Application Deadline: August 11, 2024
#EuropeShallHearYou at the German-Baltic Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania (October 24th – 27th, 2024)
This will be the 6th year of our annual German-Baltic Conference, an event focusing on strengthening ties and fostering dialogue between young people and youth organizations from Europe, and in particular Germany and the Baltic States. Half of the participants of the conference are Youth Ambassadors (YAs) who work in 4 clusters where they discuss a subtopic related to the conference theme and develop policy papers on that subtopic. Each cluster focuses on one of the target countries (Germany, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). These policy papers are shared with government and civil society actors from the local, national, and EU levels following the conference. The other half of the conference brings together representatives of various youth exchange organizations who are members of the German Baltic Youth Exchange Network (GBYEN). The aim here is to strengthen cooperation between the members and develop their expertise, skills, and societal outreach in international youth work.
This year, we are seeking young journalists to follow along with the work of the 4 clusters and the GBYEN network and report on their activities during the conference. We are looking for one journalist to shadow each of the 4 clusters, with the following subtopics:
- Cluster A “AI in Refugee Protection and Humanitarian Aid” (Target Country: Lithuania)
- Cluster B “AI in Healthcare” (Target Country: Latvia)
- Cluster C “AI and Disinformation” (Target Country: Germany)
- Cluster D “AI in Climate Change Management” (Target Country: Estonia)
In addition, we are looking for one journalist to follow the GBYEN working sessions, which will focus on international youth exchange and how AI can aid in their organizational objectives.
Eligibility:
● Age: 16-30 years.
● Background: Early-career journalists or students or passionate individuals in journalism, communications, or other related fields
● Language: Proficiency in English is required as the conference is conducted in English
● Motivation: Demonstrated interest in journalism and the topics covered by the conference (AI; Youth Exchange, Representation, and Participation)
● Residence: You must reside in Europe
Benefits
● Full Conference Pass: Attend the 4-day conference for free.
● Travel Support: Up to 200 EUR for travel expenses.
● Accommodation & Catering: Free lodging and meals during the conference.
● Publication Opportunity: Showcase your work on our platforms and gain visibility.
● Networking: Access a network of over 80 participants involved in youth exchange and representation and the field of AI
More Info: German-Baltic Conference
