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One Young World 2021 Summit Munich Highlights Report
CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
04 The first truly hybrid event since COVID-19
06 One Young World 2021 Summit Munich
08 Digital Platform
10 USA Regional Hub
One Young World’s
11 Covid Security
AT THE SUMMIT
mission is to create a
12 Opening Ceremony
15 Presentation Stage
18 Plenary Sessions
better world, with more
22 Global Coverage
BEYOND THE PRESENTATION STAGE
23 Interactive Stages & Statistics
responsible and more 24
26
The Building Process Stage
The Digital Seeds Stage
effective leadership.
28 Summit Workshops
30 External Partner Breakouts
31 Exhibition
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
32 Lead2030
Every year, One Young
33 Leadership Award Winners
34 Ambassadors in Action
34 Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award
World achieves this by SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
35
35
CIty Tours
Delegate Dinners
identifying, promoting SCHOLARSHIPS
36 The Solidarität Scholarship
and connecting the
37 Scholarships Partners
CLOSING CEREMONY
38 Ceremony Highlights
world’s most impactful 39 What’s Next
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE SUMMIT
young leaders.
40 Good Health & Well-Being
41 Reduced Inequalities & Environment
SPECIAL THANKS
42 Global Advisory Board
42 Counsellors and Speakers, One Young World 2021 Munich
46 One Young World Partners
49 Workshop Hosts
The first truly hybrid
INTRODUCTION
event since COVID-19
99%
In the face of the on-going My experience at the Summit was absolutely amazing, I really
global pandemic, One enjoyed the variety of speakers and themes being addressed during
Young World celebrates plenary sessions and on other stages. It was a great way to learn
of Delegates were motivated to
its 2021 Summit in a first simultaneously about multiple issues and backgrounds. I was also
of its kind hybrid format,
generate action after the Summit particularly impressed by the digital platform, allowing me to catch up with
welcoming Delegates, certain live/online sessions I could not attend and to connect easily with
Ambassadors and I enjoyed how inclusive the people sharing similar interests.”
Counsellors both in-person summit was. I liked how the hybrid
- 2021 Delegate (In-Person Attendance)
and digitally. platform gave the exact benefit compared
to as if we were to be in-person. The
99%
networking tables were brilliant, the In-Person Live Steamed Pre-Recorded
concept behind the briefcase, the IT help
desk who responded very quickly to our
of Delegates felt concerns were all critical success factors
significantly impacted by of the summit.”
the Summit - 2021 Delegate (Digital Attendance)
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ONE YOUNG WORLD 2021 SUMMIT MUNICH
The In-Person Summit takes place Such an
in Munich this year, the Bavarian amazing and
capital known for its annual transformative
Oktoberfest celebration and its experience. Every
beer halls, including the famed speaker was so
Hofbräuhaus founded in 1589. With inspirational that it is
a population of around 1.5 million, it difficult to summarize
is the third-largest city in Germany At the end of the
after Berlin and Hamburg. Summit, I’m absolutely
Munich’s Olympiapark is the home sure we can make a
to the key Summit days, with difference in carrying
workshops and sessions running our world to a better
in person in Munich, on the digital place.”
platform, and from the American - 2021 Delegate
hub. The Opening Ceremony, (Digital Attendance)
held at Olympiahalle, welcomes
Counsellors, Delegates and special
guests to a spectacular evening of
entertainment to commence the
summit weekend.
750 139
96%
The incredible variety and Delegates Partners sent
diversity of speakers and the participated in person Delegates
stories they told were truly inspiring.
1,500 28
of Munich based Delegates
The speakers themselves really gave
me new motivation to use my skills
wanted to be connected
and position to change the world - a with other One Young World
feat which never felt realistic until the Ambassadors in the city to Delegates New Partners sent
Summit.” collaborate on generating participated digitally Delegates
45 140
- 2021 Delegate (Digital Attendance) impact in Munich
The Summit was not about “talk” it was all about “action”, making an In-Person Counsellors Countries
impact in different spheres to make the world a better place. The
and Guest Speakers represented on site
enthusiasm amongst us there was overwhelming and that energy is still
alive and valid. I made the best of friends at the Summit and that is already
life-changing. An awesome Summit it was!
