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One Young World Summit Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, 2024

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

08:02 08:17
Keynote

Novartis

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session our partners at Novartis will take an intersectional look at what health equality means to them

Speakers

  • Hannah Perry
08:18 08:33
OYW Award

PACT launch

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

08:34 08:54
Keynote

United Way

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join the President and CEO of America’s favourite charity United Way, Angela F. Williams, as she gives a presentation entitled ‘The Caretaker’s Purpose’

Speakers

  • Angela F. Williams
08:55 09:15
Keynote

Campaigner of The Year: Sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Campaigner of the Year Award, sponsored by Intuit Mailchimp

Speakers

  • Dee Dunne
09:00 10:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès

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

09:16 09:31
Fireside

Holcim - AI for sustainable cities

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join Holcim's Global Head of Plans of Tomorrow, Roze Wesby as she discusses how AI is reshaping the way we look at building sustainable cities

Speakers

  • Roze Wesby
  • Mahir Dheendsa
  • Alyssa-Amor Gibbons
09:32 09:47
Artificial Intelligence
Fireside

Deloitte

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

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

Siemens

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join the President and CEO of Siemens Canada as he talks about the revolutionary impact AI is having on engineering.

Speakers

  • Faisal Kazi
10:00 11:00

Host City Networking: Montréal/Tiohtià:ke

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Montréal/Tiohtià:ke (Host City) Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Montréal/Tiohtià:ke.

10:05 10:30
Artificial Intelligence
Panel

Inclusive Algorithms: Achieving racial justice in AI

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Join industry experts and pioneers as they explore how inclusive algorithms can advance racial justice in AI.

Speakers

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

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 514c

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

10:31 10:46
Fireside

IKEA: The feeling of home in a connected world

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

"At its best, home is more than just a physical space. It’s where we find comfort, rest, privacy and a sense of belonging. It’s where we can be who we are. It’s where we dream of the future.

Speakers

  • Evamaria Rönnegård
  • Björn Block
10:48 11:03
Artificial Intelligence

KPMG: Humanity at the heart of AI

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session we will be hearing from our partners at KPMG about the importance of developing the skills of workforces as we transition through the AI revolution.

Speakers

  • John McCalla-Leacy
  • Nhlamu Dlomu
11:04 11:19
Artificial Intelligence
Keynote

Unilever

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Sam Kini
11:22 11:47
Fireside

How can humanity make AI a force for good?

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

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

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

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

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

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

12:30 13:30

Regional Networking: Europe

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Europe Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Europe.

13:00 14:30

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

13:00 13:30

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

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

Artificial Intelligence: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

This session will follow Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering AI.

Speakers

  • Ronan Dunne
  • Jose Zea
  • Abideen Opeyemi Olasupo
  • + 3 speakers
13:00 13:30

Journeys to Success: Becoming Influential Women in the Entrepreneurial Space

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This session will host the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, exploring their journeys in creating successful technologies and influential brands.

Speakers

  • Vimbai Masiyiwa
  • Charlot Magayi
  • Kate Kallot
  • Trisha Prabhu
13:30 14:30

Regional Networking: Africa and the Middle East

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This Africa and the Middle East Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in Africa and the Middle East.

13:32 14:04

A Global Approach to Combating Hate and Intolerance

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

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

Inclusive Learning: Ensuring Accessible Education for Every Young Person

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

This session will discuss innovative solutions that are required to tackle the barriers that many young people face in accessing education.

Speakers

  • Sophie Pender
  • Lord Michael Hastings
  • Stephen McCrystall
  • Steffina Yuli
13:32 14:04

In Conversation with Reckitt: Contemporary Solutions for Continuous Problems

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

In conversation with Reckitt’s Chief Marketing, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Fabrice Beaulieu, this panel will explore the necessary implementation of innovative strategies that ha

Speakers

  • Fabrice Beaulieu
  • Dr Abeba Birhane
  • Ethan Waisberg
13:32 14:04

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

This panel, led by The Brandtech Group’s James Dow & Amy Arnell will dive into what Gen AI for good can look like, both for large scale non-profit organisations, and for grassroots activists.

