The Wilton Park conference provided an opportunity for participants to discuss and explore how to create a more confident and inclusive Northern Ireland.<\/p>
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Participants discussed a range of themes including education, skills, opportunities for young people and how community groups can support opportunity and integration.<\/p>
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A report of the conference will be published in due course and made available in the public domain.<\/del><\/p>