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WEDNESDAY
2-3PM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
3-5PM
PROGRAMMING
World at a Crossroads: Act Today to Save Tomorrow
Welcome to this forum bringing together artists, advocates, political leaders - and YOU - to join forces, solve problems, and effect change.
FEATURING: Fran Katsoudas, Danai Gurira, Hon. Gaston Browne, Hugh Evans, Symone Sanders-Townsend
Power Our Planet
Introducing the next phase of Power Our Planet.
FEATURING: Nir Bar Dea, Hugh Evans, Tshepo Mahloele, Danai Gurira
Hans Vestberg in Conversation with Caroline Hyde: Bridging the Digital Divide
Closing the digital divide and getting 1 billion of the world’s most marginalized connected by 2025.
FEATURING: Hans Vestberg, Caroline Hyde
Building a Stronger World
Increasing aid to help developing nations combat challenges like poverty and climate change.
FEATURING: Gargee Ghosh, Stefan Löfven, Wangari Kuria, Symone Sanders-Townsend
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff in Conversation with Mickey Guyton
FEATURING: Doug Emhoff, Mickey Guyton, Errin Haines
Small Doses, Big Impact
Ensuring that money and immunizations are reaching those who need them the most.
FEATURING: Dr. Sania Nishtar, Andrew Ddembe, Doctor Mike Varshavski
In Conversation with Nir Bar Dea
FEATURING: Nir Bar Dea, Julie Hyman
5-6PM
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
6-7PM
GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE
THURSDAY
8-9AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
9-10:30AM
PROGRAMMING
What's at Stake
The impact we can collectively create.
FEATURING: Chris Stadler, Padma Lakshmi
Democracy in Action: Rally the Vote
A closer look at the unique issues young voters face – and what’s being done to mobilize and motivate them.
FEATURING: Mark Kassen, Lucille Wenegieme, Juju Chang, Jordan Fisher
President Paul Kagame in Conversation with Isha Sesay
FEATURING: President Paul Kagame, Isha Sesay
Powering Progress in Africa
The effort to inject jobs and skills training into local economies for the benefit of Africa’s future.
FEATURING: Osi Umenyiora, Lydia Charles Moyo, Shain Shapiro, Thami Nkadimeng
President Mokgweetsi Masisi and The Hon. Philip Edward Davis in Conversation
FEATURING: President Mokgweetsi Masisi, The Hon. Philip Edward Davis, Randall Lane
World at a Crossroads: Ideas for Urgent Action
There is much to be done and we're just getting started.
FEATURING: Erna Solberg, The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, Elizabeth Yee, Mick Sheldrick
10:30-11:30AM
NETWORKING & COFFEE
11:30AM-1:15PM
PROGRAMMING
In Conversation with Hugh Jackman
A conversation with one of the earliest supporters of the Global Citizen mission: Hugh Jackman
FEATURING: Hugh Jackman, Hugh Evans
The Magic of Connectivity
A trick with magician, Ryan Oakes.
FEATURING: Ryan Oakes
Solutions to Our Hunger Crisis
The threat to our food supply and how to manage the hunger crisis amidst global conflict and natural disasters.
FEATURING: Julie Monaco, Paul Skoczylas, Eric Adjepong, Leon Kalvaria
Investing in Tomorrow: The Cisco Youth Leadership Award
FEATURING: Ricardo Enrique Alba Torres, Brian Tippens
Fireside Conversation with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
FEATURING: Doug Emhoff
The Promise of a Future: Ending Child Marriage
With just 12 U.S. states outlawing marriage before the age of 18 without exception, how do we ensure that our girls are protected?
FEATURING: Tsehaitu "Tubi" Retta, Fraidy Reiss, Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya, Payzee Mahmoud
Arooj Aftab Performance
Walk on guitar performance.
How Consumers Can Drive Global Change
Finding the best way to channel consumers' investment in a company’s stance on social, environmental and other issues.
FEATURING: Tim Mapes, Jennifer Pipa, Berla Mundi, Chloe Melas
The Worth of Water
The innovative solutions to the current global water crisis.
FEATURING: Dr. Paul O'Callaghan
Take Action with Fashion
Using fashion to engage young people in taking action.
FEATURING: Prisca Sánchez, Michael DeLellis
1:15-2:15 PM
LUNCH
2:15-4PM
PROGRAMMING
Healthy Planet, Healthy People
Climate change poses a terrifying threat to human health, we need physicans to help.
FEATURING: Dr. Cecilia Sorensen, Ineza Umuhoza Grace
Surviving the Storm: Climate Leadership on the Frontlines of Rising Seas
Uniting pioneering figures from island nations, civil society, and the cultural sector who are confronting the status quo to keep our planet liveable.
FEATURING: The Hon. Philip Edward Davis, Andrew Zimmern, Vishal Prasad, Dharna Noor
Infectious Generosity: Chris Anderson in Conversation
How generosity, combined with the internet, can fuel optimism and bridge global gaps.
FEATURING: Chris Anderson, Chloe Melas
Magic by the Numbers
A trick with magician, Ryan Oakes.
FEATURING: Ryan Oakes
The Green Revolution
How innovative agriculture can save a billion lives.
FEATURING: Norman Borlaug, Tom Colicchio
Growing a Better Future: The Science of Ending Hunger
How we can secure a future where hunger is a thing of the past.
FEATURING: Guillaume Grosso, Sophie Healy-Thow, Tom Colicchio
Breaking the Cycle for Safety with Michelle Yeoh
The connection between climate change and road safety.
FEATURING: Michelle Yeoh
Defending Our Defenders
Civic spaces are under attack across the globe, and human rights and environmental defenders are in desperate need of protection.
FEATURING: Olivier Ndoole
In Conversation with Puyr Tembé
FEATURING: Puyr Tembé, Carolina Cimenti
A New Deal for the Planet: The Road to COP 30 in Brazil
The work that needs to be done to protect the Brazilian rainforest.
FEATURING: Anitta, Alain-Richard Donwahi, Mauro O'de Almeida, Carolina Cimenti
Batalá New York Performance
A performance from the premier all-women black-led Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble.
OUR PARTNERS
PARTICIPANTS
H.E. Paul Kagame
President of Rwanda
Hans Vestberg
Chairman & CEO, Verizon
Nir Bar Dea
CEO, Bridgewater Associates
H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi
President of Botswana
H.E. Gaston Browne
Prime Minster of the Antigua and Barbuda
Hon. Philip Davis
Prime Minster of the Bahamas
Hugh Jackman
Global Citizen Ambassador
Anitta
Artist & Advocate
Danai Gurira
Global Citizen & UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
Fran Katsoudas
EVP and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, Cisco
Dakota Johnson
Actor, Producer & Advocate
Sarah Ferguson
Duchess of York
Michelle Yeoh
Actress & UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Tim Mapes
SVP & Chief Communications Officer, Delta Air Lines
Tshepo Mahloele
Founder & Chairman, Harith General Partners