Unleash 2016: a mind-opening conference!

From 8-10 of July, at the Teatro Circo Price in Madrid, hundreds of young people from more than 80 nationalities gathered for the second edition of the Unleash conference. JMI was present and has all the juicy details for you!

The program contained of a series of inspiring talks provided by some of the brightest under-25 world-recognised individuals:

You are entitled to nothing, you have to work for it! Thanks @AmineBelarbi pic.twitter.com/lhpIhWBnid
— Pangea (@pangeaplatform) June 9, 2016

Back from the festival with @nehakinari! She is destigmatizing mental issues + many other big things #Unleash2016 👉 pic.twitter.com/y0N79CF4lf
— Pangea (@pangeaplatform) June 9, 2016

This amazing guy have already inspired many souls around the world, finally it's our turn 😄! #Unleash2016 pic.twitter.com/rzVo3Kelij
— Pangea (@pangeaplatform) June 9, 2016

In between the talks, we were presented with fantastic artistic performances, also by young talented artists under 25:

The first music performance at #Unleash2016! JMI approves! pic.twitter.com/7xmLtYeVTW
— JM International (@jminetwork) June 8, 2016

Great dance performance by @urjc at #Unleash2016. Young people and performing arts is always a great combination! pic.twitter.com/f9pu1Q20DK
— JM International (@jminetwork) June 8, 2016

Social action through #music at #Unleash2016. Such a great idea and a beautiful performance! pic.twitter.com/Dm7njia4xp
— JM International (@jminetwork) June 10, 2016

On the afternoon of 9th of July, the most expected moment for all young music lovers: the performance of Assa Matusse, the winner of the "Voice of Pangea" contest, organised in cooperation with JMI.

The voice of Pangea has arrived at #Unleash2016 ! pic.twitter.com/dr9RxLIi0S
— Pangea (@pangeaplatform) June 9, 2016

Assa, a Music Crossroads alumni currently studying in Norway under the MOVE! programme, exceeded all our expectations with this amazing performance:

On the last day of the event, all the participants could directly ask questions to all the speakers that delivered inspiring talks at a panel discussion. 

The questions from the audience really shows the curiosity and ambition of our generation👍😎 #Unleash2016 #millennias pic.twitter.com/ULSXNQ1vhI
— Pangea (@pangeaplatform) June 10, 2016

The topics brought up by the young participants present - such as self taught skills vs formal educations, social entrepreneurship, our impact in underdeveloped regions of the globe, gender equality and much more - showed that age is a number that doesn't matter when it comes to having a change-making attitude.

"Age shouldn't be a limitation, young people are capable of everything" @Pabloglezrt founder of @pangeaplatform at #Unleash2016
— JM International (@jminetwork) June 8, 2016

By attending Unleash, the mindset of the hundreds of young people present shifted from seeing global challenges as problems to immense personal opportunities. The participants also experienced an expansion on their connections network through relaxed moments socialising at THE FESTIVAL! which was organised during the lunch breaks.

Ultimately, this conference fostered a passionate and determined decision-making attitude for young people to reach their largest goals in life and awaken their inner potential upon the world! 

Congratulations to the @pangeaplatform team for the great event! #Unleash2016 pic.twitter.com/nlGRIgOq1I
— JM International (@jminetwork) June 10, 2016

JMI wants to thank Pangea, all the partners, performers, speakers, musicians and young people attending the conference for making this event such an unforgettable experience. See you next year!