Creating a Better Future for Youth

Join us and learn how to succeed in youth substance use prevention

Based on the Icelandic Prevention Model

Mark your calendar! and come to Rome on 3rd and 4th of May 2023


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

Registration is open!

The Annual Planet Youth Conference is coming to Rome on May 3rd and 4th and taking place at Hotel Quirinale in the elegant Sala Verdi meeting room. The admission fee is 490 EUR. Included is access to all presentations provided by our speakers. Lunch will be provided for the two days and coffee during the day. Networking event will take place on the 3rd of May.

Participants will self have to arrange and pay for their own travels and accomodation. Conference language is English.
If you are a Planet Youth partner please contact our employees through conference@planetyouth.org for partner admission.

Prevention based on data

The Icelandic model is an evidence-based prevention method developed for the last 20 years in Iceland. The method is composed of ten steps extending from research to action on a local level and has been applied in the majority of municipalities in Iceland since 1998. The result has been noticeable, showing a steady decrease in the use of substances amongst Icelandic adolescents, currently measuring amongst the lowest in Europe. Substance use amongst Icelandic adolescents was one of the highest in Europe in 1998.

The Agenda

May 3rd

9:30-19:00

May 4th

10:00-16:30

Jon

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)

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

Pall
Pall Rikhardsson
CEO of Planet Youth
Planet Youth as a Global organization

Inga

Inga Eva Thorisdottir
Chief Analytics Officer
Data Driven Primary Prevention

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

Patricia

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

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Guest of Honor
TBA

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

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

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

Seppo

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

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

Thorfinnur

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

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Margret Lilja Gudmundsdottir
Chief Knowledge Officer
The Role of Organized activities on youth / Sports / Family / Coalition

Nico

Nicolas Barreiro
Parter Relationship Manager
Being a parent in Iceland

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Networking moment
Adrian

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 will be sharing their knowledge and insights in Rome. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from the best in the field.

Registration

Registration for the Event is open and the early bird admission fee will be available until the 1st of March.

If questions arise contact us at conference@planetyouth.org

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