Pre-Summit activities
From April - June, youth artists were given assignments related to themes they would work on with their peers from around the world, finishing the project during the week of the Summit
Summit week — Aug. 2 - 6
Summit participants, both young people and educators, will attend workshops including:
Themes addressed include:
Educators attending the Summit will also have the opportunity to participate in training sessions designed to enhance professional development.
The Adobe Foundation is hosting its second international Adobe Youth Voices Summit August 2 - 6. The Summit will bring together youth and educators from 16 different countries for educator and peer-led workshops, panel discussions, and "behind-the-scene" view of media creation from some of the most premiere technologists in the world.
"Media Beyond Borders", the theme of the Summit, defines the intent and purpose of the event — Educators and youth from around the world with a common goal of creating collaborative media that express a shared vision for positive change.
Opening with a keynote address from reporter, author, and human rights advocate, Laura Ling, the Summit schedule includes workshops, panel discussions with industry leaders and career mentor activities, giving participants opportunities to engage and learn from their peers, educators and mentors.
The Summit ends with the Adobe Youth Voices Live! Summit Celebration — a vibrant and dynamic display of work and talent produced by young people at the Summit, hosted at the California Theatre, in San Jose.
Be sure to check out this site and our Facebook page, where we'll feature Summit highlights, news and events, incredibly inspiring media, interviews and stories from Summit participants.
