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One Young World Summit Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, 2024

08:00 08:05

Traditional welcome

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

  

08:07 08:22
Keynote

A welcome address from the UN ASG for Youth

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

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

Ambassadors in Action (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

BMW Group

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

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

Elevating the voices of 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous Communities

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Matcha Phorn-in
  • Kaniehtiio Horn
  • Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
  • + 2 speakers
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

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
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

Speakers

  • Sheherazade
  • Dr Johan Rockström
  • Rupi Kaur
  • + 8 speakers