Got a program idea? Call for Proposals is open!

TEXT TEAM DARE

Co-creation and interaction is at the heart of Dare to Learn. With 60% of the program being participatory, it is only fitting to spread that mindset beyond the main event itself. On top of all the developments from the sharper focus to the new venue, we still don't want to forget our wonderful traditions. All daring enthusiasts and visionaries, let us hear you: The call for actual sessions at the event is open - for everyone!

​Why are we opening the call for proposals for everyone? Simply because we believe the best ideas are in the community, not necessarily within our own team. Through an open call, we aim to ensure the variety, quality and freshness of the program. The best practices, newest ideas and proven solutions can be possessed by anyone, from a corporation to a public organization or an individual.
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The open call for ideas ensures variety, but we also do it because we believe world is only changed through collaboration. This is an invitation to collaborate on making learning available everywhere and for everyone. Join us changing the world through sharing the best ideas! 

We dare you to propose your own ideas! We want to remind you that Dare to Learn is a highly interactive event: we are biased towards bold, participative and creative proposals rather than top-down talks. Dare to propose your wildest and the most creative ideas! Remember to accurately highlight the main focus of your proposal.

THEMES?

It wouldn't be us without a bit of a challenge. Instead of giving out the themes of the year already at this point, the boxes are intentionally left blanc. This is simply for even the bravest and most outrageous ideas to pop up! All you need to know is that the focus is Continuous Learning Beyond Degrees and the names of the three themes are:

Psst, there will be more information coming about the themes soon...
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​VENUE

The main aspect to be taken into consideration is the venue. Different from last year, the event will take place in the amazing locale of Korjaamo Culture Factory in Töölö. There are a number of different rooms and intriguingly unique spaces to play with!

​If you are not familiar with Korjaamo or need to refresh your mind, check out their website here. Note that the whole place is all about Dare in September so let your imagination flourish!  

​PROGRAM FORMATS

ACTIVATING FORMATS, 60% OF PROGRAM

Hands on Showcase
10-30 participants, 45-90 minutes
​An activating session, that showcases a new idea, product, tool, method or project. The aim is to get participants to really try hands on the actual tool or application. A great way to spread new ideas and solutions.

Creative Workshop
10-30 participants, 45-90 minutes
An informal and participatory session full of fun and creation! A Creative workshop could involve drawing, dancing, playing music, drama, legos, coding - basically anything where artistic creation is the focus. The aim is to make participants learn and create.
 
Problem-solving Workshop
10-30 participants, 60-90 minutes
An intensive session of solving a specific challenge or case, hacking or co-creation. High quality facilitation, inspiring challenges on the future of learning and problems worth solving. This format creates solutions, teams and sparkling new ideas!

Escape Room for Learning
5-20 participants, 30-60 minutes
A closed room, limited time to get out, riddles to solve - a challenge to learn together! An escape room game designed specifically for learning is a great way to raise awareness of a topic in a truly engaging way. Gamifying your topic into an escape game will ensure maximum attention while making learning fun.
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INSPIRATION FORMATS, 20% OF PROGRAM

Dare Talks
50-150 participants, 45-60 minutes
This year, we want to waken the Dare in us more than before. Dare Talks is our way to do the more generally known Spark Talks. It is a stage format with each speaker given 20 seconds per image, About 20 images per speaker. A Dare Talks session at Dare to Learn has 5-6 speakers, with a possibility to a hosted discussion at the end. Best Dare Talks sessions combine many perspectives, rising new thinkers without marketing purposes. Every Dare speaker will host a table after their speech, where participants can meet them for discussion.

Fireside chats
50-150 participants, 20-30 minutes
A stage format with 2-3 speakers, 1 host, relaxed atmosphere and a shared passion on the discussed topic. Fireside chats are a great way to spark discussion and create understanding on a widely interesting topic. 

Advertorial sessions are not allowed. If you would like to promote your brand at Dare to Learn 2018, please contact partners@daretolearn.fi

The deadline for submissions is 19th of May 2019
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Please get to know the terms before submitting the idea!

SHARE YOUR IDEA

FOR MORE FORMATION, CONTACT:

Salla Veijonaho
HEAD OF PROGRAM
​salla.veijonaho@daretolearn.fi
+358 40 5344077