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The Transatlantic Network 2020 is a network for action which brings together young influencers from business, civil society, the arts, science and media to revitalise transatlantic and global links for the future. Importantly, TN2020 reflects the changing demographics, ideologies and dynamics of Europe and North America.
The network currently features 150 members from 24 different countries across the two continents. Incredibly successful and networked in their own right, they recognise the value of multilateral collaboration and are eager to work globally to create positive social change.
A diverse, unique, multilateral network, TN2020 members include: a Member of the Welsh Parliament, a French-American documentary filmmaker, an LA-based blogger who reaches millions via her web show Epic-FU, the Head of Micro Insurance at Allianz SE, and the Editor at Large of WIRED UK.
TN2020 members are selected on an annual basis via an open application process.
Current members are working on initiatives falling under three focus areas. They are:
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Sustainable Living |
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Building Resilience in Communities |
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Creativity & Innovation |
Partner support will allow TN2020 initiatives to be fully realised.
The annual flagship event of TN2020, the 2010 summit was held in Chicago from June 20-25. Exploring the theme of ‘using technology for social change,’ the summit featured discussion and support from individuals including:
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Sir Richard Branson, CEO Virgin Group |
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UK Foreign Secretary William Hague |
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Congressman Bobby Rush (D-1st/IL) |
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Eboo Patel, Member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighbourhood Partnerships and Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core |
Working with Sarah Evans and Sevans Strategy, TN2020 engaged over 750,000 people via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube during the summit. Previous summits have been held in Berlin, Belfast and Dublin.
TN2020/ The Network Effect - A Worldview on Europe: Does Migration Shape our Perceptions of Europe?
Young people actively involved on Migration themes met at the Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, from 27 to 29 January 2010.
This event marked the first collaboration between two British Council projects – Transatlantic Network 2020 and the Network Effect. The event celebrated both the completion of the Network Effect project and the first TN2020 event in Portugal.
The Network Effect was a project the British Council ran in partnership with local organisations throughout Europe. From 2005 until early 2010, the project featured a series of discussion forums for bright and committed young people, with the aim of nurturing networks between future innovators and influencers.
While this event marked the completion of the Network Effect, TN2020 will continue to expand and build on the collaborations already formed. Events like this one mark the first of many that will connect TN2020 members with other innovators on a local, national and international scale to address issues head on.
Our partner institutions were the Gulbenkian Foundation, the High Commission for Migration and Intercultural Dialogue (ACIDI) and the European Commission Representation in Portugal
Read the latest publication featuring contributions from TN2020 members on migration and community integration, produced in partnership with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
Watch the interviews (more coming soon)
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