Zeitgeist Young Minds

LIVITY IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF “YOUNG MINDS” AT ZEITGEIST AMERICAS -

SEARCH FOR 12 INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE TO ATTEND ZEITGEIST AMERICAS 2011

Youth engagement enterprise Livity proudly announces Young Minds, a competition supported by Google and hosted on YouTube to find the pioneers, change-makers and leaders of tomorrow to take their place alongside the greatest minds and innovators of today at Zeitgeist Americas 2011 in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

From 4^th July – 25^th August, the search will be on to find 12 exceptional, motivated and inspiring 18-24 year-olds from across the Americas*, who are making a positive impact on their world.

Young Minds is a platform to champion and celebrate young people who are doing amazing things to make the word a better place. And for the 12 winners it’s a chance to begin an amazing journey where they will be inspired and will inspire many more.

Winners will be invited to attend Google’s annual and exclusive two-day Zeitgeist event, where previous speakers have included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former US President Bill Clinton, Black Eyed Peas superstar Will.I.Am and Queen Rania of Jordan. Once there they will also take part in a series of bespoke master classes hosted by Google.

Dennis Woodside, Senior Vice President, Americas Operations,

Google commented, “Google has always championed innovation and is

proud to help young people showcase their ideas and achievements.

Zeitgeist Young Minds is an incredible platform for future

world-changers to meet some of the most powerful and inspiring people

on the planet today

To be in with a chance of winning a place at Zeitgeist Americas 2011, simply upload a video telling us how you are making a positive impact on the world to www.zeitgeistyoungminds.com

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For more information, interviews and images please contact Oyin Akiniyi on 0207 326 5979 or at oyin@livity.co.uk

Notes to Editor

*Young Minds is open to all 18-24 year-olds from USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina

About Livity

Livity is a socially responsible youth engagement agency that works directly with young people every day to produce co-created campaigns and content for brands, broadcasters, charities and local and central government that achieve client objectives whilst improving the lives of young people.

Their clients, including Google, Coca Cola, Sony PlayStation, NSPCC, BBC Three, O2 and Channel 4, get uniquely deep youth insights and a precious pool of young talent, energy and ideas. The young people get training, equipment, support and opportunities to build brighter futures.

For more information please visit www.livity.co.uk

About Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist is Google's annual partner forum held in Paradise Valley, Arizona, currently in its 6th year, bringing together around 400 business and thought leaders from across the Americas.

Highlights from last year’s event can be seen at: www.zeitgeistminds.com