Registration, Community Square and Braindate Lounge Open
Registration, Community Square and Braindate Lounge Open.
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
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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 (Indigenous)
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
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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.
Speakers
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Ilia Calderón
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Kimberly Teehee
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
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Failure is not an option
A presentation from our partners at BMW Group about their work supporting education in South Africa.
Speakers
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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.
Speakers
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Matcha Phorn-in
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
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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
Speakers
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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
Speakers
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Charlot Magayi
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Trisha Prabhu
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Stephen Prince
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Kate Kallot
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 to creatin
Speakers
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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:
Speakers
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Ilia Calderón
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Kimberly Teehee
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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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
Speakers
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Angela F. Williams
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Kg Banjoko
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Jocelyn Clayton
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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
Speakers
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Ryme Assad
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Jurriaan Middelhoff
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Parfait Mugisha
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Chido Mpemba
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.
Speakers
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Gab Mejia
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Théo Panizzi
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Sheherazade
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Carla Gautier
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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President Laura Chinchilla
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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.
Speakers
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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.
Speakers
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Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
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Justin Langan
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Senchhen Hangma Limbu
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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.
Speakers
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Milly Dawson
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Laura Stocco
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Noemi Florea
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Samir Lakhani
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.
Speakers
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Scott Wabano
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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.
Speakers
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David Roy
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Alexandre Beaudoin
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Nina Lantiga
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Nina Lantiga
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
Speakers
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Paul Polman
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Roya Mahboob
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Jaha Dukureh
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Taylor Wilson
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.
Speakers
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Jehanne Fabre
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Trevor Shah
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.
Speakers
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Sue Whisky
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Dr David Suzuki
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James Chau
dsmfirmenich
In this session we will hear from our partners at dsmfirmenich
Speakers
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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.
Speakers
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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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Speakers
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Sheherazade
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Dr Johan Rockström
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Rupi Kaur
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Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
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)
Speakers
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Trevor Shah
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Drahomira Mandikova
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Alma Gabriela Garcia Cortes
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Carlo Mastrangelo
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.
Speakers
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Dr David Suzuki
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Dr Sylvia Earle
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Severn Cullis-Suzuki
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Ashraf Garda
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.
Speakers
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John Simpson CBE
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Cher
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Dame Jane Goodall
In Conversation with Reckitt: Empowering Women in STEM
Despite advances in the last decade, women continue to face significant underrepresentation in STEM industries.
Speakers
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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
Speakers
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Emma Oliver
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Annie Lu
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Gabriel Nagel
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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
Speakers
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Audrey Poitras
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Justin Langan
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Brayden Sonny White
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Tristen Schneider
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.
Speakers
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Bodhi Patil
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Kayla Menu-Courey
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Samantha Thian
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Per Heggenes
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
Speakers
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Nuha Siddiqui
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María Juliana Ruiz
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Carolina García García Arbeláez
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Nike Azuma
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
Speakers
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Yodhikson Bang
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Sarah Sladen
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Silvia Alejandra Miranda Loredo
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Daniel Maches
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
PACT launch
In this session from the Bronfman Foundation we will be hearing about their campaign to eradicate hate
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’
Speakers
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Angela F. Williams
Campaigner of The Year: Sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp
The presentation of One Young World's annual Campaigner of the Year Award, sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp
Speakers
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Dee Dunne
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Social Justice: Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls | Room - 514 C
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
Speakers
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Roze Wesby
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Mahir Dheendsa
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Alyssa-Amor Gibbons
Deloitte
Join Deloitte for this session which explores how AI can drive both climate action and Indigenous empowerment.
Speakers
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Elle Richards
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Elizabeth Faber
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Ricardo Andres Pineda Guzmán
Siemens
Join the President and CEO of Siemens Canada as he talks about the revolutionary impact AI is having on engineering.
Speakers
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Faisal Kazi
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.
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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Angela F. Williams
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Dr Fay Cobb Payton
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Kimberly Bryant
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Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
"Intrapreneurship: Using Business for Social Good | Room 512 - D
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.
Speakers
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Evamaria Rönnegård
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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.
Speakers
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John McCalla-Leacy
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Nhlamu Dlomu
Unilever
In this session we will hear from our partners at Unilever.
Speakers
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Sam Kini
How can humanity make AI a force for good?
Speakers
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Valérie Pisano
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Professor Yoshua Bengio
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Justin Trudeau
Artificial Intelligence - How can humanity make AI a force for good?
Speakers
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Lord Michael Hastings
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Kimberly Bryant
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Ronan Dunne
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Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
"Inclusivity in Education: Overcoming Inequalities in STEM | 514 C
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. Lunch will be provided in this break.
Youth-Led Innovation: Insights from Lead2030's SDG 3 Changemakers
This session will feature two Lead2030 SDG 3 Challenge winners supported by AstraZeneca.
Speakers
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Ajay Mittal
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Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
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Roos Bruggink
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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Vimbai Masiyiwa
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Charlot Magayi
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Kate Kallot
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Trisha Prabhu
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.
Speakers
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Ronan Dunne
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Jose Zea
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Abideen Opeyemi Olasupo
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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.
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
Speakers
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Fabrice Beaulieu
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Dr Abeba Birhane
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Ethan Waisberg
A Global Approach to Combating Hate and Intolerance
Join Stephen Bronfman and Andy Nulman to discuss their innovative anti-hate campaign, PACT.
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Marika Anthony-Shaw
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Andy Nulman
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Stephen Bronfman
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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.
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.
