Applications to present at INVOLVE 2020 due 21 February 2020

INVOLVE 2020, the national conference for youth health and development in Aotearoa, is invited applications for presentations from across the sector - from anyone and everyone keen to share their insights and learning from practice and research, or expertise in capability building. Applications describing what your presentation is about and why it is important to share this information with others in the youth sector should address the conference theme:  

Our Waka, New Seas

with what's in our waka together we navigate new seas

Please read the information below to learn about the selection criteria and submission process. 

Criteria for Success
INVOLVE 2020 is about the people - celebrating each other and our work with taiohi, strengthening our connections and enabling collaboration, and learning from each other to progress our practice.

There are limited slots available and we will select presentations based on diversity, originality, relevance, youth participation, quality and the engaging nature of the material and presentation.

There are two different formats for presentations – each with two options for presentation style. Please read the presentation descriptions to help you choose what format your presentation will best fit in.  The programme committee reserves the right to refine session format, content and/or speaker selection.

Submission Guidelines

Once you have read the criteria and requirements you will need to complete a short application form, which includes submitting writing a personal bio and a brief overview (150 words maximum) describing your presentation (150 words maximum each). 
All presentation applications are to be submitted online – if there are barriers to applying online for you please contact involve@arataiohi.org.nz for a Word form.

Visit the INVOLVE website to access the online application form. 
All submissions must be received by end of day 21 February 2020.
You will be notified if your submission has been accepted for presentation at Involve by 13 April 2020.

All presenters must register for and pay to attend the conference.
Early bird registrations will be open from 20 January – 8 May 2020.  You will be notified if your submission has been successful by 13 April 2020 in order to ensure you can access lower fees.