Youth Days @ Annual Conference 2012 Agenda

Sunday 30th September – Exchange 7

12.30-13.30
Young Member’s Welcome Meeting
Are you a young member at conference? Come along to our informal gathering to meet other young members at conference, hear from young members that have attended conference before and find out more about Young Labour events at conference.

15.00-16.00
Young members speech writing workshop
This is a unique opportunity for young members to learn top tips on how to write a speech from Kirsty McNeill. Kirsty was a Downing Street speech writer and named no 5 speaker in the world at the World University Debating Championships. She is also a former Labour councillor and PPC. All young members are welcome to attend but this session may be of particular use to young delegates who are thinking of giving a speech during conference.

Tuesday 2nd October - Baa Bar, Deansgate Locks

18.00-20.00 LGA Young Councillors Social in partnership with Young Labour Are you a young councillor visiting conference? Come along to our social with Shadow Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government Hilary Benn MP.

**NOTE THESE ARE EVENTS FOR YOUNG MEMBERS ATTENDING ANNUAL CONFERENCE. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THESE EVENTS WITH A YOUTH DAYS PASS AS THOSE ARE ONLY VALID FOR WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY**

Youth Days @ Annual Conference 2012

Wednesday 3rd October – Exchange 9

10.00-11.00
Policy Workshops
Got ideas on what should be in our next manifesto? Young Labour will be hosting a number of workshops based around key areas in the Policy Review. This is your chance to put your ideas directly to a senior Shadow Cabinet member.

11.00-12.00
Getting Active Workshops
Join Young Labour for a series of workshops on how you can get more involved in Young Labour and the wider party.

12.45-14.00
Young Labour Fringe: tackling youth homelessness
Young Labour is delighted to be hosting a discussion on our first ever priority campaign with the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government Hilary Benn MP, Chief Executive of Centrepoint Seyi Obakin, CWU Assistant Secretary CWU Simon Sapper and other guest speakers.
Refreshments will be available. All welcome.

14.00 - 15.15
Winning with young women
In a climate of Government policy and funding cuts targeting women it is vital that the Labour Party deliver an alternative and plan how we can best take our message to young women. Young Labour is delighted to be hosting an event where young women will be able to share ideas and hear from other inspirational women including Minister of State for Equalities Kate Green MP, Assistant General Secretary of UNITE & Labour Party Treasurer Diana Holland & former NUS National Women’s Officer Estelle Hart. Chaired by Michaela Neild, Women’s Officer of Young Labour
Women only.

15.30 -16.00
Young Labour needs you!
The next Young Labour national elections will take place in early 2013. Come along to hear from experience Young Labour activists about how you can get involved or even stand yourself in the upcoming elections!

17.00 – 18.30
Obama vs. Romney: how the result will impact on Britain & world politics
Join Young Labour and special guest speakers including the Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander MP, American community organising guru Arnie Graff, President of YouGov Peter Kellner & other special guests to discuss the potential impact of the result in November’s American presidential election.
All welcome.

19.00-21.00
Young Labour Annual Reception
Join Young Labour for our Annual Reception with some very special guest speakers, senior politicians and live comedy.
Refreshments will be available. All welcome.

Thursday 4th October – Exchange 9

10.00 -11.30
Q&A with Special Guest Speaker
Our special guest speaker will be answering questions from young members and listening to your ideas. Not to be missed! Make sure you arrive early to get a seat!