UnConvention

UnConvention

Just because things have always been done one way, doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Innovation is the future and UnConvention will take you there. Attendees will be introduced to the unconventional ways in which people are acting to fix some big issues. The weekend will  bring you riveting speakers, networking opportunities, and skills sessions to put some radical schemes into action. It’s about transforming your unconventional ideas into real ones that you can act on.

When is it? The Unconvention runs from Saturday December 10th (8.30am registrations – 9am start, to 5.30pm) to Sunday December 11th (from 9am to 5pm).  You’re also invited to the UnConvention OpShop Ball, on Sunday the 11th of December, from 8pm to 11pm.

Where is it? The Tasmanian School of Art, on Hunter Street.

How much is it? $30 for the two days of the UnConvention, and $10 for the UnConvention OpShop Ball (Ball tickets are otherwise $20 at the door).

Join the UnConvention and you’ll hear from speakers such as:

Jess Jacobson - The founding State Director of the Tasmanian branch of The Oaktree Foundation. Jess has since moved on to become the General Manager of Overseas Projects for Oaktree, while also supporting a school and orphanage in India.

Maddi Charles - A 23 year old University student and long time environmental and human rights activist Maddi is currently the youngest Greens candidate, running for the seat of Alderman, Hobart City Council.

RESULTS - A non-partisan, not-for-profit international network of volunteers. These guys exist  to build a public and political will to end poverty. They meet monthly, have huge political influence, and constantly feature in national media

Global Poverty Project - A community education organisation working  to increase awareness of, and action on extreme poverty. Their interactive presentation -’1.4 Billion Reasons’- is modelled on Al Gore’s ‘An Inconvenient Truth’.

Donnie Maclurcan (Sydney) - Donnie says his work is to ’speak and act boldly from the heart in order to inspire critical thinking, collective action and considerate living’. He is the Founder and CEO of community development organisation Project Australia, and Co-Founder of the Post Growth Institute.

The Reach Foundation (Sydney) - Reach believes that every young person should have the support and self-belief they need to fulfil their potential and dare to dream. They have been inspiring young people for almost two decades now, with innovative programs and fantastic young facilitators.

Join Oaktree Tasmania and some creative and unconventional young people, for two days of inspiration and action. Fill in the application form today and pay within 10 days, to secure your spot.

Places are limited and it’s first in, best dressed – so don’t miss out!