INFORM network Events

Time

Topic

Speaker(s)

From 9.00

Registration

Venue: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1645, Malta

Chris Bonett

9.00 – 10.00

Introduction

• Alexander FERSTL, Head of Sector, DG Regional & Urban Policy, European Commission
• Maja SCHUSSLER, Communication Officer, DG Regional & Urban Policy, European Commission

Welcome

Webstreaming

Chris BONETT, Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds, Malta

10.00 - 11.00

Youth – Europe’s future  

Welcome message

Roberta METSOLA
President of the European Parliament

Award ceremony
EUinMySchool competition for the pupils from Malta who visited and reported from EU projects

• Maria Pia Pace, Director General, Ministry For The Economy, European Funds And Lands, Malta dans l’Award Ceremony
• Theresa ZAHRA, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta

Key Note Speech
Beyond Lockdown: the ‘pandemic scar’ on young people

Maria RODRIGUEZ ALCAZAR, European Youth Forum, Board Member

11.30 - 12.00

European Year of Youth 2022 - Eurobarometer results

Karin FEHRINGER, Programme Manager - Youth Policy and Programmes, DG Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission

12.00 - 13.00

Youth and recovery: EU initiatives for youth and how to reach out

Panel discussion

• Tomke TRÁVNÍČEK, Transeuropean Learning Network (TLN)
• Jason ZAMMIT, National coordinator for European Year of Youth in Malta
• Karin FEHRINGER, Programme Manager - Youth Policy and Programmes, DG EAC
• Moderator: Ian MCCAFFERTY, Eurofound

13.00 - 14.00

Lunch

14.00 - 15.30

Parallel workshops

1) Master your digital literacy in speaking with the Millennials and the Generation Z

Webstreaming

Trainer: Diana ZSOLDOS, Social media and web content manager, DG for Interpretation, European Commission

2) Turning trends into tactics: exploring newsletters and audio

Webstreaming

Trainer: Ian McCAFFERTY, Publishing and Production Manager, Eurofound

3) How to reach young audiences in 2022 – Lessons from young journalists

Webstreaming

Moderator: Florin RUGINA, Information & Communication Officer, DG Regional & Urban Policy, European Commission

Speakers from Youth4Regions programme alumni:

• Marta VIGANO, DW Brussels
• Amée ZOUTBERG, freelance journalist, the Netherlands
• Alex MAXIA, Nordljud Sweden
• Dino SUBAŠIĆ, RTV Slovenia

15.30 - 16.00

Coffee break

16.00 - 17.30

Parallel workshops (repeated, see information above)

17.45

Walking tour through the city centre of Valetta (optional)

20.00

Dinner

Hosted by Malta
Venue: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1645, Malta

Time

Topic

Speaker(s)

From 9.00

Welcome message

Nicolas Schmit
European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Youth Participation: Expectations and involvement

Webstreaming

Panel discussion

• Ruth PASERMAN, Director, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission
• Anna Maria LINSALATA, Communication Manager ERDF & ESF Regional OP Emilia-Romagna,  YOUZ project
• Fons JANSSEN, National Coordinator for Climate Pact (NL); Interreg Youth Manifesto
• Astrid AULNETTE, Interreg Information & Communication Officer
• Moderator: Maria RODRIGUEZ ALCAZAR, European Youth Forum

10.30 - 11.00

Break

11.00 - 12.30

‘Country mixers’ – Exchange on best youth communication projects  

Informal presentation and sharing of best practices on successful youth projects in the regions and/or Member States.

12.30 - 13.30

Lunch

13.30 - 18.00

Visit of EU-funded projects in Malta

19.30

Dinner
Hosted by the European Commission
Venue: Esplora Science Museum/Villa Bighi Gardens

From 21.30

Bus transfers back to the conference venue

Time

Topic

Speaker(s)

9.00 - 10.30

Fund-Specific meetings (in parallel)

Inform EU Social - Webstreaming

Inform EU Home - Webstreaming

Inform EU Maritime - Webstreaming

Inform EU Recovery

10.30 - 11.00

Coffee Break