Digital Citizenship Ambassador Summit 2019

September 11-14, 2019 | Fredericton, NB

Global Vision is looking for 100 of Canada’s top youth leaders to join the first-ever Junior Team Canada Digital Citizenship Summit to be held September 11th-14th, 2019 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The Junior Team Canada Digital Citizenship Summit will bring together Canada’s brightest minds for a four-day program designed to strengthen Canadian democracy in the digital age and empower youth ambassadors to leverage tech to lead on issues of global importance.

During the Summit you will meet tech experts, politicians and leaders from business and civil society. You’ll also develop a national network of peers and grow your own leadership skills through dynamic activities and challenges.

The Summit will be delivered with speakers, workshops and breakout sessions addressing community leadership, democratizing tech, global cyber threats, and collaboration.

The Summit takes place September 11th-14th in beautiful Fredericton, the provincial capital of New Brunswick, and one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech cities that is leading the charge in cybersecurity and startup companies.

Explore the sights and local attractions of the city through the infamous JTC Amazing Race program. Learn by day and then take in the world-renowned Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton’s historic downtown.

The Summit will be your opportunity to learn how new technology, social media, and disinformation campaigns are threatening democracies around the world while working in teams to develop impactful, community-based solution plans that address major challenges in advance of Canada’s national election this October. Get the tools, experience, skills and network to become a more empowered citizen in the digital age!

Seats for the Summit are limited so apply today!

Application Requirements

To apply, answer the following questions in a 3 -minute video, or in short paragraphs, or any other medium of your choice. Be creative, and be sure to express what is unique to you. The best submissions will be featured on our social media!

  1. What’s YOUR unique personal brand? Tell us about what makes you unique. What attributes/skills will you bring to the team?

  2. Why do you want to represent your region as a JTC Ambassador?

  3. Please choose ONE of the following global challenges: 

    • Mental Health 

    • International Trade

    • Cybersecurity

    • Foreign Political Interference

    • Fake News

Please provide innovative ideas on how you would address that global challenge. Your plan can include a corporate, community, government initiative, program, business idea, or policy directed at addressing the issue.

Nominations

Organizations looking to nominate applicants or groups of applicants should contact our team to learn more about bringing a delegation to the Summit. Email us today at action@globalvision.ca

Is there a cost to attendance?

If you're selected, you'll be asked to pay your subsidized participation fee based on your region.

The costs are $75 for participants from New Brunswick, $200 for participants from Eastern Canada (NS, NL, and PEI), and $350 for everyone else.

The cost is subsidized by Global Vision’s generous corporate partners, and the Department of Canadian Heritage at the Government of Canada.

What does the fee include?

This fee includes travel to/from Fredericton, food, accommodations, and your participation in the Summit.

How old do I have to be?

Usually are participants are ages 16-30, but we believe talent has no age! If you’re interested in making a difference and connecting with brilliant people across the country, don’t hesitate to apply!