We asked for your feedback after the event and below are some of your comments. Young Voice & Voice08 were our most interactive events to date: we had the brand-new Make a Meeting service; the level of audience participation in the workshops was higher than ever before; and we showcased the brilliantly received fashion shows, and dance and music acts.

Over 70% said they would like to come along to Voice09. We'll be using your feedback to make next year's event even better!

Things you liked

''The free flowing -do what ever -attitude. It was brilliant.''

''Exhibition - good to see so many social enterprises -need more next year!''

''The idea of the instant meetings was terrific.''

''Opportunities for networking - excellent set of contacts.''

''The range of workshops; the diversity of speakers especially at the morning one.''

''Creativity and initiative of young people.''

''The amount of young people interested in the event.''

''The entertainment undertaken by social enterprises was inspiring.''

''Arts workshop was good & ArtGym stall was fantastic!''

''Chance to network & learn about other social enterprises.''

''Very well run. Very good opportunity to see other's perspectives on the sector. Thank you.''

''Brilliantly imagined. You are definitely setting the pace. Keep heading in this direction - pragmatism, imagination and involvement.''

Things you didn't like

''It could have been warmer!''

''Not getting to talk to or put questions to the minister.''

''Too many politicians.''

''Boasting entrepreneurs.''

''Microphone problems.''

''Perhaps you should consider a full two day conference as I would have liked the opportunity to attend more sessions and a few breakout meetings.''

What you'd like to see at Young Voice & Voice09

''I found the break out sessions very stimulating, so perhaps more of those, if there is time to fit more in.''

''More of the same! The diversity of the speakers and people who held the workshops was very impressive.''

''More opportunities for people to create their own meetings/discussion groups; more random hugging of strangers.''

''More enterprises like the fashion show and the dancing troupe.''

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