SOME 300 youths from across the region are invited to attend a three-day Luminosity Youth summit from 24-26 July in Port Macquarie.
Luminosity Youth is a not-for-profit local organisation that was formed in 2012.
The initiative was established and is driven by a core group comprising of representatives from local business, university and youth in the Port Macquarie area.
The organisation’s chair, Kate Wood-Foye said through consultation with local youth, the idea to hold a youth focused summit was born; an event, where they would have the opportunity to be inspired by presentations from successful and dynamic individuals from across the nation.
As such, Mrs Wood-Foye said there were already eight reputable guest speakers lined up this year.
Speakers came from the worlds of social media, business, community, performance, the arts and academia, she said.
“Youth are our future and it is imperative that we provide them with the building blocks, support and encouragement they need to grow into the best version of themselves,” Mrs Wood-Foye said.
Key speakers to present at the three day summit include: John McGrath – CEO of McGrath Real Estate Agents, Andrew Morello – winner of The Apprentice Australia, Justine Bloome – CEO and Founder of The Village Agency, Dan Flynn – entrepreneur and founder of ThankYou Water, and home-grown celebrities Gold Paralympian Ryley Batt and Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson, to name but a few.
The theme of this year’s inaugural summit is ’Dangerous Ideas’.
Mrs Wood-Foye said, “We are challenging the youth to be creative, set goals and step outside the norm and harness their inner entrepreneur in whichever field they wish to pursue.”
Taking place over the three days will be a series of keynote speaking presentations, workshops and discussion panels providing a fun and interactive environment.
There will also be a social aspect to the summit, where youth will have the opportunity to participate in an open mic night and meet and mingle events to share their ideas.
The cost to attend the summit is $250 per person.
Local businesses who want to support the summit are invited to offer ’scholarships’ to enable local youth to attend.
With registrations now open, anyone aged 15 to 25 is invited to check out the Luminosity website www.luminosityyouthsummit.com.au
