PROGRAMME
The event will take place from the 6th to the 7th of May 2023, starting with a welcome dinner on Saturday and proceeding with the conference day on Sunday. All sessions of the conference will be hosted in English.
The Young People’s Festival will offer an engaging program of seminars, panel discussions, and workshops tailored to the need of young people with MS. Topics will include self-advocacy and the importance of speaking up for oneself, understanding the impacts of MS on employment, learning about how to communicate and manage one’s diagnosis within the workplace/study as well as ways in which we can build and use our skills. In addition, participants will have the chance to connect with peers and professionals within the MS community, build relationships, and share their experiences. There will also be plenty of time for fun activities and socializing, to help attendees relax and recharge.
Keep your eyes peeled on our website for the final programme!
Young People's Cocktail 6 May 2023
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18:30
Arrival & welcome of the participants |
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19:00 - 21:30
Young People’s Cocktail Dress code: Festive attire with a splash of orange |
Young People's Festival 7 May 2023
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10:00-10:20
Welcome word Speakers: Elisabeth Kasilingam & Margarida Piçarra Navalhinhas |
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10:20-10:40
Keynote Speech: The experience of young patients in the field of employment Speaker: Elisabeth Kasilingam |
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Session 1:
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Session 1:
Youth employment and the pandemic scar
Speaker: Jakub Caisl, European Commission |
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11:00 - 11:15
Coffee Break |
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Session 2:
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Session 2:
Panel discussion on employment – building an inclusive work environment for the youth
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Session 3:
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Session 3:
Tell us how Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms are impacting your life? Presentation on IMSS Project
Speaker: Jana Hlaváčová |
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EMSP Young People's Network Speakers: Patrik Puljic & Viivi Vesala
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13:00 - 14:00
Lunch and Networking |
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Session 4:
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Session 4:
Parallel workshop 1 : Communicating our condition: Perfecting our potential
Speakers: Yolanda Higueras |
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Session 5:
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Session 5:
Parallel workshop 2 : Skills-building session: Mastering our potential
Speakers: Emma Rogan & Jana Hlavacova |
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15:00 - 15:15
Coffee Break |
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Session 6:
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Session 6:
Parallel workshop 1 : Communicating our condition: Perfecting our potential
Speaker: Yolanda Higueras |
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Session 7:
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Session 7:
Parallel workshop 2 : Skills-building session: Mastering our potential
Speakers: Emma Rogan & Jana Hlavacova
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16:15 - 16:30
Closing Speaker: Elisabeth Kasilingam |