YES – Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit – was promoted by Giovanisì-Regione Toscana and by the Tuscany Region Brussels Liaison Office, as part of the EARLALL’s Working Group on Youth Policies coordinated by the Tuscany Region’s Ministry of Education, Training and Labour Policies. The conference revolved around regional initiatives to promote entrepreneurial culture and Entrecomp among young people, focusing on the school‑to‑work transition period and solutions for unemployment.

In its second edition, under the motto “Ready to build a sustainable future,” the YES conference will focus on Youth Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas, revolving around three key topics:

• YES in rural areas as a catalyst for SDG achievement
• Digital opportunities for entrepreneurship in (not anymore) isolated areas
• The prism of entrepreneurship: SMEs, self-standing workers, cooperatives, social enterprises…

Draft agenda available here. More information and full agenda available soon.