Published on 07/25/2012

The Civic Innovation Incubator (Croatia), with support of The Leadership Institute (USA) will hold a two day seminar, in Zagreb, titled "Civic Innovation for a Better Future". The objective of the seminar will be to discuss how to foster and empower a culture of creativity and innovation in the younger generation. New times create new problems. New technologies offer new opportunities. New solutions are required and for this creativity and innovation are required.

Innovation seminar to be held at Hotel Dubrovnik

"Civic Innovation for a Better Future"

Hotel Dubrovnik Zagreb, Croatia

September 14 & 15, 2012

Main contact: Zeljko Zidaric - Toronto zzidaric@gmail.com

Friday, September 14

8:30 – 9:00 am Press Conference – Local Speaker opens the seminar

9:00 – 9:30 am Introduction to Incubator – Ivan Popovic

9:30 – 2:00 pm Miguel Moreno

Theme: Innovation and the Conservative Civic Entrepreneur
Innovation 101 – In the civic space. New ideas for a better society.
Civics in America – Civic Virtue, Duty and the value of volunteerism
Concept of Being an American – Patriotism and building your society
Conservatism 101 – Evolving Conservative philosophy and progressive conservatism

2:00 – 2:20 pm Local Speaker

2:20 – 2:40 pm Local Speaker

2:40 – 3:00 pm Local Speaker

3:00 – 4:30 pm Work Session

4:30 pm End of Day 1

Saturday, September 15

9:00 – 9:30 am Local Speaker

9:30 – 2:00 pm Miguel Moreno – Youth Leadership

Theme: Empowerment and Activism – Ensure your voice is heard
Activism – What is it? From ideas to actions and results.
Market Research‐ Understanding the thoughts and needs of citizens.
Youth Leadership - Strategic Planning and Organizing on Campus.
Networking and communicating effectively.
Social Media & New Media – Using new channels for the new generation.

2:00 – 2:20 pm Local Speaker

2:20 – 2:40 pm Local Speaker

2:40 – 3:00 pm Local Speaker

3:00 – 3:30 pm Certificate presentation

3:30 pm End of Seminar

For additional information please see attachments in Croatian and in English below.

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