Montreal Summit 2024 banner

One Young World Summit Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, 2024

10:00 16:00

Registration & Community Square

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Summit Registration will be open to all attendees, as well as the Community Square, featuring the Braindate Lounge.

16:30 18:00

Opening Ceremony Reception

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Opening dinner for all Delegates and Partner Executives.

18:30 21:30

Opening Ceremony

  • Bell Centre
  • Presentation Stage

The One Young World Opening Ceremony is open to all pre-registered Summit attendees and ticket holders.

08:00 08:05

Traditional welcome

  • Palais des Congrès — 511a
  • Presentation Stage

  

08:07 08:22
Keynote

A welcome address from the UN ASG for Youth

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address from the United Nations first ever Assistant Secretary General for Youth Affairs welcoming delegates to the world's largest young leaders summit.

Speakers

  • Felipe Paullier
08:24 08:29
Indigenous Voices
Keynote

Ambassadors in Action: Martha Lidia Oxí Chuy

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address by returning One Young World Ambassador and member of our Indigenous Council, Martha Lidia, who will share her impact promoting education for Indigenous women and girls in Guatema

Speakers

  • Martha Lidia Oxí Chuy
08:31 09:01
Panel

How do we secure greater political representation for Indigenous people?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

If all Indigenous communities were recognised as one nation, they would be the third most populous country in the world.

Speakers

  • Ilia Calderón
  • Kimberly Teehee
  • Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
  • + 2 speakers
09:03 09:33
Indigenous Voices
Fireside

BMW Group

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A presentation from our partners at BMW Group about their work supporting education in South Africa.

Speakers

  • Ilka Horstmeier
  • Megan Gilgan
  • Maphefo Malope
09:35 10:05
Peace
Panel

Elevating the voices of 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous Communities

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This panel will hear from 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous young leaders about their work in campaigning for equality and greater representation, both within their communities and beyond.

Speakers

  • Scott Wabano
  • Matcha Phorn-in
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
10:00 11:00
Health Equality
Action Session

Health Equity: Improving Access to Healthcare

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert delegates to explore actions and develop ideas that can ensure higher levels of accessibility to high quality and essential healthcare services.

10:07 10:22
Fireside

Dutch MFA: Contributing to Peace and Stability in times of Conflict and Fragility: Youth, Business and Social Responsibility

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join Jurriaan Middelhoff, Ambassador-at-Large for Youth, Education, and Work for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Amin Bolis, Founder and Executive Director of Humanity Hands, as they discuss th

Speakers

  • Amin Bolis
  • Jurriaan Middelhoff
10:27 10:47
Indigenous Voices
OYW Award

Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Sponsored by TFG Asset Management

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by TFG Asset Management

Speakers

  • Kate Kallot
  • Charlot Magayi
  • Trisha Prabhu
10:49 11:19
Indigenous Voices
Panel

Wings of Indigenous Empowerment: Youth Leading Change presented by Air Canada

  • Bell Centre
  • Presentation Stage

The 'Wings of Indigenous Empowerment: Youth Leading Change' panel, presented by Air Canada, our official airline, highlights the leadership and vision of three Indigenous youth committed

Speakers

  • Valérie Durand
  • Samantha Bradley
  • Alejandra Metallic-Janvier
  • Brandon Meawasige
11:21 12:26

Indigenous Voices: How can we put Indigenous voices at the heart of global decision making?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Keynote address to be given by:

Speakers

  • Larissa Crawford
  • Kimberly Teehee
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • + 6 speakers
11:30 12:30
Action Session

Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the role of entrepreneurs in creating employment and ensuring the right kind of environment for sustainable economic development.These sessions

11:30 12:30
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Action Session

Sustainable Systems: Pursuing a Circular Economy

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to explore the solutions to help create sustainable supply chains in pursuit of a circular economy.

12:28 14:14

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops. Lunch will be provided in this break.

12:30 13:30

Regional Networking: Asia

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Asia Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Asia.

