This year, Teach the Future has successfully submitted a panelist application to SXSW EDU, (South by South West Education) a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere.
Teach the Future’s Young Voices team leads Lisa Giuliani and Amna Habiba have applied to discuss their work with the Young Voices Network.
Learn more about our proposal and support us with your vote!
"In a rapidly evolving world it is essential to learn how to deal with uncertain and ever-changing futures. Teach the Future aspires to prepare our next generations with future thinking skills so that every student is prepared to navigate an uncertain world and has the agency to imagine and create their preferred future.
We will explore how young people globally joined an intergenerational platform to engage in futures literacy and become leaders in their respective communities, creating solutions for UN SDGs and changing the world."
If you believe in the work we do at Teach the Future and the Young Voices Network, consider supporting us with your vote.
The deadline to vote is August 20th! Get your votes in before the deadline to ensure your impact.
Here’s our submission video and the place to vote! You can help bring futures thinking to the forefront of some of the most progressive global educators at this premier education conference.
Here’s how:
1. FIRST Go to https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote - then click on Sign in and register for your free membership. Note: You will need to confirm your email to complete this process.
2. IMPORTANT THEN Go to https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/140604 and
submit your vote by clicking on the upvote icon on the right
3. See how much YOUR VOTE matters to SXSW.
For visual step-by-step process on how to vote, please check this document here:
That’s it! Your vote will really make a difference. Thank you.
What's Next?
Beginning on October 25, visit the SXSW Schedule to explore all confirmed sessions across 25 programming tracks. Dive into new learning opportunities and level up your networking.
See you at SXSW!
Want to learn more about the process? Here are details:
What do I need to do to be able to vote in PanelPicker?
During the public voting phase all you need to do is create a PanelPicker account which is quick, easy and free. Your sign-up information remains completely confidential.
When the voting interface goes live, can I post comments about the proposal?
Yes. You can share any comments about the proposal in the comments section on the bottom of the proposal page.
Can anyone vote and/or post comments on a session proposal?
When the voting and commenting portion of PanelPicker opens, anyone with an interest in SXSW can comment on a proposal. To vote for a proposal, each individual will need a SXSW account. Sign up can be done at https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/. After an account has been created, a person can vote once per proposal – selecting “arrow up” for yes or “arrow down” for no.
Why doesn't SXSW post the voting totals?
People's opinions are easily swayed by other people's opinions. The voting totals aren't posted to ensure anyone's voting isn't influenced.