Apply to take part in the Energy Challenge programme of the Swiss Talent Forum - the young people’s think-tank.

The Swiss Talent Forum is a new event organised by Swiss Youth in Science, which will take place January 25-29, 2009. The project aims at promoting the best talents from Switzerland and the whole of Europe.

At the Forum, 120 talented and motivated young adults will discuss with high-profile personalities from business, science, society and politics the pressing issue of our time - the energy challenge - and will work together to develop new solutions.

* 4 exciting days
* 120 young people
* 1000 new ideas
* countless new insights

Who can apply
The Swiss Talent Forum is open to motivated and talented young people aged 16 and over. Participants are typically in the final stage of secondary school or are in their first or second semester at college or university. The Swiss Talent Forum addresses in particular young individuals who are about to enter higher education (university, institutes of applied sciences and professional training schools).

Costs/travel allowance
Participation in the Forum is for free: the costs of the event, including the return journey to the venue as well as board and overnight accommodation will be borne in full by the partners and sponsors of the Swiss Talent Forum.

Deadline: November 30, 2008
More information: www.swisstalent.org