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One Young World Summit Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, 2024

Dan Maunder  |  One Young World
Dan Maunder | One Young World

10:00 16:00

Registration, Community Square and Braindate Lounge Open

  • Palais des Congrès

Registration, Community Square and Braindate Lounge Open.

16:30 18:00

Opening Ceremony Reception

  • Palais des Congrès

Opening dinner for all Delegates and Partner Executives.

18:30 21:30

Opening Ceremony

  • Bell Centre

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
  • Presentation Stage

  

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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 (Indigenous)

  • 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

Failure is not an option

  • 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

  • Matcha Phorn-in
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
  • + 2 speakers
10:00 11:00
Health Equality
Action Session

Health Equity: Improving Access to Healthcare

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

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

  • Charlot Magayi
  • Trisha Prabhu
  • Stephen Prince
  • Kate Kallot
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 to creatin

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

  • Ilia Calderón
  • Kimberly Teehee
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • + 7 speakers
12:28 14:14

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Angela F. Williams
  • Kg Banjoko
  • Jocelyn Clayton
  • + 3 speakers
12:40 13:10

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Ryme Assad
  • Jurriaan Middelhoff
  • Parfait Mugisha
  • Chido Mpemba
12:40 13:10

Climate Change: Threats and Solutions with Communities

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Gab Mejia
  • Théo Panizzi
  • Sheherazade
  • Carla Gautier
13:12 13:42

Inclusive Political Participation: Representing Minorities and Under-represented Populations

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

Decolonising Canadian Institutions

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
13:44 14:14

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

  • Scott Wabano
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
13:44 14:14

Reinventing our Relationship with Nature: Towards Resilient Biodiversity

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • David Roy
  • Alexandre Beaudoin
  • Nina Lantiga
  • Nina Lantiga
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
  • Roya Mahboob
  • Jaha Dukureh
  • Taylor Wilson
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
  • Trevor Shah
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

  • Sue Whisky
  • Dr David Suzuki
  • James Chau
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

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Speakers

  • Sheherazade
  • Dr Johan Rockström
  • Rupi Kaur
  • + 8 speakers
17:39 19:25

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

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

Speakers

  • John Simpson CBE
  • Cher
  • Dame Jane Goodall
17:50 18:20

Collaborative Strategies for Achieving the SDGs by 2030

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
  • Drahomira Mandikova
  • Alma Gabriela Garcia Cortes
  • Carlo Mastrangelo
17:50 18:20

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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 David Suzuki
  • Dr Sylvia Earle
  • Severn Cullis-Suzuki
  • Ashraf Garda
18:22 18:52

Indigenous Insights on The Seventh Generation Principle

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

In Conversation with Reckitt: Empowering Women in STEM

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

Climate Action from the Ground Up

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

Ambassador Masterclass: Business for Social Good

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

US Support for Young Indigenous Leaders on Climate Action

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

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

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
08:18 08:33
OYW Award

PACT launch

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

08:34 08:54
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
08:55 09:15
Keynote

Campaigner of The Year: 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

Speakers

  • Dee Dunne
09:00 10:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès

Social Justice: Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls | Room - 514 C 

09:16 09:31
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
  • Mahir Dheendsa
  • Alyssa-Amor Gibbons
09:32 09:47
Artificial Intelligence
Fireside

Deloitte

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join Deloitte for this session which explores how AI can drive both climate action and Indigenous empowerment.

Speakers

  • Elle Richards
  • Elizabeth Faber
  • Ricardo Andres Pineda Guzmán
09:48 10:03
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

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.

10:05 10:30
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

  • Angela F. Williams
  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • + 2 speakers
10:30 11:30
Indigenous Voices
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

"Intrapreneurship: Using Business for Social Good | Room 512 - D

10:31 10:46
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

  • Evamaria Rönnegård
  • Björn Block
10:48 11:03
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 McCalla-Leacy
  • Nhlamu Dlomu
11:04 11:19
Artificial Intelligence
Keynote

Unilever

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Sam Kini
11:22 11:47
Fireside

How can humanity make AI a force for good?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Valérie Pisano
  • Professor Yoshua Bengio
  • Justin Trudeau
11:27 12:44
Artificial Intelligence
Plenary

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Lord Michael Hastings
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Ronan Dunne
  • + 7 speakers
12:00 13:00
Peace
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

"Inclusivity in Education: Overcoming Inequalities in STEM | 514 C

12:30 13:30

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.

