Retreat for Digital Creators from Belarusian Diaspora
January 16-17, 2025 | Vilnius, Lithuania
This event brings together the Belarusian diaspora—young (18-30 years old) Belarusian bloggers, vloggers, and social media content creators from platforms like Instagram, and YouTube. Tailored for Gen Z creators passionate about enhancing their impact in the Belarusian social media space, the program includes icebreakers and team-building activities to foster connections, along with educational sessions designed to empower participants with insights and skills to grow their digital presence.
Themes for the training sessions:
- Cybersecurity for Content Creators
- Mastering Instagram Content Creation
- Short Videos Influence and Creativity
- Synthetic Content Creation
- Reaching out to Gen Z
Schedule layout:
On the first day, we will focus on delivering information through workshops on the topics listed above. The second day will be dedicated to reflection and brainstorming on potential collaborative projects. Divided into groups and guided by mentors, participants will have the opportunity to network and develop their ideas.
The Retreat is organized by World Learning and Digital Communication Network Global with funding from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
SCHEDULE
January 16-17
Skill Development and Networking
Welcome and presentations
Getting to know each other
Fish Bowl Discussion: Belarusian Media Landscape, Who Are The Most Influential - Understanding Current State of Affairs
Coffee Break
Workshop 1: Mastering Short-Form Content Creation
Visual storytelling techniques. Creating engaging captions and utilizing social media platforms features.
Lunch Break
Workshop 2: Synthetic Content Creation
Learning about creating synthetic content using AI
Coffee Break
Workshop 3: Cybersecurity for Content Creators
Teamwork, Brainstorming, and Project Development
Recap of the previous day
Coffee Break
Team Formation and Project Pitches
Lunch Break
Project Work Time
Coffee Break
Presentation Preparation
Closing Session: Project Presentations and Feedback
Wrap-Up and Reflection