About the Programme

Calling Youth Advocates with Love for Dublin!

Are you passionate about creating a smart and sustainable future? Do you want to be a voice for your community and help shape the cities of tomorrow? Join the ‘Academy of the Near Future Youth Advisory Panel’—a dynamic and engaging programme designed for 15 to 18-year-olds who are eager to lead, advocate, and make a real impact on their environment.

This programme is a collaboration between CONNECT research Centre of Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City Council.

Through a series of workshops, reflection sessions, and a final hands-on project, participants will have the chance to help shape Academy of the Near Future programmes on smart and sustainable cities and work with Dublin City Council staff on a city regeneration project.

Programme Highlights

• 10 Interactive workshops and reflection sessions

• 1 Small final hands-on project

• Engage with experts from Dublin City Council, CONNECT and Academy of the Near Future

• Make an impact in your community