Larry, known for his roles in EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey, recently expressed his surprise and admiration for the inspiring young participants of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition. “I have to admit, I was genuinely taken aback by how inspiring these young people are,” he shared. “During my youth, there were no opportunities like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, and now, as an adult, I find myself wishing such initiatives had been available to me. I began the day with preconceived notions about what students do in school, but those ideas were completely transformed after witnessing the remarkable impact they can have—not just on today’s world, but on the future as well.”

Larry continued, “Programs like this allow young people the room to apply practical skills and make a real difference in the world. Whether it’s your kids, grandkids, or any young person under 18, I strongly encourage you to get them involved to help shape the future.”

Soohyun Jessie Park, who leads corporate social responsibility at Samsung UK, also shared her thoughts: “Collaborating with Larry on this year’s Solve for Tomorrow initiative was incredibly rewarding. Watching him engage and work alongside the talented students at Wembley High was a delight. It was heartening to see that he left with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of today’s students and the positive role technology can play when young people use it to drive innovation and shape a better future.”

Soohyun Jessie Park, head of corporate social responsibility at Samsung UK, added: “It was an extremely rewarding experience working with Larry for Solve for Tomorrow this year and seeing him interact and collaborate so our wonderful students at Wembley High. It was lovely to know that he came away from the experience with a much more informed opinion on what children today can learn in school and also how technology in young people’s hands can be a force-for-good when shaping the future with innovation.”

“Our previous research shows that 85% of young people believe a career in technology would allow them to contribute positively to society and we believe very young person deserves to feel like this. To recognize the need to support our next generation of innovators from a younger age, Solve for Tomorrow this year will be focusing on supporting school-aged children and young people, offering opportunities to access skills workshops, mentoring from Samsung and winning tech prizes and work experience opportunities.”

Applications for the 2025 Solve for Tomorrow competition are now open.