Registration & Community Square
Summit Registration will be open to all attendees, as well as the Community Square, featuring the Braindate Lounge.
Opening Ceremony Reception
Opening dinner for all Delegates and Partner Executives.
Opening Ceremony
The One Young World Opening Ceremony is open to all pre-registered Summit attendees and ticket holders.
Traditional welcome
A welcome address from the UN ASG for Youth
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
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Felipe Paullier
Ambassadors in Action: Martha Lidia Oxí Chuy
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
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Martha Lidia Oxí Chuy
How do we secure greater political representation for Indigenous people?
If all Indigenous communities were recognised as one nation, they would be the third most populous country in the world.
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Ilia Calderón
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Kimberly Teehee
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
- + 2 speakers
BMW Group
A presentation from our partners at BMW Group about their work supporting education in South Africa.
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Ilka Horstmeier
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Megan Gilgan
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Maphefo Malope
Elevating the voices of 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous Communities
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.
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Scott Wabano
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Matcha Phorn-in
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
Health Equity: Improving Access to Healthcare
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.
Dutch MFA: Contributing to Peace and Stability in times of Conflict and Fragility: Youth, Business and Social Responsibility
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
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Amin Bolis
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Jurriaan Middelhoff
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Sponsored by TFG Asset Management
The presentation of One Young World's annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by TFG Asset Management
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Kate Kallot
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Charlot Magayi
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Trisha Prabhu
Wings of Indigenous Empowerment: Youth Leading Change presented by Air Canada
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
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Valérie Durand
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Samantha Bradley
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Alejandra Metallic-Janvier
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Brandon Meawasige
Indigenous Voices: How can we put Indigenous voices at the heart of global decision making?
Keynote address to be given by:
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Larissa Crawford
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Kimberly Teehee
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Kaniehtiio Horn
- + 6 speakers
Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)
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
Sustainable Systems: Pursuing a Circular Economy
We invite interested and expert delegates to explore the solutions to help create sustainable supply chains in pursuit of a circular economy.
Networking Break
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.
Regional Networking: Asia
This Asia Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Asia.
Resilient Communities: Lessons from United Way
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
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Ashwini Sonar
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Angela F. Williams
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Kg Banjoko
- + 3 speakers
Climate Change: Threats and Solutions with Communities
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.
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Sheherazade
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Théo Panizzi
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Carla Gautier
Addressing Climate Change Through Youth Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Enterprising Futures Scholars and the Ambassador for Youth, Education and Work.
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
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Chido Mpemba
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Jurriaan Middelhoff
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Ryme Assad
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Parfait Mugisha
Inclusive Political Participation: Representing Minorities and Under-represented Populations
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
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
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Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
Decolonising Canadian Institutions
This session will discuss the importance of decolonising and indigenising institutions in Canada, spanning healthcare, education and politics.
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Helaina Moses
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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Mallory Solomon
Indigenous Voices: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers
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.
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Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
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Justin Langan
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Senchhen Hangma Limbu
- + 2 speakers
The Right to Education: Improving Access to Education
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.
Inclusive Societies: Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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
Collective Action: Addressing Water Access Amidst the Climate Crisis (SDG 6)
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.
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Laura Stocco
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Noemi Florea
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Samir Lakhani
Reinventing our Relationship with Nature: Towards Resilient Biodiversity
In an ever-changing world, where environmental issues are becoming ever more pressing, it's imperative to rethink our relationship with nature.
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Auky Gonzales Gysin
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David Roy
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Alexandre Beaudoin
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Nina Lantiga
Indigenous Creators on TikTok: The power of first-person storytelling
This panel will explore how Indigenous content creators are using social media to platform Indigenous culture, language and knowledge sharing systems.
Virgin Unite: The NewNow Leaders
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
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Paul Polman
L'Oréal
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.
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Jehanne Fabre
Media Literacy: Strategies to Combat Misinformation and Disinformation
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.
Artificial Intelligence: Using AI for Social Good
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.
Water Warriors: Combatting the Climate Crisis to Save Our Seas and Rivers
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.
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James Chau
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Dr David Suzuki
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Dr Sylvia Earle
dsmfirmenich
In this session we will hear from our partners at dsmfirmenich
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Nicholas Towle
The Icons Panel: The Cause for Conservation, why it matters now more than ever.
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.
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Cher
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Dame Jane Goodall
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John Simpson CBE
The Climate and Ecological Crisis - How can we protect the world's water systems?
