GiLE4Youth
Scientific
Conference

The GiLE Foundation annually hosts an international scientific conference to promote research and the ongoing dialogue relating to employability, human skills, and lifelong learning.

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GiLE4Youth International Conference '21

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See the Programme of the 2021 Conference
See the Programme of the 2022 Conference

Conference Aims

Last year, the GiLE Foundation hosted this international scientific conference online. Our aim is to continue helping young people, particularly young and early career researchers (MA/PhD) in the following ways:

  • To focus attention on competencies for employability, human skills, and lifelong learning.
  • To connect young people with stakeholders and subject matter experts who have insights in skills development.
  • To offer publication opportunities, particularly for young and early career researchers, to disseminate their research findings in our open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed international scientific journal.
See last Year's Programme

Benefits of Attending

For a minimal investment, this event offers many benefits:

Interesting Presentations

Gain knowledge from interesting and thought-provoking presentations about young people and their skills development.

Affordable Price

The participation fee is only 20.000 Ft (50 EUR) for presenters and supporting companies, and 10.000 Ft (30 EUR) for Attendees. Students may get a refund.

Free publication opportunity

Presenters may contribute to the conference proceedings; the best papers may also be published in GiLE’s open-access journal, GJSD.

Roundtable discussions

Panellists from both academia and industry will discuss how young people can be helped to meet today’s challenges.

Networking opportunities

The benefits may last well beyond the event itself. Our event is an opportunity to learn and develop as a professional, and to widen your network.

Brand Exposure (support students)

Corporate participants may give presentations, contribute as panellists and make a social impact.

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Speakers, Panellists & Trainers

Are you curious to know who the speakers were

at our GiLE4Youth Scientific Conference ’22?

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Focus Areas

We encourage submissions within the following disciplines and fields.

Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable.

Character Building

> Growth Mindset 

> Time and Self-Management

> Lifelong Learning and Building

> Personal Development

> Resilience and Perseverance

> Multiple Intelligence

– Character building can enable individuals to achieve more in life, in every respect!

– The benefits can be felt at work, in academic performance, and in better relationships.

– Stronger characters make better leaders, too.

– It takes us out of our comfort zones and forces us to find new resources within ourselves.

Career Planning

> Employability readiness

> CV and Job Interview 

> Goal-Setting and Prioritizing

> Strategic Career Building

> Learning and Development

> Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

– The career planning process is ongoing and sequential throughout one’s life. 

– It is advantageous to know enough about your unique attributes and values.

– It is realistic to identify occupations where you have a chance for success and happiness. 

– If you are targeting an industry, you need to know something about how it works.

Communication Skills

> Corporate Communication

> Virtual Team Communication

> Intercultural Communication

> Media Literacy vs. Fake News

> Research Promotion 

> Coaching and Giving Feedback

– Today’s flatter organisations need better communicators.

– Teamwork and consensus-building require co-operation skills.

– Working globally requires intercultural awareness.

– Today’s technology is driving all of us towards new ways of communicating.

– Better communication generally leads to better outcomes

Meet Our Patron

The GiLE4Youth Scientific Conference

is under the patronage of the Hungarian

National Commission of UNESCO.

UNESCO patronage of the GiLE4Youth conference

Partners & Supporters

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Learnship
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Appello supporting company of the GiLE Foundation
CPD for the Discerning Learner Ron Morrain GiLE4Youth conference
TypeCoach supporting GiLE4Youth '22 conference

Testimonials

Discover what some of our speakers and attendees had to say

about their experiences at our G4Y Scientific Conference ’22:

Discover what some of our speakers and attendees had to say about their experiences at our G4Y Scientific Conference ’22:

"I believe that in the contemporary VUCA environment there is a war for talent. Leaders in all kinds of organisations try to recruit and retain talented young individuals, who are truly the key to our future if we want to solve wicked problems. Therefore developing these people is a worthy purpose for everyone, and I am really happy that the Gile4Youth conference specifically aims to help developing young people's skills and their mindset, so they can be more resilient. This is very much aligned with my personal mission, and the mission of MCC as well."
Dr. Imre Porkoláb
Dr. Imre PorkolábDirector, Academy for Leading Change, Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation
"The GiLE4Youth '21 conference was wonderful. Not only was I honored to be invited but my session opened many doors. I met great professionals, explored the topic I addressed in an article published in the GJSD and in my new book, The Owl Factor: Reframing your Teaching Philosophy. As I normally say: great events lead to great outcomes."
Andre Hedlund
Andre HedlundELT/Education Consultant
"It was an absolute pleasure to host a workshop at last year’s GiLE4Youth Conference. Great community and spirit during the live event, personal support by the organizers, and very timely and relevant topics on the agenda to equip the next generation leaders for future workplace scenarios."
Ute Franzen-Waschke
Ute Franzen-WaschkeCoach, Trainer & Founder
"I fully support and advocate for GiLE’s mission to help develop key skills for young people. Our future depends on the next generation of leadership and GiLE’s great work is helping us towards the future we aspire to."
Bob Dignen
Bob DignenCoach, Trainer & Author
This year's conference was an enlightening experience, teaching students like me plenty about the required skills for employability and leadership in both remote and hybrid work environments. The GiLE foundation is a perfect plug-in, preparing students and young researchers from higher institutions of learning for the challenges of the future.
Adizue Ugonna Loveday
Adizue Ugonna LovedayPhD Student, Budapest University of Technology and Economics
The GiLE4Youth online conference is a great way for educators and learners from all over the world to meet, collaborate, and share ideas. The conference organizing team are very helpful and welcoming, and there’s a real sense of community and engagement. Highly recommended!
Martin Cooke
Martin CookeTrainer, teacher
It was an excellent opportunity to listen to professionals and get an inside view on how to meet employers' expectations. Both the presentations and the coaching sessions were really enjoyable and helpful for students who want to make a successful start to a career in business.
Sára Papp
Sára PappStudent, Budapest Business School
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