- 2021 Delegate (In-Person Attendance)
118 2,863
Digital Counsellors Hotel nights provided
and Guest Speakers from 21-26 July 2021
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DIGITAL PLATFROM
Introduced specifically for the I left the
2021 Summit, One Young World Summit as a
has curated an online Platform, new person, someone
where Delegates can access even who doesn’t let the
more content, ranging from pre- past define my present
recorded sessions with Counsellors and future, a person
and guest speakers, to virtual who forgives and goes
networking with their peers from on because I could see
around the world. that with determination
and good humanity, a
Even though I couldn’t go to person can reach so
Munich, I met so many many goals… I enjoyed
Delegates online and exchange ideas that the Summit puts
about the issue I would like to work people from different
on.” countries, different
fields and different
- 2021 Delegate (Digital Attendance)
titles and designations
for the sake of making
The platform allows Delegates our ONE WORLD a
83%
the opportunity to access keynote The Networking Lounge better place! Thank
speeches and panel discussions because we were able to you, One Young World,
on the Presentation stage and to easily connect with several you inspired me, and I
join the online digital series from of Digital delegates gave the Summit
Delegates and Ambassadors in a promise you to keep
‘Breaking Bread’ to ‘One Note’ fantastic platform to discuss a
experience a 4 star to 5 star rating
inspired along the
submissions. There are many extra wide range of topics and regions road!”
sessions to connect with from of the world.” - 2021 Delegate
yoga, DJ Jenk, spotify playlists to
- 2021 Delegate (Digital Most common rating of the usability of (Digital Attendance)
positive meditation sessions.
Attendance) the Summit Platform by Digital Delegates
The Global Goals are the Answer Genocide, Reconciliation and the Road to Peace Sincerity and leadership will make a difference The Rise of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Richard Curtis, Writer, Director, Co-Founder of John Simpson, Journalist (Moderator) Alexandra Palt, Executive Vice President Chief Diana Chao, Founder, Letters to Strangers
Red Nose Day and United Nations Sustainable Inge Bauecher, Hyppolite Ntigurirwa, Taban Shoresh, Corporate Responsibility Office L’Oréal & Executive Woody Milintachinda, Content Creator, TV & online
Development Advocate Genocide survivors (Panellists) Vice-President of the Foundation L’Oréal host, and Executive Producer
The Black Fund: Investing in Equality Decarbonisation & the Paris Agreement; How Costa Education & Empowerment How To Become a Gritty Optimist
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Singer/Songwriter Rica is paving the way to a greener future’ Toni Garrn, Model and Actress Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Office & Member
Jamira Burley, Activist and Social Impact Strategist Carlos Alvarado Quesada, President of Costa Rica Mary Helda Akongo, Fundi Girls, Fundi Bots of Unilever Leadership Executive
Good Leadership & Learnings The Art of Sustainable Living Eradicating White Supremacy & Racial Inequality Addressing Inequality: Food Insecurity and Racial
Carlos Brito, Former CEO Anheuser-Busch InBev Ian Somerhalder, Actor, Environmentalist and Ilia Calderon, Journalist and News Anchor Injustice
Elio Leoni-Sceti, Co-Founder & Chief Crafter, The Entrepreneur Bjorn Idler, Countering violent extremism expert Matt James, Television Personality, Entrepreneur, and
Craftory Rumaitha Al Busaidi, Middle East Climate Strategist Vincent Egunlae, Co-Founder, The Open Private School Activist
Mike Omoniyi, CEO, The Common Sense Network Bonita Sharma, Founder, SOCHAI Youth For Nutrition
Human Health is Planetary Health
Laxman Narasimhan, CEO, Reckitt
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USA REGIONAL HUB COVID SECURITY
FIRST EVER
TESTING IS THE
NEW NORMAL
REGIONAL HUB
takes place simultaneously
during the Summit at St Peter’s
University in Jersey City, New
Jersey.
Due to travel restrictions, the One The USA Regional HUB
Young World USA Community included speeches, networking,
hosted the first ever One Young workshops, and live-streaming of
World Regional Hub. the Summit in Munich. Speakers
Led by One Young World included:
The safety of all One Young World Delegates, Ambassadors,
Ambassador Ben Conard and Shreyas Navare - Social Impact through
and Colleagues is of utmost priority. We put in place strict
stories
special guest, UN Secretary- covid social distancing and protective plans for the Munich
Ben Conard - Building Responsible Business
General’s Envoy on Youth and Summit and USA Regional Hub.