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Mónica de Greiff
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Dr Johan Rockström
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Rupi Kaur
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Effective Governance: Promoting Youth Participation in Politics
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
Financial Inclusion: Advancing Financial Literacy
We invite interested and expert delegates to discuss the importance of financial literacy in tackling poverty and develop ideas that will help build prosperity.
Regional Networking: Europe
This Europe Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Europe.
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
Conserving Wildlife and Habitats: Insights from Dame Jane Goodall, Cher and John Simpson
As we face increasing threats to our natural world, global conservation efforts are more critical than ever.
Collaborative Strategies for Achieving the SDGs by 2030
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)
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Trevor Shah
Water Warriors: Combatting the Climate Crisis to Save Our Seas and Rivers
This session will feature the globally acclaimed voices of Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. David Suzuki, and environmental activist Severn Suzuki.
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Dr Sylvia Earle
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki
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Dr David Suzuki
The Right to Water: Increasing Access to Safe Water
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.
Indigenous Insights on The Seventh Generation Principle
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
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Brayden Sonny White
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Audrey Poitras
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Justin Langan
In Conversation with Reckitt: Empowering Women in STEM
Despite advances in the last decade, women continue to face significant underrepresentation in STEM industries.
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Munazza Kasmani
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Dr Fay Cobb Payton
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Zamanguni Ntozakhe
The Climate and Ecological Crisis: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers
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
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Emma Oliver
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Annie Lu
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Gabriel Nagel
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Ambassador Masterclass: Business for Social Good
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
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Nike Azuma
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María Juliana Ruiz
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Carolina García García Arbeláez
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Nuha Siddiqui
Climate Action from the Ground Up
This session will bring together experts from non-profit organisations who are tackling the climate and ecological crisis from the third sector.
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Per Heggenes
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Kayla Menu-Courey
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Samantha Thian
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Bodhi Patil
US Support for Young Indigenous Leaders on Climate Action
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
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Daniel Manches
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Sarah Sladen
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Yodhikson Bang
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Silvia Alejandra Miranda Loredo
Novartis
In this session our partners at Novartis will take an intersectional look at what health equality means to them
Speakers
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Hannah Perry
Campaigner of the Year Award 2024: Sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp
The presentation of One Young World's annual Campaigner of the Year Award, sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp.
United Way
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’
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Angela F. Williams
Social Justice: Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls
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
Nutrition: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases
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.
Holcim - AI for sustainable cities
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
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Roze Wesby
Deloitte
In this session we will hear from our partners at Deloitte about their work in the field of AI.
Siemens
Join the President and CEO of Siemens Canada as he talks about the revolutionary impact AI is having on engineering.
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Faisal Kazi
Refugee Nation Networking
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
Inclusive Algorithms: Achieving racial justice in AI
Join industry experts and pioneers as they explore how inclusive algorithms can advance racial justice in AI.
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Dr Abeba Birhane
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Angela F. Williams
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Dr Fay Cobb Payton
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Intrapreneurship: Using Business for Social Good
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.
Indigenous Allyship: Being An Ally to Indigenous Peoples
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
IKEA: The feeling of home in a connected world
"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.
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Björn Block
KPMG: Humanity at the heart of AI
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.
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John McCally-Leacy
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Nhlamu Dlomu
Unilever
In this session we will hear from our partners at Unilever.
Unilever
In this session we will hear from our partners at Unilever
Artificial Intelligence - How can humanity make AI a force for good?
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Fabrice Beaulieu
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Lord Michael Hastings
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Kimberly Bryant
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Ronan Dunne
Conflict Resolution: Implementing Peace Solutions into Conflict Resolution
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.
Inclusivity in Education: Overcoming Inequalities in STEM
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.
Host City Networking: Montréal/Tiohtià:ke
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.
Networking Break
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.
Artificial Intelligence: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers
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.
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Ethan Waisberg
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Angela F. Williams
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Jose Zea
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Journeys to Success: Becoming Influential Women in the Entrepreneurial Space
This session will host the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, exploring their journeys in creating successful technologies and influential brands.
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Trisha Prabhu
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Vimbai Masiyiwa
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Charlot Magayi
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Kate Kallot
Youth-Led Innovation: Insights from Lead2030's SDG 3 Changemakers
This session will feature two Lead2030 SDG 3 Challenge winners supported by AstraZeneca.
