7,500 young people will come together to exchange ideas how to reduce youth unemployment, build a peaceful planet and combat apathy. Participants will look to set the agenda needed to create a vibrant democracy, prepare young people for tomorrow's workplace and will seek new paths to a sustainable Europe.

The European Commission's department for education and culture is organising 3 sessions during the two days of the event.

• A session on "Erasmus+: The intercultural experience of your life" will show a variety of opportunities Erasmus+ offers. An inspiring young entrepreneur, a skilful apprentice and an active youth exchange participant, all in the past supported by Erasmus+, will share their experiences and expectations.
• Young people will have an opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European Voluntary Service (with a birthday cake and everything) in a session on "European Voluntary Service: Change your life by changing the lives of others" and will have the opportunity to speed-date with EVS organisations that may be interested in taking them on board of their project.
• A session organised by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions on "Career: Next generation of researchers"will feature 3 fellows sharing their career paths (setbacks included) and giving their perspective on succeeding in the research area.

More: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/updates/20160520-european-youth-event_en