14:00 15:00
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

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

14:04 14:34

The Cooperative Model: Supporting Sustainable Change

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

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

Speakers

  • Guy Cormier
14:31 14:39
Keynote

Aris Mining

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

Audi

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

In this session Daniel Weissland, President Audi America will be joined by Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder & CEO of Glass Half Full

Speakers

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

Journalist of the Year Award 2024

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

The presentation of One Young World's annual Journalist of the Year Award including the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery

Speakers

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

Ambassadors in Action

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

A keynote address by returning One Young World Ambassador, Swara Patel, who will share her impact promoting menstrual and reproductive health in low income and marginalised communities in India

Speakers

  • Swara Patel
15:23 15:38
Health Equality

AstraZeneca

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

  • Eliezer Lappots-Abreu
  • Gena Restivo
  • Kenisha Arora
15:39 15:54
Fireside

Reckitt: The Story of Global Health

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Hosted by Reckitt’s SVP for Africa and Middle East Serra Bicak, this session will be a discussion of global health inequality, exploring the stark contrasts in healthcare access and the urgent need

Speakers

  • Dr Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa
  • Serra Bicak
15:55 16:10
Health Equality

The Future is Thirsty – Revolutionizing Responsible Drinking

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

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

Speakers

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

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

Climate Action: Protecting Ecosystems and Biodiversity | 512 D

16:11 16:31
Panel

Gender Equality in Road Safety

Women are on average more likely to be killed or seriously injured in road accidents, why is this still the case in 2024 and what can be done to rectify this systemic inequality?

Speakers

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

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Presentation Stage

Speakers

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

Networking Break

  • Palais des Congrès

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

17:30 18:30
Action Session

Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)

  • Palais des Congrès — 512d

 

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

17:50 18:20

Impactful Leadership in AI: A Social Entrepreneur's Journey

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

A unique one-to-one conference will bring together Ravy Por and Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet for an inspiring discussion on Ravy’s career path and the fascinating developments in artificial intelligen

Speakers

  • Ravy Por
  • Gabrielle Hurtubise-Radet
17:50 18:20

Empowering Young Innovators: Supporting Lead2030 Winners in Education

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by young founders.

Speakers

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Alfred Burgesson
  • Samantha Welscheid
  • Ibrahim Abdi
17:50 18:20

Why Intersectionality? Achieving Social Justice in Healthcare Systems

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

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

Speakers

  • Nisreen Elsaim
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Joëlle Kabisoso
  • + 3 speakers
18:00 19:00

Regional Networking: United States and Canada

  • Palais des Congrès — Foyer

This United States and Canada Regional Networking Session gives you the chance to meet other young leaders from the One Young World Community in the United States and Canada.

18:22 19:24

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

  • Palais des Congrès
  • JCCM Entrepreneur Stage

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

What if One Young World Delegates Ran The World?

Speakers

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

Inclusive Futures: Designing Accessible Digital and Physical Worlds

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

Join us for a session focused on the principles of universal design, which seeks to create environments accessible and usable by everyone, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability.

Speakers

  • Björn Block
  • Akanksha Deo Sharma
18:22 18:52

Aris Mining and Youth: Driving Social Impact and Innovation

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

As a leading gold producer in the Americas, the company is committed to expanding for the future by sharing its expertise in transforming artisanal and small-scale miners into formal contract minin

Speakers

  • María Fernanda Giraldo Moreno
  • Neil Woodyer
  • Estefanía Zapata Tobón
18:54 19:24

Advancing Opportunity in the AI Age

  • Palais des Congrès
  • Reckitt Accelerating Impact

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

Speakers

  • Mark Tewksbury
  • Ravy Por
  • Kimberly Bryant
  • Dr Fay Cobb Payton
18:54 19:24

Health Equality: In Conversation with our Delegate Speakers

  • Palais des Congrès
  • IKEA Open Home

This session will follow Plenary Challenge on the Presentation Stage, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in a Q and A session with Delegate Speakers covering Health.

Speakers

  • Patricia Zanella
  • Shudufhadzo Musida
  • Babatunde Adewumi
  • + 4 speakers