1. Local Economic Development and Youth Employment Workshop 27 July 2012 Docklands Hotel, Durban, South Africa

2. African Renaissance & IgniteSA.com Youth Pioneers Conference 2012

3. African Renaissance IgniteSA.com Youth Pioneers Conference Venue Speakers Content Attendees 2011: The starting point

4. African Renaissance IgniteSA.com Youth Pioneers Conference Theme -Further Education Opportunities -Employment Opportunities -Entrepreneurial Opportunities -Inspiration & Motivation -Connecting Africa Speakers Venue -Southern Sun Elangeni -Intimate venue allowed for more interaction and more impact through technology Attendees -Broad in terms of age, race, education and career cycles -Introduction of an attendance fee ensured attendance due to financial commitment Interactive Nature - Q&A’s, Twitter, Speaker engagement with Attendees Research to lead the creation of content going forward Sustainability 2012: Planning & Outcomes

6. African Renaissance IgniteSA.com Youth Pioneers Conference Connectivity The place of South African Youth in the World The fundamentals of success for young people Focusing on solutions Vision In the words of our speakers A journey is only a true journey if there is some hardship = something memorable needs to happen and you need a few bumps in the road to prepare you for the fruits of real success! 2012: Key Point Summary

7. African Renaissance IgniteSA.com Youth Pioneers Conference Continued access to information and resources Young people need more regular interaction Broaden communication channels In creating a leadership pipeline better integration with the main conference is required Creating a continental movement of young people who believe in Africa -Discussions on opportunities, challenges and solutions within other African Countries 2013: Connecting The Youth of Africa