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
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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
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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.
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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.
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
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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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
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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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.
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.
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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Mark Tewksbury
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Samir Lakhani
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Taylor Quinn
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Lisa Rapley
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.
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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
Action Roundtables ( LIMITED CAPACITY)
Social Equity: Achieving Racial Justice | 512 D
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
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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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.
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
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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