The Future Is Ours Symposium - 9th May

The Horsfall / 42nd Street

Join us on May 9th for "The Future Is Ours Symposium" where we'll explore transforming opportunities for young people!

Manchester Central Library

🌟Day 2 In-Person AttendanceJoin us in-person for Day 2 of The Future Is Ours Symposium, where a VIP audience of young people, creatives, professionals, and decision-makers will participate in a live-streamed national conversation exploring the expansion of creative approaches and the role of creativity in transforming young people’s mental health and wellbeing, reaching a virtual audience of 300+ launching the next chapter of our campaign.

This intimate space will invite attendees to:🎤 Engage in thought-provoking keynote talks from leading experts in mental health, policy, and the creative sector. (Speakers to be released soon) 🎭 Experience powerful narratives and young person-led provocations – firsthand accounts of how creativity supports their mental health and wellbeing. 🎬 Watch creative storytelling, short films and in conversation interviews from young artists, revealing the ‘active ingredients’ that make creativity a powerful tool for wellbeing. 🤝 Take part in an interactive panel discussion, where sector leaders, policymakers, and health professionals respond to the experiences shared. ❓ Ask questions in real-time, contributing to a policy-driven conversation aimed at influencing funding, accessibility, and systemic change in mental health support. 🌍 Our goal for Day 2: To turn lived experiences into meaningful action, using the insights shared by young people to spark conversations, identify solutions, and driving meaningful policy changes that expand access to creative mental health support and increase future opportunities for young people.

<h3>📍 Venue &amp; Accessibility:</h3>🔹 Location: Manchester Central Library, a fully accessible venue in the heart of the city. 🔹 Travel: Easily accessible by tram (St Peter’s Square stop), bus, and rail. Limited parking available nearby. 🎟️Ticket Information: The Future Is Ours Symposium Day 2- 9th MayManchester Central Library, Time: 9.30am-12.30pmTicket Prices: No profit is made from the event and all sales support the funding of the event. 🫶Any additional donations are welcome.

Agenda

Join us in between 9.30-10am  for refreshments and networking whenever you wish. Explore artwork and our creative shop. ~9.40am creative films.

The Future Is Ours Symposium - 9th May

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