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Roos Bruggink
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Ajay Mittal
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Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
In Conversation with Reckitt: Contemporary Solutions for Continuous Problems
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
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Fabrice Beaulieu
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Dr Abeba Birhane
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Ethan Waisberg
How can young leaders use Generative AI to increase reach & visibility for their cause?
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.
Advancing Opportunity in the AI Age
This session will critically assess the power of AI and how we can ensure it is ethical, responsible and accessible to all.
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Dr Fay Cobb Payton
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Mark Tewksbury
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Ravy Por
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Kimberly Bryant
Regional Networking: Africa and the Middle East
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.
The Cooperative Model: Supporting Sustainable Change
The cooperative model is known for bringing together strengths and ideas to serve the common good.
Speakers
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Guy Cormier
Ambassador Masterclass: Think Global
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
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Muzna Dureid
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Ilia Calderón
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Brighton Kaoma
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Cecilia Chapiro
Inclusive Learning: Ensuring Accessible Education for Every Young Person
This session will discuss innovative solutions that are required to tackle the barriers that many young people face in accessing education.
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Sophie Pender
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Lord Michael Hastings
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Stephen McCrystall
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Steffina Yuli
Disaster Relief: Mobilising Humanitarian Aid
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.
Climate Migration: Tackling Climate-induced displacement
We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore climate migration as a phenomenon and to develop ideas on building systems to support climate migrants.
Aris Mining
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Neil Woodyer
Audi
In this session Daniel Weissland, President Audi America will be joined by Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder & CEO of Glass Half Full
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Daniel Weissland
AstraZeneca
Join Gena Restivo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, as she discusses AstraZeneca's commitment to gender health equality.
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Gena Restivo
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Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
Ambassadors in Action: Swara Patel
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
Journalist of the Year Award 2024
The presentation of One Young World's annual Journalist of the Year Award including the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery.
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Shaneel Lal
Reckitt: The Story of Global Health
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
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Dr Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa
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Serra Bicak
Pernod Ricard
In this session we will hear from our partners at Pernod Ricard.
Bronfman Foundation
In this session from the Bronfman Foundation we will be hearing about their campaign to eradicate hate
Climate Action: Protecting Ecosystems and Biodiversity
We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss what actions need to be taken to protect and preserve our ecosystems, biodiversity and oceans.
Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)
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.
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?
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Jean Todt
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Michael Møller
Health Equality - How can we eradicate gender inequality in healthcare?
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Vimbai Masiyiwa
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President Laura Chinchilla
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Shudufhadzo Musida
- + 3 speakers
Social Justice: Including and Empowering People Living with Disabilities
We invite interested and expert Delegates to develop solutions to reduce the inequality experienced by people with disabilities and protect their rights.
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
Why Intersectionality? Achieving Social Justice in Healthcare Systems
This session will scrutinise the obstacles that many face when accessing healthcare.
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Kimberly Bryant
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Joëlle Kabisoso
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Anjum Sultana
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Mai Duong
Empowering Young Innovators: Supporting Lead2030 Winners in Education
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.
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Mark Tewksbury
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Alfred Burgesson
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Samantha Welscheid
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Ibrahim Abdi
Impactful Leadership in AI: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey
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
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Ravy Por
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Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet
Regional Networking: United States and Canada
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.
Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and Innovation
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
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María Fernanda Giraldo Moreno
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Neil Woodyer
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Estefanía Zapata Tobón
Inclusive Futures: Designing Accessible Digital and Physical Worlds
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.
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Akanksha Deo Sharma
Health Equality: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers
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.
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Patricia Zanella
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Shudufhadzo Musida
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Babatunde Adewunmi
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Welcome to the Community
An introduction to One Young World's Coordinating Ambassadors.
Ambassadors in Action: Arielle Kayabaga MP
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
Building BRICS: 21st-century leadership in emerging markets
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
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Dr Da Wei
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Shudufhadzo Musida
Project Oscar
We welcome back One Young World stalwart Oscar Anderson MBE to discuss the latest developments with Project Oscar.
DEI in workplaces: Promoting Sustainable DEI Policies
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.
Artificial Intelligence: Using AI for Health Technology
We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing technology in healthcare.
Superpowers at the table: The importance of US/China dialogue
Following on from the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Presentation Stage session, this panel will discuss the importance of US/China dialogue.
