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.
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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
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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
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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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Matcha Phorn-in
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer
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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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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
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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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Ilia Calderón
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Kimberly Teehee
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Kaniehtiio Horn
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Sheherazade
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Dr Johan Rockström
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Rupi Kaur
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