The Youth Energy Summit invited young people in Years 5-13 to explore the energy crisis, sparking ideas, discussions, action and hope.
With keynote speakers, interactive workshops and discussions from experts in the field of energy and innovation, it provided a platform for young people to share ideas, knowledge, and sustainable solutions.
The summit also featured an exclusive performance of Accelerate, followed by Highly Sprung workshops inspired by the show. The arts-based workshops used physical theatre techniques to help students understand renewable energy technologies, energy conservation strategies, and policy advocacy.
The collaborative event was produced by Highly Sprung in partnership with energy company EON, Coventry’s Strategic Energy Partnership, University of Warwick’s Institute of Engagement and Sustainability West Midlands.
Young Producers Programme
Connected to the Youth Energy Summit, Highly Sprung worked with a collective of Young Producers in Years 9 and 10.
The group received professional development and training through workshops and mentor sessions with industry experts. They then went on to produce and coordinate the Youth Energy Summit, providing expereince of working on a real-life event for their peers to attend.
Accelerate Tour 2024
In advance of the Youth Energy Summit Accelerate toured to 6 Secondary Schools in Coventry and Warwickshire, completely free of charge, providing to 2 performance to more than 2000 young people across the schools.

The Accelerate Youth Energy Summit was funded by WMCA’s Inclusive Communities Fund. For more information about the project and its impact read the project report here: