Power Shift is a series of three extraordinary events in Geelong, Adelaide and Canberra that will inspire, activate and connect thousands of young people to address climate change together.
Building on the stellar success of Power Shift 2009, Power Shift 2010 will empower and train the next generation of climate leaders to achieve positive change.
The events details are:
Power Shift 2010 Adelaide – Adelaide University – July 31 to August 1
Power Shift 2010 Canberra – Australian National University – August 7 to 8
Power Shift 2010 Geelong – Deakin University Waterfront Campus – August 14 to 15
The program includes:
- Inspirational keynote speeches from people such as Nobel Prize Winner David Karoly, Young Victorian of the Year Dan Adams, former Deputy Premier of Victoria John Thwaites, renewable energy expert Mark Diesendorf… and many, many more! (speakers will vary between the three conferences)
- Workshops on how to communicate climate change, how to build a group to take action on your community, as well as a variety of other topics.
- Participate in a big media event with your fellow participants to show young people want clean energy.
- BBQ and well-known bands (we’ll release the names soon) on the Saturday evening
- Planning sessions with other young people from your region
- There will be some catering at some of the events (to be confirmed)
Power Shift is part conference, part festival, part training, part celebration of the power of young people to change the world, and so much more.
Click here for more information or to register to attend the event.
For information on sponsoring or supporting this event contact ellen.sandell@youthclimatecoalition.org