12:40 13:10

Resilient Communities: Lessons from United Way

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Join us for a conversation with Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way, as we explore the pivotal role that non-profit organisations play in enhancing community resilience, addressing a s

Speakers

  • Ashwini Sonar
  • Angela F. Williams
  • Kg Banjoko
  • + 3 speakers
12:40 13:10

Climate Change: Threats and Solutions with Communities

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

Facilitated by the Prince Albert II Monaco Foundation, this session will discuss innovative solutions to tackling threats to communities as a result of climate change.

Speakers

  • Sheherazade
  • Théo Panizzi
  • Carla Gautier
12:40 13:10

Addressing Climate Change Through Youth Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Enterprising Futures Scholars and the Ambassador for Youth, Education and Work.

  • IKEA Open Home

During this session, Ambassador for Youth Jurriaan Middelhoff will have a conversation on climate change and desertification with two promising Enterprising Futures Scholars from Burundi and Lebano

Speakers

  • Chido Mpemba
  • Jurriaan Middelhoff
  • Ryme Assad
  • Parfait Mugisha
13:12 13:42

Inclusive Political Participation: Representing Minorities and Under-represented Populations

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

This session will include the winners of the Politician of the Year Award who will be discussing how they are fostering inclusion in their respective offices, ensuring underrepresented communities

Speakers

  • Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
  • Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
13:12 13:42

Decolonising Canadian Institutions

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will discuss the importance of decolonising and indigenising institutions in Canada, spanning healthcare, education and politics.

Speakers

  • Helaina Moses
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • Mallory Solomon
13:12 13:42

Indigenous Voices: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This session will follow the Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering Indigenous Voices.

Speakers

  • Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
  • Justin Langan
  • Senchhen Hangma Limbu
  • + 2 speakers
13:30 14:30
Action Session

The Right to Education: Improving Access to Education

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to come together to understand the different barriers to education and develop strategies to innovate in a progressive as well as inclusive manner.

13:30 14:30
Action Session

Inclusive Societies: Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert delegates to discuss the challenges of building support systems for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers and develop solutions to help in the process of integratio

13:44 14:14

Collective Action: Addressing Water Access Amidst the Climate Crisis (SDG 6)

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by founders under 30.

Speakers

  • Laura Stocco
  • Noemi Florea
  • Samir Lakhani
13:44 14:14

Reinventing our Relationship with Nature: Towards Resilient Biodiversity

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

In an ever-changing world, where environmental issues are becoming ever more pressing, it's imperative to rethink our relationship with nature.

Speakers

  • Auky Gonzales Gysin
  • David Roy
  • Alexandre Beaudoin
  • Nina Lantiga
13:44 14:14

Indigenous Creators on TikTok: The power of first-person storytelling

  • IKEA Open Home

This panel will explore how Indigenous content creators are using social media to platform Indigenous culture, language and knowledge sharing systems.

14:17 14:47
Panel

Virgin Unite: The NewNow Leaders

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session, Paul Polman will be in discussion with the Founding Leaders of the NewNow talking about the importance of systems based thinking, and how this has played a pivotal role in their wo

Speakers

  • Paul Polman
14:49 15:04
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Keynote

L'Oréal

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at L’Oréal about the work their organisation is doing in protecting and preserving the water cycle.

Speakers

  • Jehanne Fabre
15:00 16:00
Action Session

Media Literacy: Strategies to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to explore how misinformation and disinformation can be tackled. Develop ideas to navigate, gather, produce and share information in a safe manner.

15:00 16:00
Artificial Intelligence
Action Session

Artificial Intelligence: Using AI for Social Good

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert delegates to discuss and develop ideas to use the new technologies in Artifical Intelligence for social good in an ethical manner.

15:06 15:36
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Panel

Water Warriors: Combatting the Climate Crisis to Save Our Seas and Rivers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join icons David Suzuki, Severn Suzuki and moderator James Chau as they discuss innovative strategies to combat the climate crisis and protect our seas and rivers.