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Myron Brilliant
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Dr Da Wei
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Professor Thuli Madonsela
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James Chau
Zurich: How economic prosperity supports the path to peace
In this session our partners at Z Zurich will discuss the importance of economic prosperity in delivering lasting peace
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Gary Shaughnessy
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Asheesh Advani
Politician of the Year Award 2024
The presentation of One Young World's annual Politician of the Year Award.
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
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Kamal Khera
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Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
Gender-Responsive Peacebuilding: Healing the Trauma of Gender-Based Violence
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
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
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Ilia Calderón
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Matcha Phorn-in
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Lina Khalifeh
The Right to Food: Tackling Global Food Insecurity
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
Reclaiming Identities: Combatting Indigenous Stereotypes
We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss and develop ideas to navigate conversations around Indigenous peoples that avoid the use of harmful stereotypes.
Her Turn: How we make refugee girls' education a priority
Maria Ressa Keynote
A keynote speech from the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa.
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Maria Ressa
Regional Networking: Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Island Nations
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
Social Media Advocacy: Utilising Social Media for Impact
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
2SLGBTQI+ Rights: Advocating for Better Protection
We invite interested and expert Delegates to discuss the persecution of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and develop ideas to advocate for better legal protection.
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
Tawakkol Karman
A keynote speech from the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Tawakkol Karman
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Tawakkol Karman
Superpowers at the Table: The Importance of US - China Dialogue
Following on from the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) Presentation Stage session, this panel will discuss the importance of US/China dialogue.
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Ose Ehianeta Arheghan
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James Chau
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Dr Da Wei
- + 2 speakers
Absa Bank – Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship
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.
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Ntombezintle Raziya
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Dr Steven Zwane
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KG Bako
Exploring Resilience and Resistance with Women from Afghanistan
Just over three years ago, the Taliban took over Afghanistan. Since that day, Afghan women and girls have faced devastating abuses on their freedoms.
In Conversation with Reckitt: Transforming Summit Insights into Intrapreneurial Action
In conversation with Reckitt, this session will focus on effectively translating key insights and innovative ideas gained from attending the Summit into actionable strategies.
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Luis Javier Castro
Buen Vivir at 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
Youth Mental Health Service Deserts: A Data Science-Driven Approach
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.
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Eric Morrow
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Anjana Sudharshan
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Mariana Catz
Advancing the Future of Disability Advocacy
This panel delves into the evolving landscape of disability advocacy, emphasising the need to sustain progress and drive impactful change.
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Joshua Wintersgill
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Celia Chartres-Aris
Ambassador Masterclass: Act Local
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
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Lisa Rapley
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Mark Tewksbury
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Samir Lakhani
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Taylor Quinn
Navigating the Dual Threats of Extremism and Exploitation
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.
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Cara Hunter
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Ronan Dunne
Dispossession and Resilience: Experiences of Young Journalists
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
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Ilia Calderón
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Shaneel Lal
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César Dezfuli
Entrepreneurship: Driving Entrepreneurship and Employment (hosted in partnership with the JCCM)
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
Period Poverty: Improving Access to Menstrual Healthcare
We invite interested and expert Delegates to explore different ways to advocate for menstrual health education and improve accessibility to menstrual healthcare.
Sports Panel
Fratelli Tutti/Peace is Possible - Engaging young leaders in a global movement for peace
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
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Maria Ressa
Peace - How can we support young peace-builders to deliver lasting peace?
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Sir Bob Geldof
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Michael Møller
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
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Tendai Mtawarira
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
Regional Networking: Latin America and the Caribbean
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.
How can a focus on prevention and stigma reduction help reduce inequalities in the mental health space?
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.
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Vinicius Gaby Vieira Rego
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Tom Lytton-Dickie
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İlknur Yurtseven
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Phatsaline Vongsaly
Sustainable Peace: Social Justice and the Fight Against Inequality
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.
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Mariame Touré
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Gabriel Bran Lopez
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Albert Lalonde
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Julie Savaria
Social Equity: Achieving Racial Justice
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
Mental Wellbeing: Improving Access to Mental Health Care
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.
Lessons from Young Campaigners: Discovering Innovation Amidst Obstacles
This session will showcase the winners of this year's Campaigner of the Year Award.
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Vanessa Mbonu
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
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Chanel Contos
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Elena Michael
Peace: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers
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.
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Katembo Raphael
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Michael Møller
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Farkhunda Muhtaj
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