Masters of the Digital Future
For the second year in a row, Banka Slovenije is, under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, organising the debate project MASTERS OF THE DIGITAL FUTURE, which is held in cooperation with the debate organisation Pro et contra – Institute for culture of dialogue.
It is aimed at older primary school students and at the secondary school students.
In terms of topic, we continue with digitalisation – this time in relation to online fraud (in banking). The debaters have the opportunity to discuss the pitfalls of false information and how to protect themselves from it, the right to privacy and the protection of personal data, and to which extent is it the responsibility of an individual. They discuss how to furtherly protect vulnerable groups and the excessive internet use.
The project is aimed at educators and young people who wanted to learn about debating methodology as well as those already familiar with it. The competition is again held in separate categories depending on the level of debaters’ competence.
Project programme
20 and 21 September 2024: Debate seminar for new and experienced mentors – presentation of the debate methodology and presentation of financial topics discussed in the project
4 October 2024: Open Doors Day and launch of the debate project – an educational programme for students at Banka Slovenije
School year 2024/25: Debate and finance workshops in schools – implementation of debate and finance workshops in schools in agreement with debate mentors
18 and 25 January 2025: Debate tournaments – primary and secondary school debate tournaments and selection of finalists
15 May 2025: Final debate and project conclusion – active participation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia and the Acting Governor of Banka Slovenije and winners’ announcement
Prize for the winners: a trip to the Geldmuseum (Money Museum) in Vienna.
After the final debate, the President of the Republic of Slovenia will welcome the finalists at the Presidential Palace.
For other information, please contact [email protected].
More information about the debate project in the school year 2023/2024 is available here.
