The Future Is Ours Symposium - 9th May

Join 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.

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You can also join online. Book your place for online attendance here.