One Young World Summit Munich, 2025

Deloitte: Education and Responsible Technology

• 10:37 - 10:52, 5 November
• Presentation

Speakers

• Lorena Neira

  Founder of Blusink

  Lorena Neira

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  Founder of Blusink
  Blusink

  Lorena Neira is a climate scientist turned entrepreneur, with a research background spanning molecular biology, material sciences, and biological oceanography. Her expertise lies at the intersection of ocean science and technology, where she has pioneered innovative solutions for marine carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration. As the co-founder and CEO of Blusink, she is leading the development of a tech-to-nature-based solution that leverages seafloors to capture carbon permanently— a first-of-its-kind approach in the ocean-based carbon removal space.

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  Elizabeth Faber

  Global Chief People & Purpose officer

  Elizabeth Faber

  Counsellor

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  Global Chief People & Purpose officer
  Deloitte

  Elizabeth Faber is Deloitte’s Global Chief People & Purpose Officer. She is a member of the Deloitte Global Executive Committee and chairs the Global Talent Executive, Global Inclusion Executive, and Global Purpose Executive. In her current role leading Global People & Purpose, she collaborates with member firm and global business leadership, and the Global Executive Committee to define the People & Purpose agenda globally in service to Deloitte’s partners and people. She leads the development and activation of strategies to deliver a distinctive and inclusive Deloitte talent experience around the globe and embed Deloitte’s Purpose to help drive significant positive environmental and social impact. Elizabeth is the Executive responsible for the sustainability strategies and results for Deloitte and serves on the Executive Committee of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Elizabeth has been with Deloitte over 30 years. She previously led People & Purpose for the Asia Pacific (AP) member firm, as a founding member of the first AP Executive Committee. She has been recognized on multiple occasions internally and externally as a strong advocate for inclusion and for her Human Resources leadership. Elizabeth lived in Asia for 20 years with her husband of over 30 years, and their two daughters, who were both born in China. She has an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and a BS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

• Zandile Mkwanazi

  Founder of GirlCode

  Zandile Mkwanazi

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  Founder of GirlCode
  Girl Code

  Zandile Mkwanazi is a trailblazing social entrepreneur and advocate for women in tech. As the Founder and CEO of GirlCode, a leading organization empowering women through technology that has impacted the lives of over 80,000 girls and women. With a proven track record of success in both education and entrepreneurship, Zandile is a driving force in the edtech ecosystem with GirlCode spanning 6 counries on the continent. Her leadership and vision have earned her recognition as a leading authority on women in tech, including being named Santam Women of the Future Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Digital Woman Winner at the GovTech '23 and Sunday World Heroic Women ‘24. Zandile is committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for girls and women in tech across the African Continent.