One Young World Counsellor Muhammed Ali Mustafa - Multilateralism &
International Development
Jayathma Wickramanayake. Covid Protocol included:
Jess Teutonico - WAFF (We Are We Family
Foundation) • Daily testing in external tents
It was an honour to host the Cecilia Chapiro - The use of crypto in the • Spaced seating throughout the
first ever One Young World humanitarian sector? arena
Regional Hub, and to be a part of Jamira Burley - Racial equity for black • PPE masks whilst onsite
community
the 2021 Munich Summit.” • Bleepers on badges for social
Isaac Bencomo - International Rescue distancing
- Ben Conards, Regional Hub Host Committee, Border Crossing
• Outside venue space for Delegate
lunches and meetups
• Opening Ceremony
• Cocktail event
• Multilateralism and International Development: Muhammed Ali Mustafa
• The use of crypto in the humanitarian sector: Cecilia Chapiro
• WAFF: Jess Teutonico
• Workshop: Peace in Our Cities
The safety and security measures
• Workshop: Institute for Economics & Peace
• Racial equity for black community: Jamira Burley
were incredible thanks to the
• Workshop: UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network organizers and the every-day testing
process.”
• Social Impact through stories: Shreyas Navare - 2021 Delegate (In-Person Attendance)
• Workshop: Yunus & Youth
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Ceremony Highlights
OPENING CEREMONY
At Olympiahalle, One Young World gathers in person and in spirit to One Young World Founders, Kate Robertson and David Jones, welcome
open the 2021 Munich Summit. The 2021 Opening Ceremony begins us digitally and in-person. We then go live to our US hub to greet the
with a welcome address from our Munich hosts and One Young World Delegates and Ambassadors joining us from the States.
Counsellors - including: Highlights include performances by:
Soul Kitchen, Big band Jazzrausch, Pack mas O film from Munich,
breakdance in Lederhosen, video Delegate Choir, Jesper Munk and the
Flag Bearer ceremony with a mixture of film and live Delegates
The opening ceremony left a mark on my life. Watching other
Angela Merkel Dieter Reiter Markus Söder
flagbearers, how happy were they to represent their countries, and
Chancellor of Germany Mayor City of Munich Prime Minister of Bavaria then listening to the impactful opening speeches. It is really heartwarming
Master of Ceremonies
to reflect back how powerful it was to be a part of this Summit even with all
the hurdles of Covid-19 pandemic.”
- 2021 Scholar Recipient (In-Person Attendance)
The raising of flags was magical, it represented strength and
togetherness of the One Young World Community. At that moment I
Sir Bob Geldof Thomas Bach Roland Busch Funda Vanroy felt my dream had come true of being part of this great community.”
Singer & Activist President of the International President & CEO, Siemens AG Actress & TV Presenter
Olympic Committee (IOC)
- 2021 Delegate (Digital Attendance)
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PRESENTATION STAGE
WELCOME TO MUNICH | Halima Aden | Activist & Humanitarian
Presentation stage sessions are curated and delivered in various
formats, including keynote speeches, interviews, and panel discussions,
spanning a wide range of subjects.
These sessions are delivered by Counsellors, Guest Speakers, Delegates
and Ambassadors, addressing the most pressing global issues
including climate change, education and poverty alleviation.
