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The Planet Youth Conference in Rome 2023

The Annual Planet Youth Conference 2023: Creating a better future for youth, took place in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy May 3-4 2023

Few snapshots from the event

The Agenda

Moderator: dr. Emanuel Adrian Sarbu

May 3rd

9:00-19:00

9:00-9:45 Registration

May 4th

09:00-16:30

09:00-09:30 Reconvene
Jon
09:45-10:00

Jon Sigfusson
Chairman of Planet Youth
Opening words by Planet Youth

Alfgeir Kristjansson poses for a headshot on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at HSC Studio, in Morgantown, W.Va. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan)
09:30-10:10

Alfgeir Logi Kristjansson
Associate Professor, West Virginia University
Evaluation of the Icelandic Prevention Model

Pall
10:00-10:30
Pall Rikhardsson
CEO of Planet Youth
Planet Youth as a Global organization

Inga
10:10-10:40

Inga Eva Thorisdottir
Chief Analytics Officer
Data Driven Primary Prevention

heida-portrett
10:30-11:00

Heida Björg Hilmisdottir
President for the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities
The importance of primary prevention

Patricia
10:40-11:10

Patricia Ros Garcia
Director for Spain and Latin America
Deployment of Planet Youth in Spain and Latin America

10:00-11:45

Coffee break

11:10 - 12:00

Coffee break

speakers-scotland
11:45 - 12:15

Scotland: Highlands and winning Scotland

Debbie Steward
Coordinator – Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

Eve MacLeod
Senior Health Improvement Specialist

Carlene Rosie
Parent champion

Putting Planet Youth in to
Practice in Scotland and Highland

Seppo
12:00-12:30

Seppo Ryösä
Planet Youth ambassador Finland
Introducing the new Planet Youth Ambassador Program

Alfgeir Kristjansson poses for a headshot on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at HSC Studio, in Morgantown, W.Va. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan)
12:15-13:00

Álfgeir Logi Kristjansson
Associate Professor West Virginia University
Foundation of the Icelandic Prevention Model

Emmet-portrait
12:30-13:00

Emmet Major
Planet Youth Coordinator, West of Ireland
Ireland isn’t Iceland: The successes and challenges of local implementation

13:00-13:30

Open discussion

13:00-13:30

Open discussion

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch

15:00-15:30
Hans Quaghebeur
Chief of Local Police of region Blankenberge – Zuienkerke
Planet Youth in Belgium: The first step

Thorfinnur
15:00-15:30

Thorfinnur Skulason
Planet Youth Chief Communication Officer
Revisiting the Risk and Protective Factors

Magga2
15:30-16:00
Margret Lilja Gudmundsdottir
Chief Knowledge Officer
The Role of Organized activities on youth / Sports / Family / Coalition

Nico
15:30-16:00

Nicolas Barreiro
Parter Relationship Manager
Being a parent in Iceland

events-transparent
17:00-19:00
Networking moment
Adrian
16:00-16:30

Emanuel Adrian Sarbu
Planet Youth Regional Representative – Central Europe
Planet Youth in Bucharest (2007-2022) Additional use of data

Pall

Pall Rikhardsson
CEO of Planet Youth
Closing

The venue

Hotel Quirinale is located in the historic center of Rome, a short walk from landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

Hotel Quirinale - Via Nazionale, 7, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

The speakers

Our own Planet Youth experts shared their knowledge and insights in Rome along with our partners. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from the best in the field.

Registration

Registration has been closed.

If questions arise contact us at conference@planetyouth.org

The Annual Planet Youth Conference 2023: Creating a better future for youth, took place in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy May 3-4 2023