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Festival Meet-Up

Change My Mind: A Meet-Up for Hot Takes and Debates by YoungDogs

Monday 22 June, 15:30–16:30

Duration: 1 hour
Location: The Terrace, The Palais

Description:

An interactive Meet-Up built for honest debate. Delegates step into the arena and physically take a side - agree, disagree, or "it's complicated" - on bold statements shaping the next generation of creatives: from hybrid skillsets and AI's role in our craft, to whether network beats education, and the pressure young talent faces to prove themselves. No slides, no lectures - just real opinions, fast-paced discussion, and the chance to change minds (or have yours changed). Expect energy, friction, and genuine new connections by the end.

Topics & questions will revolve around the present and future of the Creative industry, reflecting on the current positions of young creatives and engaging with more senior professionals to look ahead.

Content Stream

Talent & Culture

The people and practices behind creative organisations that thrive.

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Speaking
  • Lotte Aalsma

    Rose Bikes | Board Member YoungDogs

    Internationalization Manager

  • Anastasia Zemleanschih

    Dentsu Creative & Dentsu Lab | Board Member YoungDogs

    Account Manager

  • Mick van der Loo

    GoSpooky | Board Member YoungDogs

    Content Strategist

Tags

Content streams
  • Talent & Culture
Type of experience
  • Networking