Speakers

  • James Chau
  • Dr David Suzuki
  • Dr Sylvia Earle
15:38 15:53
Keynote

dsmfirmenich

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at dsmfirmenich

Speakers

  • Nicholas Towle
15:55 16:25
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Panel

The Icons Panel: The Cause for Conservation, why it matters now more than ever.

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this truly iconic session, we will be joined by singer and Oscar winning actress, Cher, and the foremost primatologist of the last century Dame Jane Goodall.

Speakers

  • Cher
  • Dame Jane Goodall
  • John Simpson CBE
16:27 17:38
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Plenary

The Climate and Ecological Crisis - How can we protect the world's water systems?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Mónica de Greiff
  • Dr Johan Rockström
  • Rupi Kaur
  • + 3 speakers
16:30 17:30
Action Session

Effective Governance: Promoting Youth Participation in Politics

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert delegates to discuss the importance of youth participation in policy-making on a global scale and build ideas to get young people involved effectively for maximum im

16:30 17:30
Action Session

Financial Inclusion: Advancing Financial Literacy

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to discuss the importance of financial literacy in tackling poverty and develop ideas that will help build prosperity.

17:30 18:30

Regional Networking: Europe

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Europe Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Europe.

17:39 19:25

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.

17:50 18:20

Conserving Wildlife and Habitats: Insights from Dame Jane Goodall, Cher and John Simpson

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

As we face increasing threats to our natural world, global conservation efforts are more critical than ever.

17:50 18:20

Collaborative Strategies for Achieving the SDGs by 2030

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

From sustainability to gender equality, this session will feature representatives from multinational corporations to discuss the necessary steps to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Speakers

  • Trevor Shah
17:50 18:20

Water Warriors: Combatting the Climate Crisis to Save Our Seas and Rivers

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will feature the globally acclaimed voices of Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. David Suzuki, and environmental activist Severn Suzuki.

Speakers

  • Dr Sylvia Earle
  • Severn Cullis-Suzuki
  • Dr David Suzuki
18:00 19:00
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Action Session

The Right to Water: Increasing Access to Safe Water

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to develop innovative practices that can guarantee access to safe water and explore appropriate solutions to emerging needs regarding rights to water.

18:22 18:52

Indigenous Insights on The Seventh Generation Principle

  • IKEA Open Home

Drawing on a concept within One Young Worlds Leadership Charter, this session will focus on Indigenous perspectives on The Seventh Generation Principle, and how decisions today must ensure a sustai

Speakers

  • Brayden Sonny White
  • Audrey Poitras
  • Justin Langan
18:22 18:52

In Conversation with Reckitt: Empowering Women in STEM

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Despite advances in the last decade, women continue to face significant underrepresentation in STEM industries.

Speakers

  • Munazza Kasmani
  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton
  • Zamanguni Ntozakhe
18:22 18:52

The Climate and Ecological Crisis: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This session will follow the Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering The Climate and Ecolog

Speakers

  • Emma Oliver
  • Annie Lu
  • Gabriel Nagel
  • + 2 speakers
18:54 19:24

Ambassador Masterclass: Business for Social Good

  • IKEA Open Home

A panel of returning One Young World Ambassadors will share their expertise and experience as young leaders in the Community, with a focus on how entrepreneurialism can unlock industry-changing soc

Speakers

  • Nike Azuma
  • María Juliana Ruiz
  • Carolina García García Arbeláez
  • Nuha Siddiqui
18:54 19:24

Climate Action from the Ground Up

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

This session will bring together experts from non-profit organisations who are tackling the climate and ecological crisis from the third sector.

Speakers

  • Per Heggenes
  • Kayla Menu-Courey
  • Samantha Thian
  • Bodhi Patil
18:54 19:24

US Support for Young Indigenous Leaders on Climate Action

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Youth Coordinator, Sarah Sladen, will moderate a dynamic discussion with young Indigenous leaders working on climate action in their

Speakers

  • Daniel Manches
  • Sarah Sladen
  • Yodhikson Bang
  • Silvia Alejandra Miranda Loredo

08:02 08:17
Keynote

Novartis

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session our partners at Novartis will take an intersectional look at what health equality means to them

Speakers

  • Hannah Perry
08:22 08:42
OYW Award

Campaigner of the Year Award 2024: Sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Campaigner of the Year Award, sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp.

