:00 AM with estimated closing at 16:00 each day. A networking event will take place from 17:00-19:00 on March 17th. On the 19th of March lectures will end at 12:00, lunch will be provided for all and study visits for registered participants start at 13:00 and end at 16:00.
Price for conference participation is 860 EUR pr. person. Participation in the study visit is 150 EUR pr. person.
Included in the conference fee is a lunch at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica hotel for the three days, with coffee and fruits and light snacks provided during the day, networking event on the first conference day.
Participants will take care of their accommodation and transportation to and from the event.
Partners: If you are implementing the Planet Youth Guidance Program adapting IPM in your country and/or a part of local Planet Youth coalition, please contact us via conference@planetyouth.org for special registration conditions for Planet Youth partners.
Full payment of registration is required by credit card upon booking. Accepted credit cards are Visa & Mastercard. On-line payments are guaranteed through a secure payment site.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of registration must be sent in writing to tobba@atconferences.is.
Cancellations before 17 February will receive a full refund less ISK 10.000 (approx. 67 EUR) administration fee. No refunds can be made for cancellations received after 17 February, but changes can be made at any time. The conference organizers reserve the right to retain all fees paid in the event of non-attendance at the conference. Service fee for all changes and invoices sent for bank transfers is ISK 5.500,- (approx. 37 EUR).
Group bookings
If an invoice for bank-transfer instead of payment with a credit card is needed, please send a request to tobba@atconferences.is
Service-fee for all changes and invoices sent for bank transfers is EUR 35.
Cultural transferability is one of the strengths of the Icelandic Prevention Model allowing it to be effectively implemented in diverse global contexts. The model emphasizes community engagement, data-driven decision-making, and the reinforcement of protective factors such as family involvement and organized extracurricular activities.
Its flexible framework can be tailored to fit the unique cultural, social, and economic conditions of different communities, making it applicable in settings ranging from urban to rural regions. This transferability has enabled the model to foster collaboration in countries across Europe, North and South America, and beyond, demonstrating its potential to promote youth well-being on a global scale.
Hotel Reykjavik Nordica, Iceland, is the Conference venue. It offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea, the hotel features spacious conference facilities, luxurious rooms, a spa, and an award-winning restaurant. It provides an ideal setting for conferences and leisure stays.
Hotel Hilton Reykjavik Nordica offers Planet Youth participants 20% discount off the price of the room if they register online through the booking system of the hotel. To activate the discount use the option “Special Rates” and type in one of the two discount codes WHPRO1, without breakfast, or the code WHPBB1 with breakfast included.
