Throughout the year, the consortium had a number of successful events and workshops under the Metaversing project, studying ways to engage youth, empower youth, advocate for youth digital participation, promote innovation using the Metaverse, etc. The activities at each event created avenues for civic engagement and developed digital literacy among young participants across Europe. We aim to empower youth to advocate for the inclusive, sustainable future of Europe and promote the project's goals and our mission at local, regional, and international levels. The events included:
- Youth forums and networking events, providing opportunities for youth dialogue, promoting the European Youth Goals, and exchanging ideas and partnership opportunities with other youth participants, experts, and stakeholders.
- Conferences on topics of youth, technology and civic engagement in the Metaverse.
- Workshops focused on practical skill development, led by experts, aimed at teaching collaborative learning and providing hands-on experience with new digital tools in virtual settings and innovative forms of participation.
- Interactive sessions and panel discussions on topics such as digital transformation, inclusion, and how youths are involved in shaping civic space in the Metaverse.
Date: 17 June 2025
Venue: Public Library, Campo nell'Elba, Italy
Participants: 30 children under 14 + 1 youth worker
Duration: 2.5 hours
In the framework of the Metaversing project, our colleague Linc scs - Lavorare insieme nella comunità organized activity in Public Library. The activity was organised as part of the after-school and study room service that LINC manages in the local Public Library during until the start of the summer camp.
European Youth Goals addressed by the activity were:
The activity aimed to work on young people's transversal skills necessary for their emotional well-being and to promote more welcoming and inclusive behaviour towards all cultures and diversities.
The workshop was divided into two parts:
The workshop helped to build stronger emotional and social skills — and encouraged kindness and respect for everyone.
Venue: Business Faculty, University Campus, University "Aleksandër Moisiu", Durrës, Albania
Date: May 21, 2025
The Business Faculty of the University "Aleksandër Moisiu" hosted the Metaversing Forum focused on promoting the European Youth Goals in Durrës, Albania, on May 21st 2025. The Forum was organized by Euforall Serbia (Niš, Serbia) with AIFED.
The following points were addressed:
This event reunited students, youth workers, professors and partners of the project from across Europe to explore the European youth goals and their meaning in youths' life, for them to explore new ways of involvement, especially through digitalization.
Venue: Faculty of Business Economics and Law, University "Adriatic," Bar, Montenegro
Date: May 20, 2025
The Metaversing Forum took place, organized by Euforall Serbia (Niš, Serbia) and AIFED as the key event in support of the 11 European Youth Goals through dialogue, digital innovation, and cross-border youth work. The Metaversing Forum brought together youth workers, professors, students, and educators from across Europe to explore the active involvement of youth in shaping the future - particularly through digital transformation and civic innovation.
Key highlights of the forum:
All participants actively engaged in youth dialogue through open-floor discussions, questions, and group reflections on the local relevance of the Youth Goals.
Participating professors:
The forum was not only served as an opportunity for learning and exchanging, but was also an important step towards a stronger, more resilient community of youth workers in their efforts to support young people.