08:56 09:16
Keynote

United Way

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join the President and CEO of America’s favourite charity United Way, Angela F. Williams, as she gives a presentation entitled ‘The Caretaker’s Purpose’

Speakers

  • Angela F. Williams
09:00 10:00
Action Session

Social Justice: Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert delegates to explore strategies and develop ideas for individual and institutional intervention in the movement to eradicate all forms of violence against women and

09:00 10:00
Action Session

Nutrition: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert delegates to understand the relevance of nutrition in health and develop nutrition focused action that can be taken to lower risks of non-communicable diseases (e.g.

09:18 09:33
Fireside

Holcim - AI for sustainable cities

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join Holcim's Global Head of Plans of Tomorrow, Roze Wesby as she discusses how AI is reshaping the way we look at building sustainable cities

Speakers

  • Roze Wesby
09:35 09:50
Artificial Intelligence
Fireside

Deloitte

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at Deloitte about their work in the field of AI.

09:52 10:07
Artificial Intelligence
Keynote

Siemens

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join the President and CEO of Siemens Canada as he talks about the revolutionary impact AI is having on engineering.

Speakers

  • Faisal Kazi
10:00 11:00

Refugee Nation Networking

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Refugee Nation Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community from a refugee, displaced or asylum-seeking background and/or working with

10:09 10:34
Artificial Intelligence
Panel

Inclusive Algorithms: Achieving racial justice in AI

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join industry experts and pioneers as they explore how inclusive algorithms can advance racial justice in AI.

Speakers

  • Dr Abeba Birhane
  • Angela F. Williams
  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton
  • + 2 speakers
10:30 11:30
Action Session

Intrapreneurship: Using Business for Social Good

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the best practices for intrapreneurs and develop ideas to create impact through the private sector, and how to use business for social good.

10:30 11:30
Indigenous Voices
Action Session

Indigenous Allyship: Being An Ally to Indigenous Peoples

  • Palais des Congrès

Indigenous Allyship: Being An Ally to Indigenous Peoples invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss how allies working with Indigenous communities can build meaningful and genuine relationsh

10:36 10:51
Fireside

IKEA: The feeling of home in a connected world

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

"At its best, home is more than just a physical space. It’s where we find comfort, rest, privacy and a sense of belonging. It’s where we can be who we are. It’s where we dream of the future.

Speakers

  • Björn Block
10:53 11:08
Artificial Intelligence

KPMG: Humanity at the heart of AI

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will be hearing from our partners at KPMG about the importance of developing the skills of workforces as we transition through the AI revolution.

Speakers

  • John McCally-Leacy
  • Nhlamu Dlomu
11:10 11:25
Artificial Intelligence
Keynote

Unilever

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at Unilever.

11:14 11:29
Keynote

Unilever

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at Unilever

11:27 12:37
Artificial Intelligence
Plenary

Artificial Intelligence - How can humanity make AI a force for good?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Fabrice Beaulieu
  • Lord Michael Hastings
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Ronan Dunne
12:00 13:00
Peace
Action Session

Conflict Resolution: Implementing Peace Solutions into Conflict Resolution

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the relevance of effective conflict resolution practices and explore how sustainable peacebuilding solutions can be embedded into them.

12:00 13:00
Action Session

Inclusivity in Education: Overcoming Inequalities in STEM

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the role of entrepreneurs in creating employment and ensuring the right kind of environment for sustainable economic development.

12:30 13:30

Host City Networking: Montréal/Tiohtià:ke

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Montréal/Tiohtià:ke (Host City) Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke.

12:39 14:14

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops. Lunch will be provided in this break.

12:40 13:10

Artificial Intelligence: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

This session will follow Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering AI.

