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Youth Urge Global Leaders in Davos to Make Pledge Towards Addressing Global Goal in 2020
Dream Tank leading through youth innovation and entrepreneurship at the 50th Anniversary of the World Economic Forum
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND January 20, 2020: Dream Tank, a premier social entrepreneurship accelerator for youth, is being invited to Davos to speak at a series of panels and roundtables during 50th Anniversary of the World Economic Forum. The inaugural event, the Digital Economist Night, co-produced by Dream Tank, launch a series of global convenings in 2020 to secure commitments to moonshot collaborative efforts and set us on a path to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This partnership will provide a hub during the World Economic Forum for global leaders to convene around how to build a human-centered approach to technology.
The leaders in the room are made up of The Digital Economist partner organizations coming together to produce the kickoff of 2020 include academic partners like MIT Connection Science and UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies; industry partners including Dream Tank, Snap IT, Global Citizen Forum, Global Digital Finance, Blackfox Philanthropy, Alliance 4 Impact, Pink Lion AI and Astra Group; media partners including Transcendent Media Capital, Molinari Media and Blocks99; experience partners, Flow VR and venue partners, Caspian Week.
Dream Tank is bringing to the roundtable a voice that is not typically seen at these types of global meetings — the voice of youth. Dream Tank has given rise to a movement of young entrepreneurs who are making tangible impact in their community. Now, they are urging global leaders to make a commitment of not only reaching the goals in 2030 – but this year.
Dream Tank is set to recruit 17 companies or individuals to work with youth entrepreneurs who are each solving a different global goal, from climate change to health and wellbeing.
One company, Ascension VR, founded by Debi Stack, has already made the pledge. In response, youth hosted a hackathon for the organization to come up with new ways to help veterans with PTSD through the use of gaming. This unlikely partnership, is setting a precedent for how companies develop technologies in 2020 and beyond.
With Greta Thunburg as one of the keynote speakers this year at the World Economic Forum, it gives great hope that future generations are part of this global conversation and will continue to ignite more young leaders around the world. Not only is this a matter of equal representation, as Dream Tank states, “Youth are actually a critical part in global innovation and making steps towards building new solutions — because kids have the creative power to think outside what’s been done before.”
The Digital Economist VP and co-producer and Dream Tank founder Heidi Cuppari further elaborates, “Technological convergence, combined with radical collaboration and youth innovation, are the key to turning the tide for humanity and the planet.”
To watch the interviews and live stream from Davos, follow Dream Tank on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin. To learn more about how to pledge for a global goal: www.wearedreamtank.com/davos
“Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the geniuses, the artists, the scientists, the smartest, most creative people in the world decided to actually change it? Where, where could they even do such a thing? They’d need a place free from politics and bureaucracy, distractions, greed – a place where they could build whatever they were crazy enough to imagine …” – Hugo, from Tomorrowland
HACKING THE FUTURE ACCELERATOR
HACKING THE FUTURE ACCELERATOR
A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMER CAMP
BOULDER EDITION!
JUNE 15 – JUNE 19 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (M-F)
PITCH NIGHT | FRIDAY June 19th (4 – 6 pm, Location TBA)
Ages: 8-18 (Ages 15-18 considered Junior Fellows)
$450
Location: Idea Forge, CU (Boulder, CO)
The Hacking the Future Accelerator is for young innovators to learn the art of tech to create solutions for real world challenges. Our quest will take us around the entrepreneurial community where great discovery awaits! From AI to Game Development, this week will be the perfect combination of creativity, technology, and change-making. With our team of all-star mentors, industry experts, and local leaders – join us as we build the future of our dreams!
We are partnering with IDEA FORGE to provide an immersive, engaging entrepreneurial environment that celebrates the spirit of Boulder.
Click here to register now!
We have Scholarships Available - Click here to see if you qualify!
FUTURE CITIES ACCELERATOR
FUTURE CITIES ACCELERATOR
A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMER CAMP
CITY OF BOULDER!
JULY 6 @ 9:00 AM – JULY 10 @ 4:00 PM (M-F)
PITCH NIGHT | FRIDAY July 10th (4 – 6 pm, Location TBA)
Ages: 8-18
(Ages 15-18 are applying as a Junior Fellow)
$450
Location: The Museum of Boulder
The Future Cities Accelerator is for young innovators ages 8-18 to step into the role of a City Planner, Entrepreneur, and Experience Designer for the week and beyond! We will go on a series of adventures and challenges where youth can create their own project or campaign with mentorship from social entrepreneurs along the way. Meet inspiring companies, while creating impact in your community. Join us in designing the future of Boulder!
We are partnering with the Museum of Boulder to provide an immersive, engaging environment that celebrates the spirit of Boulder.
*Ages 15-18 are considered a Junior Fellow*
Click here to register now!
We have Scholarships Available - Click here to see if you qualify!
Youth Urge Global Leaders in Davos to Make Pledge Towards Addressing Global Goal in 2020
Dream Tank leading through youth innovation and entrepreneurship at the 50th Anniversary of the World Economic Forum
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND January 20, 2020: Dream Tank, a premier social entrepreneurship accelerator for youth, is being invited to Davos to speak at a series of panels and roundtables during 50th Anniversary of the World Economic Forum. The inaugural event, the Digital Economist Night, co-produced by Dream Tank, launch a series of global convenings in 2020 to secure commitments to moonshot collaborative efforts and set us on a path to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This partnership will provide a hub during the World Economic Forum for global leaders to convene around how to build a human-centered approach to technology.
The leaders in the room are made up of The Digital Economist partner organizations coming together to produce the kickoff of 2020 include academic partners like MIT Connection Science and UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies; industry partners including Dream Tank, Snap IT, Global Citizen Forum, Global Digital Finance, Blackfox Philanthropy, Alliance 4 Impact, Pink Lion AI and Astra Group; media partners including Transcendent Media Capital, Molinari Media and Blocks99; experience partners, Flow VR and venue partners, Caspian Week.
Dream Tank is bringing to the roundtable a voice that is not typically seen at these types of global meetings — the voice of youth. Dream Tank has given rise to a movement of young entrepreneurs who are making tangible impact in their community. Now, they are urging global leaders to make a commitment of not only reaching the goals in 2030 – but this year.
Dream Tank is set to recruit 17 companies or individuals to work with youth entrepreneurs who are each solving a different global goal, from climate change to health and wellbeing.
One company, Ascension VR, founded by Debi Stack, has already made the pledge. In response, youth hosted a hackathon for the organization to come up with new ways to help veterans with PTSD through the use of gaming. This unlikely partnership, is setting a precedent for how companies develop technologies in 2020 and beyond.
With Greta Thunburg as one of the keynote speakers this year at the World Economic Forum, it gives great hope that future generations are part of this global conversation and will continue to ignite more young leaders around the world. Not only is this a matter of equal representation, as Dream Tank states, “Youth are actually a critical part in global innovation and making steps towards building new solutions — because kids have the creative power to think outside what’s been done before.”
The Digital Economist VP and co-producer and Dream Tank founder Heidi Cuppari further elaborates, “Technological convergence, combined with radical collaboration and youth innovation, are the key to turning the tide for humanity and the planet.”
To watch the interviews and live stream from Davos, follow Dream Tank on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin. To learn more about how to pledge for a global goal: www.wearedreamtank.com/davos
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“Have you ever wondered what would happen if all the geniuses, the artists, the scientists, the smartest, most creative people in the world decided to actually change it? Where, where could they even do such a thing? They’d need a place free from politics and bureaucracy, distractions, greed – a place where they could build whatever they were crazy enough to imagine …” – Hugo, from Tomorrowland
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