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Shape the City: Empowering Future Generations

Updated 27 February 2026 at 15:47
The future of our cities depends on the opportunities we create for those who come after us. Through the Empowering Future Generations track of Shape the City, conferences can support initiatives that help young people in Amsterdam develop essential skills, access education and technology, and enjoy a social and active life that sets them up to thrive.

How conferences can support youth in Amsterdam

Activities within the Empowering Future Generations track focus on knowledge, inclusion, and access. Delegates can contribute to educational programmes that:

  • introduce children and young people to science and the natural world
  • support digital inclusion by providing access to technology
  • strengthen inclusive sports initiatives that enable children of all abilities to stay active,social, and connected

Impact opportunities: empowering future generations

Opportunity

Description

Partner

Youth behind-the-scenes access

Behind-the-scenes event exposure for youth (8-21) to build skills

Stichting Life Skills

Adopt a plant or class visit

Hands-on botanical learning through educational programmes.

De Hortus

Hardware donations

Donate laptops/phones/tablets to support digital inclusion

Cybersoek 

Support inclusive sports

Sponsor sports programmes for children with disabilities.

Only Friends

Sports equipment for youth

Support community sports initiatives that increase access

to play. 

Stichting Studiezalen / Stichting Samen is Niet Alleen

Contact ACB for more information