Speakers

  • Ethan Waisberg
  • Angela F. Williams
  • Jose Zea
  • + 3 speakers
12:40 13:10

Journeys to Success: Becoming Influential Women in the Entrepreneurial Space

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This session will host the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, exploring their journeys in creating successful technologies and influential brands.

Speakers

  • Trisha Prabhu
  • Vimbai Masiyiwa
  • Charlot Magayi
  • Kate Kallot
12:40 13:10

Youth-Led Innovation: Insights from Lead2030's SDG 3 Changemakers

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will feature two Lead2030 SDG 3 Challenge winners supported by AstraZeneca.

Speakers

  • Roos Bruggink
  • Ajay Mittal
  • Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
13:12 13:42

In Conversation with Reckitt: Contemporary Solutions for Continuous Problems

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

In conversation with Reckitt’s Chief Marketing, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Fabrice Beaulieu, this panel will explore the necessary implementation of innovative strategies that ha

Speakers

  • Fabrice Beaulieu
  • Dr Abeba Birhane
  • Ethan Waisberg
13:12 13:42

How can young leaders use Generative AI to increase reach & visibility for their cause?

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This panel, led by The Brandtech Group’s James Dow & Amy Arnell will dive into what Gen AI for good can look like, both for large scale non-profit organisations, and for grassroots activists.

13:12 13:42

Advancing Opportunity in the AI Age

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will critically assess the power of AI and how we can ensure it is ethical, responsible and accessible to all.

Speakers

  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton
  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Ravy Por
  • Kimberly Bryant
13:30 14:30

Regional Networking: Africa and the Middle East

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Africa and the Middle East Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Africa and the Middle East.

13:44 14:14

The Cooperative Model: Supporting Sustainable Change

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

The cooperative model is known for bringing together strengths and ideas to serve the common good.

Speakers

  • Guy Cormier
13:44 14:14

Ambassador Masterclass: Think Global

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

A panel of returning One Young World Ambassadors will share their expertise and experience as young leaders in the Community, with a focus on how to use the platform of One Young World to accelerat

Speakers

  • Muzna Dureid
  • Ilia Calderón
  • Brighton Kaoma
  • Cecilia Chapiro
13:44 14:14

Inclusive Learning: Ensuring Accessible Education for Every Young Person

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will discuss innovative solutions that are required to tackle the barriers that many young people face in accessing education.

Speakers

  • Sophie Pender
  • Lord Michael Hastings
  • Stephen McCrystall
  • Steffina Yuli
14:00 15:00
Action Session

Disaster Relief: Mobilising Humanitarian Aid

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss strategies on how to equip communities with resources to recover and develop ideas on how to mobilise humanitarian aid effectively.

14:00 15:00
Action Session

Climate Migration: Tackling Climate-induced displacement

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore climate migration as a phenomenon and to develop ideas on building systems to support climate migrants.

14:16 14:24
Keynote

Aris Mining

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Neil Woodyer
14:25 14:40
Keynote

Audi

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session Daniel Weissland, President Audi America will be joined by Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder & CEO of Glass Half Full

Speakers

  • Daniel Weissland
14:41 14:56
Health Equality
Fireside

AstraZeneca

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join Gena Restivo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, as she discusses AstraZeneca's commitment to gender health equality.

Speakers

  • Gena Restivo
  • Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
14:57 15:02
Health Equality
Fireside

Ambassadors in Action: Swara Patel

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address by returning One Young World Ambassador, Swara Patel, who will share her impact promoting menstrual and reproductive health in low income and marginalised communities in India

15:03 15:23
Health Equality

Journalist of the Year Award 2024

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Journalist of the Year Award including the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery.

Speakers

  • Shaneel Lal
15:24 15:39
Fireside

Reckitt: The Story of Global Health

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Hosted by Reckitt’s SVP for Africa and Middle East Serra Bicak, this session will be a discussion of global health inequality, exploring the stark contrasts in healthcare access and the urgent need

Speakers

  • Dr Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa
  • Serra Bicak
15:40 15:55
Health Equality

Pernod Ricard

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will hear from our partners at Pernod Ricard.