Speakers
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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
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
"Climate Migration: Tackling Climate-induced displacement | 514 C
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
Aris Mining
Audi
In this session Daniel Weissland, President Audi America will be joined by Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder & CEO of Glass Half Full
Speakers
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Franziska Trautmann
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Daniel Weissland
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
Speakers
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Plestia Alaqad
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Shaneel Lal
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César Dezfuli
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John Simpson CBE
Ambassadors in Action
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
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Swara Patel
AstraZeneca
Join Gena Restivo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, as she discusses AstraZeneca's commetment to gender health equality.
Speakers
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Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
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Gena Restivo
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Kenisha Arora
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
Speakers
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Dr Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa
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Serra Bicak
The Future is Thirsty – Revolutionizing Responsible Drinking
In this session we will hear from our partners at Pernod Ricard.
Speakers
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Nicolas Krantz
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Andy Pearson
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Climate Action: Protecting Ecosystems and Biodiversity | 512 D
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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Talita Honorato-Rzeszewicz
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Jean Todt
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Michael Møller
Health Equality - How can we eradicate gender inequality in healthcare?
Speakers
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Royale Anne Kodio
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President Laura Chinchilla
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Shudufhadzo Musida
- + 8 speakers
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Social Justice: Including and Empowering People Living with Disabilities | 512 D
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.
Speakers
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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
Speakers
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Ravy Por
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Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet
Why Intersectionality? Achieving Social Justice in Healthcare Systems
This session will scrutinise the obstacles that many face when accessing healthcare.
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Nisreen Elsaim
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Kimberly Bryant
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Joëlle Kabisoso
- + 3 speakers
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.
BBC News: What if One Young World Delegates Ran The World?
Join the BBC World Service for a live recording of the Global News Podcast!
What if One Young World Delegates Ran The World?
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Sheherazade
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Justin Langan
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Farkhunda Muhtaj
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.
Speakers
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Björn Block
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Akanksha Deo Sharma
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
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 Adewumi
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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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Mark Tewksbury
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Ravy Por
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Kimberly Bryant
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Dr Fay Cobb Payton
Welcome to the Community
An introduction to One Young World's Coordinating Ambassadors.
Ambassadors in Action
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
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Arielle Kayabaga MP
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
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Ashraf Garda
How the Power of Light Can Change Lives
We welcome back One Young World stalwart Oscar Anderson MBE to discuss the latest developments with Project Oscar.
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Toyin Saraki
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Patty O'Hayer
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Oscar Anderson MBE
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
DEI in workplaces: Promoting Sustainable DEI Policies | 514 C
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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Professor Thuli Madonsela
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Dr Da Wei
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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
Speakers
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Miriam McIntosh
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Gary Shaughnessy
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Asheesh Advani
Ambassadors in Action
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
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
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Kamal Khera
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Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
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
Politician of the Year Award 2024
The presentation of One Young World's annual Politician of the Year Award.
Speakers
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Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
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Kamal Khera
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Elena Sofia Motta Kolleff
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Reclaiming Identities: Combatting Indigenous Stereotypes | 514 C
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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Lina Khalifeh
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Matcha Phorn-in
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Social Media Advocacy: Utilising Social Media for Impact | 514 C
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
Maria Ressa Keynote
A keynote speech from the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa.
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Maria Ressa
Spotlight on Palestine
Networking Break
This break will include our Interactive Stage sessions shown below, access to the Community Square, the Braindate Lounge and workshops.
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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Koen Arthur Johannes Smeets
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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.
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Nigara Shaheen
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Farkhunda Muhtaj
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Stephanie Siddall
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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KG Bako
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Dr Steven Zwane
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Pamela Turyatunga
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Ntombezintle Raziya
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
Speakers
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Juliana Restrepo-Giraldo
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.
Speakers
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Luis Javier Castro
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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Jenny Yuen
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Anjana Sudharshan
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Eric Morrow
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Period Poverty: Improving Access to Menstrual Healthcare | 512 D
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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Oscar Anderson MBE
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Celia Chartres-Aris
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Joshua Wintersgill
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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Ronan Dunne
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Cara Hunter
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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Shaneel Lal
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César Dezfuli
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Ilia Calderón
Faster, higher, stronger: Sport as an agent of social change
This panel brings together sporting legends Mark Tewksbury, Tendai Mtawarira, Waneek Horn-Miller, and Jamad Fiin to explore how sport can drive social change.
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Mark Tewksbury
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Tendai Mtawarira
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Jamad Fiin
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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Katembo Raphael
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Michael Møller
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Tendai Mtawarira
- + 8 speakers
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.
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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Gabriel Bran Lopez
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Albert Lalonde
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Julie Savaria
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Mariame Touré
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.
Speakers
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İlknur Yurtseven
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Tom Lytton-Dickie
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Vinicius Gaby Vieira Rego
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Phatsaline Vongsaly
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
Speakers
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Mark Tewksbury
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Samir Lakhani
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Taylor Quinn
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Lisa Rapley
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Social Equity: Achieving Racial Justice | 512 D
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.
Speakers
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Farkhunda Muhtaj
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Johan Sebastian Chavez Mosquera
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Lama Amro
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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.
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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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
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Elena Michael
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Vanessa Mbonu
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Chanel Contos
Closing Ceremony - Lead2030 Awards
Closing Ceremony - Keynote Tawakkol Karman
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Tawakkol Karman
Closing Ceremony - Ribbon Ceremony
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Shudufhadzo Musida
Closing Ceremony - Stéphane Martel
Speakers
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Stéphane Martel
Closing Ceremony - Baton handover For Munich 2025 Summit
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Dieter Reiter
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Ericka Aleneus
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Ambassador Tjorven Bellmann
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Closing Ceremony - Traditional Closing
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Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer