Some Background: Zeminar is a new social enterprise that will stage Ireland’s largest & most inclusive youth summit for ‘Generation Z’ (hence the name) and will attract up to 30,000 15-20 year olds over 3 days to the RDS in October. What makes Zeminar different from Higher Options or other such exhibitions is that while the career aspect is present, it will form part of a more holistic approach to the issues and interests of young people today, with other hubs covering Well-Being; Youth Organisations; Sports & Hobbies; Arts, Music & Culture; Technology and Inspirational Speakers on the main stage (see pg 4 of the event brochure). From an attendee experience perspective the aim is to provide a fully integrated and ultra-positive environment in which educational & professional bodies can showcase their offering in the best possible way. Speakers taking to the main stage over the three days of the event include: Bressie, Fr. Peter McVerry; The Parents of Donal Walsh; Mark Little of Storyful; Jamie Heaslip; David Gillick; Maria Walsh/Former Rose of Tralee; Dr. Rhona Mahony/Master of Holles St.; Dermot Whelan/Today FM; Senator Lynn Ruane; Ian Power/Spunout; Doug Leddin; James Kavanagh (Snapchat); Cassie Stokes (Xpose) – to name but a few. Our media partners are Media Central (Spin + other youth stations around Ireland) and INM (The Indo group) and the ISSU (Irish Second Level Students Union) are supporting school and student engagement. The ethos of the event is inter-active and experiential – there will be nobody just standing around handing out leaflets or free pens! As such we are inviting all of our exhibitors (Youth; Corporate; Sporting etc…) to display the most imaginative concept they have to offer. Some examples will be a virtual reality exhibit (leading tech firm); workshops to counter exam stress and anxiety (leading youth mental health organisation); a day in the life series (tax institute); Human fussball (large sporting organisation); 3D printing exhibit (leading university) etc… I have attached below our new ad that will run in the Irish Independent and an Event Brochure. Here’s some coverage of the launch: Article 1 – Heaslip gets behind Zeminar Article 2 – Heaslip backs Zeminar to empower youngsters Podcast – Spin Talk 1038 Video –   Two Tube Find out about Zeminar, Ireland’s Largest Youth Summit To date we have not had any support or funding from any entity or body and we would very much welcome engagement with your council, whether that be in terms of direct support; participating at the event; support for organisations from your locality to attend or even just general awareness of the event and the associated benefits. There’s lots more information on the website www.zeminar.ie Click on link for poster: ZEMINAR_20x3 Click on link for brochure: ZEMINAR Brochure