15:56 16:11

Bronfman Foundation

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session from the Bronfman Foundation we will be hearing about their campaign to eradicate hate

16:00 17:00
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Action Session

Climate Action: Protecting Ecosystems and Biodiversity

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss what actions need to be taken to protect and preserve our ecosystems, biodiversity and oceans.

16:00 17:00
Action Session

Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the role of entrepreneurs in creating employment and ensuring the right kind of environment for sustainable economic development.

16:12 16:32
Panel

Gender Equality in Road Safety

Women are on average more likely to be killed or seriously injured in road accidents, why is this still the case in 2024 and what can be done to rectify this systemic inequality?

Speakers

  • Jean Todt
  • Michael Møller
16:34 17:34
Health Equality
Plenary

Health Equality - How can we eradicate gender inequality in healthcare?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Vimbai Masiyiwa
  • President Laura Chinchilla
  • Shudufhadzo Musida
  • + 3 speakers
17:30 18:30
Action Session

Social Justice: Including and Empowering People Living with Disabilities

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to develop solutions to reduce the inequality experienced by people with disabilities and protect their rights.

17:36 19:25

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.

17:50 18:20

Why Intersectionality? Achieving Social Justice in Healthcare Systems

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will scrutinise the obstacles that many face when accessing healthcare.

Speakers

  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Joëlle Kabisoso
  • Anjum Sultana
  • Mai Duong
17:50 18:20

Empowering Young Innovators: Supporting Lead2030 Winners in Education

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by young founders.

Speakers

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Alfred Burgesson
  • Samantha Welscheid
  • Ibrahim Abdi
17:50 18:20

Impactful Leadership in AI: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

A unique one-to-one conference will bring together Ravy Por and Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet for an inspiring discussion on Ravy’s career path and the fascinating developments in artificial intelligen

Speakers

  • Ravy Por
  • Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet
18:00 19:00

Regional Networking: United States and Canada

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This United States and Canada Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in the United States and Canada.

18:22 18:52

Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and Innovation

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

As a leading gold producer in the Americas, the company is committed to expanding for the future by sharing its expertise in transforming artisanal and small-scale miners into formal contract minin

Speakers

  • María Fernanda Giraldo Moreno
  • Neil Woodyer
  • Estefanía Zapata Tobón
18:22 18:52

Inclusive Futures: Designing Accessible Digital and Physical Worlds

  • IKEA Open Home

Join us for a session focused on the principles of universal design, which seeks to create environments accessible and usable by everyone, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability.

Speakers

  • Akanksha Deo Sharma
18:54 19:24

Health Equality: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will follow Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering Health.

Speakers

  • Patricia Zanella
  • Shudufhadzo Musida
  • Babatunde Adewunmi
  • + 4 speakers

08:00 08:12

Welcome to the Community

  • Presentation Stage

An introduction to One Young World's Coordinating Ambassadors.

08:12 08:17
Keynote

Ambassadors in Action: Arielle Kayabaga MP

  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address by returning One Young World Ambassador and 2023 Politician of the Year winner, Arielle Kayabaga MP, who will share her impact creating more inclusive communities as a Member of P

08:19 08:49
Panel

Building BRICS: 21st-century leadership in emerging markets

  • Presentation Stage

This panel will be focusing on dialogue between young leaders within the BRICS nations and the importance of the BRICS organisation as a platform for this new generation of leadership, be that lead

Speakers

  • Dr Da Wei
  • Shudufhadzo Musida
08:51 09:06
Special

Project Oscar

  • Presentation Stage

We welcome back One Young World stalwart Oscar Anderson MBE to discuss the latest developments with Project Oscar.

09:00 10:00
Action Session

DEI in workplaces: Promoting Sustainable DEI Policies

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore ideas to help your workplace be more diverse, equal and inclusive and to build unique practices to create sustainable policies.

09:00 10:00
Artificial Intelligence
Action Session

Artificial Intelligence: Using AI for Health Technology

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing technology in healthcare.

