Change Course Conference
dal 7/12/2012 al 10/12/2012
Segnalato da
7/12/2012
Change Course Conference
Theather Winterthur, Winterthur
60 young and creative activists, artists, thinkers, filmmakers, scientists and members of international (youth) movements from all over the world in a series of workshops and public events.
From 8th- 11th December, the Club of Rome has invited 60 young and creative activists, artists, future thinkers, filmmakers, young scientists and members of international (youth) movements from all over the world to Winterthur.
In a series of full-day workshops and public events, the Change Course Conference will address the issue of change and the question of how to (really) make it happen.
A debate on the future of humanity and the planet
In a relatively short period of a few decades, our planet has changed dramatically: Today we live in a world where, on the whole, people are healthier, wealthier, better educated, better informed and better connected than ever before.
The possibilities to make changes, to bring people together, to obtain and disseminate information, to use various media outlets and to voice your own opinions are better than they ever were.
Processes of transformation and the dynamics of change
At the same time, it is easier to see exactly how our actions are affecting our planet and to evaluate and assess how future trends and challenges can be met long-term. There are a lot of good concepts, new ideas and pioneering projects which should help us to achieve sustainable and long-term changes.
The question is: Why do we not do it then?
In what kind of world do we want to live in the future? How can we achieve our goals? Which factors favour change? What is it that is actually stopping us?
A meeting of international (youth) movements
The Change Course Conference meets the reality of a youth in transition. Despite seemingly decreasing active and passive participation in traditional political and democratic processes, the young generation is, to a large extent, very active and political. This commitment manifests itself in a wave of new movements.
The Change Course Conference will welcome many representatives of these movements: Known activists and bloggers from the Arab Spring, Greece, China and South America, members of the “Occupy” and “Indigandos” movements, politicians from the Pirate Party, activists from Central Africa and many more.
Events and programme
Shaping our future
Saturday, 8th December, 19.00-21.45, Theater Winterthur: „Change on Stage“
We invite you to a unique and inspiring journey around the world: Meet young, active people from all over the world and see their commitment to a viable and more equitable future. Experience an exceptional cultural programme on the theatre stage based on the topics of the future, values, change and transformation.
With the support and contributions from the Swiss rapper Greis, Micheline Calmy-Rey, Stéphane Hessel, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Michael Künzle and others.
Tickets (10 CHF reduced / 20 CHF) can be reserved under your name by email to: changecourseconference@clubofrome.org or per by fax to 052 244 08. The event will be held in English.
Get involved and bring your ideas into the frame!
Saturday, 8th December, 16.30-18.00, Theater Winterthur: „Speed-Dating the Future“
(in cooperation with W.I.R.E.)
You want to bring your own ideas and topics? Take part in the Speed-Dating: In short two-way conversations, participants from different backgrounds can swap their ideas and develop working hypotheses for the world of tomorrow.
The findings and results of the Speed-Dating will be the starting point for the thematic focus of the workshops over the following three days.
The Club of Rome has invited a number of its own members as well as international journalists and personalities from the fields of diplomacy, industry, academia and civil society to participate.
Deadline for applications is 20th November by email to: nwirz@clubofrome.org. The event will be held in English.
Tuesday, 11th December, 16.00-18.30, ZHAW, School of Management and Law
Closing event
(in cooperation with the ZHAW, School of Management and Law)
Presentation of the results by the participants of the workshop groups and formal closure with contributions from André Haelg, Micheline Calmy-Rey, Anders Wijkman and others.
Deadline for applications is 1st December by email to: changecourseconference@clubofrome.org. The event will be held in English.
Contact
Club of Rome – International Centre
Lagerhausstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
Phone: + 41 (0) 52 244 0808
Fax: +41 0) 52 244 0809
Theather Winterthur
Theaterstrasse 4, 8400 Winterthur.
ZHAW School of Management and Law
St. Georgenplatz 2, 8400 Winterthur