13:00 14:30

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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.

13:00 13:30

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

  • Ajay Mittal
  • Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
  • Roos Bruggink
13:00 13:30

Journeys to Success: Becoming Influential Women in the Entrepreneurial Space

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Vimbai Masiyiwa
  • Charlot Magayi
  • Kate Kallot
  • Trisha Prabhu
13:00 13:30

Artificial Intelligence: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Ronan Dunne
  • Jose Zea
  • Abideen Opeyemi Olasupo
  • + 3 speakers
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.

13:32 14:04

In Conversation with Reckitt: Contemporary Solutions for Continuous Problems

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
13:32 14:04

A Global Approach to Combating Hate and Intolerance

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

Join Stephen Bronfman and Andy Nulman to discuss their innovative anti-hate campaign, PACT.

Speakers

  • Marika Anthony-Shaw
  • Andy Nulman
  • Stephen Bronfman
  • + 2 speakers
13:32 14:04

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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.

13:32 14:04

Inclusive Learning: Ensuring Accessible Education for Every Young Person

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

"Climate Migration: Tackling Climate-induced displacement | 514 C

14:04 14:34

The Cooperative Model: Supporting Sustainable Change

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

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

Speakers

  • Guy Cormier
14:31 14:39
Keynote

Aris Mining

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage
14:40 14:55
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

  • Franziska Trautmann
  • Daniel Weissland
14:56 15:17
Health Equality
Fireside

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

  • Plestia Alaqad
  • Shaneel Lal
  • César Dezfuli
  • John Simpson CBE
15:17 15:22
Health Equality
Fireside

Ambassadors in Action

  • 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

Speakers

  • Swara Patel
15:23 15:38
Health Equality

AstraZeneca

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
  • Gena Restivo
  • Kenisha Arora
15:39 15:54
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
15:55 16:10
Health Equality

The Future is Thirsty – Revolutionizing Responsible Drinking

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Nicolas Krantz
  • Andy Pearson
16:00 17:00
The Climate & Ecological crisis
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

Climate Action: Protecting Ecosystems and Biodiversity | 512 D

16:11 16:31
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

  • Talita Honorato-Rzeszewicz
  • Jean Todt
  • Michael Møller
16:33 17:33
Health Equality
Plenary

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Royale Anne Kodio
  • President Laura Chinchilla
  • Shudufhadzo Musida
  • + 8 speakers
17:20 19:25

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

17:30 18:30
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

 

Social Justice: Including and Empowering People Living with Disabilities | 512 D

17:50 18:20

Empowering Young Innovators: Supporting Lead2030 Winners in Education

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
17:50 18:20

Why Intersectionality? Achieving Social Justice in Healthcare Systems

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

  • Nisreen Elsaim
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Joëlle Kabisoso
  • + 3 speakers
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 19:24

BBC News: What if One Young World Delegates Ran The World?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

Join the BBC World Service for a live recording of the Global News Podcast!

What if One Young World Delegates Ran The World?

Speakers

  • Sheherazade
  • Justin Langan
  • Farkhunda Muhtaj
18:22 18:52

Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and Innovation

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Björn Block
  • Akanksha Deo Sharma
18:54 19:24

Health Equality: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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 Adewumi
  • + 4 speakers
18:54 19:24

Advancing Opportunity in the AI Age

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

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

Speakers

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Ravy Por
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton

08:00 08:12

Welcome to the Community

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

An introduction to One Young World's Coordinating Ambassadors.

08:12 08:17
Keynote

Ambassadors in Action

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

Speakers

  • Arielle Kayabaga MP
08:19 08:49
Panel

Building BRICS: 21st-century leadership in emerging markets

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
  • Ashraf Garda
08:51 09:06
Special

How the Power of Light Can Change Lives

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Toyin Saraki
  • Patty O'Hayer
  • Oscar Anderson MBE
09:00 10:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

DEI in workplaces: Promoting Sustainable DEI Policies | 514 C

09:08 09:38
Fireside

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
  • Professor Thuli Madonsela
  • Dr Da Wei
  • James Chau
09:40 09:55
Fireside

Zurich: How economic prosperity supports the path to peace

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Miriam McIntosh
  • Gary Shaughnessy
  • Asheesh Advani
09:57 10:02

Ambassadors in Action

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address by returning One Young World Ambassador and Lead2030 Challenge Winner, Olugbenga Olubanjo, who will share the impact of his innovative tech solution to clean energy access in Nige