09:08 09:38
Fireside

Superpowers at the table: The importance of US/China dialogue

  • Presentation Stage

Following on from the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Presentation Stage session, this panel will discuss the importance of US/China dialogue.

Speakers

  • Myron Brilliant
  • Dr Da Wei
  • Professor Thuli Madonsela
  • James Chau
09:40 09:55
Fireside

Zurich: How economic prosperity supports the path to peace

  • Presentation Stage

In this session our partners at Z Zurich will discuss the importance of economic prosperity in delivering lasting peace

Speakers

  • Gary Shaughnessy
  • Asheesh Advani
09:57 10:22
OYW Award

Politician of the Year Award 2024

  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Politician of the Year Award.

Speakers

  • Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
  • Kamal Khera
  • Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
10:24 10:54
Panel

Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding: Healing the Trauma of Gender-Based Violence

  • Presentation Stage

This session will consider how reconciliation is achievable in contexts where gender-based violence has been used as a weapon and how communities are able to heal from such trauma

Speakers

  • Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
  • Ilia Calderón
  • Matcha Phorn-in
  • Lina Khalifeh
10:30 11:30
Action Session

The Right to Food: Tackling Global Food Insecurity

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore the right to food in the context of climate change and find solutions to address the linked issues of food scarcity, food insecurity and food wa

10:30 11:30
Indigenous Voices
Action Session

Reclaiming Identities: Combatting Indigenous Stereotypes

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss and develop ideas to navigate conversations around Indigenous peoples that avoid the use of harmful stereotypes.

10:36 10:56

Her Turn: How we make refugee girls' education a priority

  • Presentation Stage

  

10:56 11:16
Peace
Keynote

Maria Ressa Keynote

  • Presentation Stage

A keynote speech from the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa.

Speakers

  • Maria Ressa
12:00 13:00

Regional Networking: Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island Nations

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island Nations Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Australia, New Zealand and

12:00 13:00
Action Session

Social Media Advocacy: Utilising Social Media for Impact

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to learn how others are using social media as a tool for advocacy and develop strategies to increase engagement while advocating for important issues in an

12:00 13:00
Action Session

2SLGBTQI+ Rights: Advocating for Better Protection

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the persecution of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and develop ideas to advocate for better legal protection.

12:10 14:14

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.

12:12 12:22
Peace
Keynote

Tawakkol Karman

  • Presentation Stage

A keynote speech from the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Tawakkol Karman

Speakers

  • Tawakkol Karman
12:40 13:10

Superpowers at the Table: The Importance of US - China Dialogue

  • IKEA Open Home

Following on from the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Presentation Stage session, this panel will discuss the importance of US/China dialogue.

Speakers

  • Ose Ehianeta Arheghan
  • James Chau
  • Dr Da Wei
  • + 2 speakers
12:40 13:10

Absa Bank – Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

Between 2019 to 2023, Absa invested approximately R1.49 billion ($83 million) in social impact initiatives which led to positively impacting over 1.25 million individuals across its markets.

Speakers

  • Ntombezintle Raziya
  • Dr Steven Zwane
  • KG Bako
12:40 13:10

Exploring Resilience and Resistance with Women from Afghanistan

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Just over three years ago, the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Since that day, Afghan women and girls have faced devastating abuses on their freedoms.

13:12 13:42

In Conversation with Reckitt: Transforming Summit Insights into Intrapreneurial Action

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

In conversation with Reckitt, this session will focus on effectively translating key insights and innovative ideas gained from attending the Summit into actionable strategies.

Speakers

  • Luis Javier Castro
13:12 13:42

Buen Vivir at Home

  • IKEA Open Home

In seeking alternative narratives to the modern understanding of home—often viewed as separate from ecological and societal processes—and sustainability as a conceptual framework rather than a dail

13:12 13:42

Youth Mental Health Service Deserts: A Data Science-Driven Approach

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

Enabled by leading North American bank, BMO, this session explores how Kids Help Phone and BMO have partnered to use advanced data science to build tools that pinpoint Service Deserts.

