Wisła Kraków is the media patron of the "I'll Say YES" conference
A Krakow high school student is organizing
the second edition of the "I'll Say YES" conference. It wants to break the taboo regarding
disabilities. This is the only event of this type in Poland, which
will take place on June 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn Kraków Airport hotel.
is the second edition of the conference dedicated to debunking myths related to
disabilities. The originator and organizer of the event is
Juliusz Zgliński – a high school student, an equality activist who himself
struggles with a mobility disability. Wisła Kraków has joined this effort
initiative as a media patron.
The recipients of the conference
are primarily entrepreneurs, local governments, education workers and
health services, as well as people with disabilities and their relatives.
The aim of the event is to break stereotypes and change perceptions
such people, as well as making it easier for them to function on the labor market.
"Let's say
directly, people with disabilities still do not have equal opportunities.
in many cases this is due to systemic shortcomings or
unawareness about disability. I struggle with it myself.
mobility disability almost from the beginning of his life and
I have experienced many unpleasantness and discrimination because of this. These
negative experiences made me decide to speak out
public space and fight against harmful stereotypes. This is how
the idea of organizing a conference "I'll say YES" was born, the main topic of which was
the idea is to break down barriers and debunk myths about people with
disabilities. This is the second edition of this event. I am
convinced that, as before, this conference will be a place
dialogue, exchange of experiences and searching for solutions that bring
real change" - says Juliusz Zgliński, a 17-year-old high school student and organizer
events.
There will be many speakers at the conference,
who will take part in panels and debates on various topics. They will talk about
inequalities around us and how to deal with them, and
how to make your dreams come true. There will also be a presentation on
innovations that change reality and inspiring discussions with
outstanding representatives of the world of science and business. All the speakers
speakers waived their remuneration and participation in the conference itself is
free.
The registration link can be found HERE .
The strategic partner of the event is the Hilton Garden Inn Kraków Airport hotel.
Other partners: Prime Time PR, BoCerba Photography. Sponsors: Polish Insurance Center, Hotelspot.pl, Law Firm of Attorneys at Law Molska-Jerin & Partners sp. k.
Patronage
The media coverage of the conference is provided by: RMF FM, Integracja, Sprawny
Marketing, NGO, Businesswoman & Life, Głos24, Szansa Foundation –
We Are Together, #DOBRYhasztag Foundation, “No Obstacles Seeing” Foundation,
Diversity Charter - Responsible Business Forum, Wisła Kraków.