Speakers

  • Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
  • Kamal Khera
  • Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
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

10:04 10:29
OYW Award

Politician of the Year Award 2024

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
10:30 11:30
Indigenous Voices
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

Reclaiming Identities: Combatting Indigenous Stereotypes | 514 C

11:31 12:01
Panel

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
  • Lina Khalifeh
  • Matcha Phorn-in
12:00 13:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

Social Media Advocacy: Utilising Social Media for Impact | 514 C

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

12:03 12:23
Peace
Keynote

Maria Ressa Keynote

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Maria Ressa
12:25 13:05
Panel

Spotlight on Palestine

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

  

13:10 14:15

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

13:10 13:35

Absa Bank – Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • KG Bako
  • Dr Steven Zwane
  • Pamela Turyatunga
  • Ntombezintle Raziya
13:10 13:35

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Myron Brilliant
  • Dr Da Wei
  • Koen Arthur Johannes Smeets
  • + 2 speakers
13:10 13:35

Exploring Resilience and Resistance with Women from Afghanistan

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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.

Speakers

  • Nigara Shaheen
  • Farkhunda Muhtaj
  • Stephanie Siddall
13:25 14:00

Buen Vivir at Home

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

Speakers

  • Juliana Restrepo-Giraldo
13:35 14:00

In Conversation with Reckitt: Transforming Summit Insights into Intrapreneurial Action

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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
13:35 14:00

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Jenny Yuen
  • Anjana Sudharshan
  • Eric Morrow
14:00 15:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

Period Poverty: Improving Access to Menstrual Healthcare | 512 D

14:00 14:25

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

  • Oscar Anderson MBE
  • Celia Chartres-Aris
  • Joshua Wintersgill
14:00 14:25

Navigating the Dual Threats of Extremism and Exploitation

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Ronan Dunne
  • Cara Hunter
14:00 14:25

Dispossession and Resilience: Experiences of Young Journalists

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Shaneel Lal
  • César Dezfuli
  • Ilia Calderón
14:20 14:50
OYW Award

Faster, higher, stronger: Sport as an agent of social change

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

This panel brings together sporting legends Mark Tewksbury, Tendai Mtawarira, Waneek Horn-Miller, and Jamad Fiin to explore how sport can drive social change.

Speakers

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Tendai Mtawarira
  • Jamad Fiin
14:52 15:23
Panel

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

  • Katembo Raphael
  • Michael Møller
  • Tendai Mtawarira
  • + 8 speakers
16:49 18:15

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

Ambassador Masterclass: Act Local

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Samir Lakhani
  • Taylor Quinn
  • Lisa Rapley
17:10 17:40

Sustainable Peace: Social Justice and the Fight Against Inequality

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Gabriel Bran Lopez
  • Albert Lalonde
  • Julie Savaria
  • Mariame Touré
17:10 17:40

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • İlknur Yurtseven
  • Tom Lytton-Dickie
  • Vinicius Gaby Vieira Rego
  • Phatsaline Vongsaly
17:15 18:15
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

Social Equity: Achieving Racial Justice | 512 D

17:42 18:12

Peace: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • 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

  • Farkhunda Muhtaj
  • Johan Sebastian Chavez Mosquera
  • Lama Amro
  • + 3 speakers
17:42 18:12

Driving Innovation in Displaced and Refugee Communities

Join us for a discussion with three young leaders who are driving impactful change through innovative solutions in displaced and refugee communities.

17:42 18:12

Lessons from Young Campaigners: Discovering Innovation Amidst Obstacles

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

  • Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
  • Elena Michael
  • Vanessa Mbonu
  • Chanel Contos
19:30 19:36

Closing Ceremony - Lead2030 Awards

19:47 19:59

Closing Ceremony - Keynote Tawakkol Karman

Speakers

  • Tawakkol Karman
20:04 20:25

Closing Ceremony - Ribbon Ceremony

Speakers

  • Shudufhadzo Musida
20:25 20:28

Closing Ceremony - Stéphane Martel

Speakers

  • Stéphane Martel
20:28 20:50

Closing Ceremony - Baton handover For Munich 2025 Summit

Speakers

  • Dieter Reiter
  • Ericka Aleneus
  • Ambassador Tjorven Bellmann
  • + 2 speakers
20:52 20:57

Closing Ceremony - Traditional Closing

Speakers

  • Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
21:00 21:30

Closing Ceremony - Kytes