Speakers

  • Eric Morrow
  • Anjana Sudharshan
  • Mariana Catz
13:44 14:14

Advancing the Future of Disability Advocacy

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This panel delves into the evolving landscape of disability advocacy, emphasising the need to sustain progress and drive impactful change.

Speakers

  • Joshua Wintersgill
  • Celia Chartres-Aris
13:44 14:14

Ambassador Masterclass: Act Local

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

A panel of returning One Young World Ambassadors will share their expertise and experience as young leaders in the Community, with a focus on how tackling global challenges starts with frontline su

Speakers

  • Lisa Rapley
  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Samir Lakhani
  • Taylor Quinn
13:44 14:14

Navigating the Dual Threats of Extremism and Exploitation

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Artificial Intelligence is often heralded as a powerful tool for innovation, with many arguing that it holds the potential to solve some of the world's greatest challenges.

Speakers

  • Cara Hunter
  • Ronan Dunne
13:44 14:14

Dispossession and Resilience: Experiences of Young Journalists

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will involve the winners of the Journalist of the Year Award and will explore the role that dispossession has played in their work, and how resilience has been critical in their journa

Speakers

  • Ilia Calderón
  • Shaneel Lal
  • César Dezfuli
14:00 15:00
Action Session

Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the role of entrepreneurs in creating employment and ensuring the right kind of environment for sustainable economic development.These sessions

14:00 15:00
Action Session

Period Poverty: Improving Access to Menstrual Healthcare

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore different ways to advocate for menstrual health education and improve accessibility to menstrual healthcare.

14:20 14:50
OYW Award

Sports Panel

  • Presentation Stage
14:52 15:23
Panel

Fratelli Tutti/Peace is Possible - Engaging young leaders in a global movement for peace

  • Presentation Stage

In this groundbreaking panel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa and Tawakkol Karman will discuss the role they (and One Young World CEO and Co-Founder, Kate Robertson) played at the Second Wo

Speakers

  • Maria Ressa
15:37 16:47
Peace
Plenary

Peace - How can we support young peace-builders to deliver lasting peace?

  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Sir Bob Geldof
  • Michael Møller
  • Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
  • Tendai Mtawarira
16:49 18:15

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.

17:00 18:00

Regional Networking: Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Latin America and the Caribbean.

17:10 17:40

How can a focus on prevention and stigma reduction help reduce inequalities in the mental health space?

  • IKEA Open Home

Join a panel convened by the Z Zurich Foundation to discuss how a preventative approach can lead to better mental health outcomes for all, especially marginalised individuals.

Speakers

  • Vinicius Gaby Vieira Rego
  • Tom Lytton-Dickie
  • İlknur Yurtseven
  • Phatsaline Vongsaly
17:10 17:40

Sustainable Peace: Social Justice and the Fight Against Inequality

  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

In a world where social inequalities persist and are becoming more complex, it is crucial to explore how entrepreneurship can become a driver of social justice.

Speakers

  • Mariame Touré
  • Gabriel Bran Lopez
  • Albert Lalonde
  • Julie Savaria
17:15 18:15
Action Session

Social Equity: Achieving Racial Justice

  • Palais des Congrès

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss ideas and develop solutions to the systemic inequalities and discrimination based on race and ethnicity around the globe .These networking sess

17:15 18:15
Action Session

Mental Wellbeing: Improving Access to Mental Health Care

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the stigma of mental health and wellbeing and to share ideas on how to guarantee equal access to mental health resources.

17:42 18:12

Lessons from Young Campaigners: Discovering Innovation Amidst Obstacles

  • IKEA Open Home

This session will showcase the winners of this year's Campaigner of the Year Award.

Speakers

  • Vanessa Mbonu
  • Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
  • Chanel Contos
  • Elena Michael
17:42 18:12

Peace: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

This session will follow Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering Peace.

Speakers

  • Katembo Raphael
  • Michael Møller
  • Farkhunda Muhtaj
  • + 4 speakers