Youth Conference – Katuaq, Nuuk

Monday, May 13, 2024

Conference for 9th–10th grade + GUX 1–3G, business school, vocational school, and university students

TimeSession / EventSpeakers / PanelistsNotes
08:30–09:15RegistrationRegistration, program & badge distribution
09:30–09:45WelcomeChristian KeldsenModerator: Maja Motzfeldt-Haahr, TUC Greenland
Introduction, background, and business as part of civil society
09:45–10:00Presentation: Democracy – what it is, who participates, and why it mattersMorten Nornild, Jurist & Lecturer, Ilisimatusarfik
10:00–10:25Presentation: Social Media – Are They Important for Democracy?Qupanuk Olsen, Q's Greenland
Jens Frederik Nielsen, Member of Inatsisartut for Demokratiit
10:25–10:45Presentation: Young Entrepreneurs in Greenland – Fonden for Entreprenørskab Kalaallit NunaatNukappiaraq Kristiansen, Regional Leader FFE-KN
Christian Vintergaard, Board Member FFE-KN
10:45–11:05Break
11:05–11:25Presentation: Unlocking the Power of Greenlandic YouthAnette Molbech, Arctic Action
Palleq Kristiansen, Aia Jeppson, Aviaaja Korneliussen
11:25–12:10Panel: Future New Workplaces in GreenlandMichelle Kielmann, Inussuk
Pauli Angutimmarik Thomsen, Naviair
Susanne Christensen, Kalaallit Nunaani Brugseni
Bent Salling, Polar Seafood Greenland
Bent Olsvig Jensen, Lumina Sustainable Minerals
Moderator: Christian Keldsen
12:10–13:00Lunch
13:00–13:25Presentation: The Power for Good – Why Diplomacy Matters in 2024Emma Hopkins, British Ambassador to Denmark
13:25–13:45Presentation: The Young Greenlandic Leader in a Time of Sustainability and InclusionMiki Brøns & Bent Salling, Polar Seafood
13:45–14:05Presentation: What Does Sustainability Mean to You?Aviaaja Lyberth Hauptmann
14:05–14:20Break / Competition ParticipationAnswer questions at mailbox in the auditorium
14:20–15:00Panel: Political Ambitions for Greenlandic Youth with Sustainability in MindMúte B. Egede (IA), Jens Frederik Nielsen (Demokratiit), Aqqalu Jerimiassen (Atassut), Erik Jensen (Siumut, TBC), Paarnannguaq Jonathansen (Siumut)
Moderators: Kassaaluk Kristensen (Sermitsiaq), Dora Evaldsen (Journalism Student)
15:05–15:25Presentation: Music and Art as a CareerFrederik & Christian Elsner
15:25–15:55Panel Debate: Building a Bridge of IceAaja Chemnitz Larsen (IA), Yvonne Jones (Canada), Senator Lisa Murkowski (Alaska)
15:55–16:00Competition Follow-up
16:00–16:15Presentation: Thank You for Today – Future of GreenlandMúte B. Egede, Chair of Naalakkersuisut
16:15–17:00Performance: Foyer ConcertChristian & Frederik ElsnerSponsored by the British Embassy