Call for Conference Speakers & Facilitators
We are excited to announce the 5th edition of the Southern African Regional Students and Youth Conference (SARSYC) which is running from the 17th of 19th of July in Botswana. This conference serves as a platform for young people, policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, and development partners from across the Southern African community to discuss innovative and collaborative approaches for youth-centric education and health policies. Theme for the 5th edition is “Building Bridges, Navigating Emerging Issues: Advancing Equitable Access to Public Health and Education”. This significant event will take place from the 17th to the 19th of July 2024 in Botswana.
We are currently seeking dynamic speakers who are passionate about advocacy. If you are interested in advocacy, have compelling stories to share, and are eager to shape policy and programing discussions that impact the Southern African youth, we want to hear from you!
Thematic areas
• ICPD 30
• Emerging Issues in Public Health
• Intersecting Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Public Health: Advancing SDGs 4, 5, and 3
• HIV, TB, and other communicable diseases
Why Speak at the Conference?
WHY SPEAK AT THE CONFERENCE
Join The Movement
SARSYC provides you with an opportunity to be part of a growing movement that advances the health and education rights of young people in the region. Through the conference, you can amplify the voices of young people in high-level decision-making processes and lead technical programs and initiatives that empower them.
SARSYC provides you with an opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with a regional audience. Disseminating information is critical in generating the critical mass needed to lobby for change.
SARSYC provides you with an opportunity to engage High-Level delegates in Southern Africa and beyond. If you desire to influence change, sharing your insights at SARSYC could spark the change you wish to see.
SARSYC offers you a valuable opportunity to expand your networks and elevate your profile within the fields of health and education.
Responsibilities
Facilitators:
• Providing leadership in the assigned session to ensure thought-provoking discussions.
• Facilitate the engagement of participants to ensure productive, fair, and tolerant discussions.
• Coordinate with speakers and panelists for smooth session transitions.
Speakers:
• Delivering engaging, informative, and compelling presentations on the topic of expertise, through technical presentations or as panelists in panel discussions
• Stimulating tolerant, thought provoking and evidence-based discussions.
• Engaging with attendees through questions and answer sessions.
Speaker benefits
• Special recognition in conference materials and websites
• Opportunity to present to a diverse audience.
• Network with other passionate leaders and young people in the fields of health and education.
• Full access to all conference sessions