ACTIVISM
FREE THE WILD - KAAVAN’S BREAKING CODE SILENCE: A PROMOTING BLACK
RESCUE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ABUSE OPPORTUNITY IN THE RACING
Cher, Singer and Founder of Free the Wild BEHIND THE TROUBLED TEEN INDUSTRY
Mark Cowne, Co-Founder of Free the INDUSTRY Sir Lewis Hamilton, Seven time Formula
Wild, Orlando Ananya Founder & Executive One World Champion & the Founder, The
Paris Hilton, Entrepreneur, DJ & Activist
Director at Kilometro Uno Hamilton Commision
Amanda Nguyen, CEO and Founder, Rise
George Imafidon, CEO, Motivez
Izzy Obeng, Managing Director, Foundervine
Introduced by Halima Aden, Activist &
Humanitarian
CLIMATE CRISIS
CLIMATE POSITIVE WORLD HOW YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BECOMING NET POSITIVE
Prof. Tom Crowther, Lead Scientist & Lab CAN HELP MAKE COP26 A Paul Polman, Co-Founder & Chair, IMAGINE
Founder, Crowther Lab SUCCESS
Dr.Christoph Gebald, Director, Founder &
The Rt Hon Alok Sharma, MP, COP26
Member of the Board Climeworks
President
Moderated by Cathrin Fluehler, Buhler
2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 15
WE ARE DOING THIS NOT BECAUSE
IT’S EASY, BUT BECAUSE IT’S HARD LEADERSHIP
Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of
Management of BMW AG, responsible for Human
Resources, and Labour Relations Director
THE POWER OF ADDRESS FROM THE FIRST EAT.LEARN.PLAY: GIVING
INTERGENERATIONAL LADY OF COLOMBIA BACK & TAKING CARE OF YOUR
LEADERSHIP Maria Juliana Ruiz, First Lady of Colombia COMMUNITY
Lord Michael Hasting, Member of House of Steph Curry, 7 time NBA All Star & Founder,
Lords UK.Chancellor, Regent’s University Eat.Learn.Play
EMBRACING THE ARTS TRANSFORMING TECH
TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF SOCIETY,
EQUALITY AND EDUCATION
Alfonso Gomez Palacio, CEO, Telefonica Hispanoamerica
COVID-19
THE NEED FOR A GLOBAL RESPONSE TO A
GLOBAL CRISIS- INDIA’S FIGHT AGAINST
COVID-19
Ali Fazal, Actor
Dr. Rhadika Batra, Founder & President Every Infant Matters
FREEDOMS, CONNECTIONS, AND THE POWER
OF ARTS
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
David Hasselhoff, Singer, Activist THE FUTURE OF COLOMBIA’S PEACE IS IN THE
Kate Robertson, Co-Founder of One Young World HANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Juan Manuel Santos, Former President of Colombia and Nobel
Peace Prize 2016
The Compaz Scholars: Nevis Cadena, Head of Frutichar, Diana
Cortes, Pacific Dance, Laly Fernando Riascos, Guapi
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
WHY FREIGHT TRAINS ACCELERATING PROGRESS WE CONTINUE TO LIVE AND
COMBINE THE BEST OF TWO AROUND ACCESS TO WORK AT AN EXTRAORDINARY
WORLDS EDUCATION MOMENT IN TIME!
Dr. Sigrid Nikutta, Member of the Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Human
Management Board, Deutsche Bahn AG Maseroto Shai, Deloitte Delegate Resources Officer, Standard Chartered
TACKLING GLOBAL PURPOSE-DRIVEN CAPITALISM A SEAT AT THE TABLE
CHALLENGES THROUGH Joe Kaeser, Chairman of the Supervisory Bernard Looney, CEO BP
BUSINESS MODELS Board, Siemens Energy
Feike Sijbesma, Honorary Chairman DSM
2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 17
PLENARY SESSIONS
The Agenda for Young Leaders by Young Leaders Climate Crisis:
Under 10 Years To Go, Can We Deliver The Paris Agreement?
These Plenary sessions are a chance for selected Delegate Speakers to
Keynote speaker: Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders & Former President of Ireland
share their stories, and extraordinary impact, with their fellow Delegates. Host: Sir Bob Geldof, Singer & Activist
Each Plenary is introduced by a global figure on the specific Plenary
theme, such as Mary Robinson, Dame Vivian Hunt and Angela Hwang.
In a new format, each Delegate Speaker is introduced by a Counsellor
Host. Due to Covid travel restrictions the session is a mix of live in
person speakers and pre-recorded speeches. Jamie Crummie Daniela Vanessa Nakate Jan Kairel Joseph Tsongo
Ireland Fernandez Uganda Guillermom Democratic Republic
Jamie Crummie, Ecuador Vanessa Nakate, is a Philippines of the Congo
Climate Crisis: the co-founder of
Too Good To Go,
the world’s largest
Daniela Fernandez,
at the age of 19,
founded Sustainable
climate activist from
Uganda and founder
of the Africa-based
Jan Kairel Guillermom
is a youth leader and
a staunch advocate
Joseph Tsongo,
born in the midst of
the war in eastern
Under 10 Years To Go, Can We Deliver The Paris marketplace for
surplus food. Too
Ocean Alliance as
a college-room
Rise Up Movement. In
2020, she was named
of climate change
from local to global.
DRCongo, is a young
social change activist
Agreement? Good To Go is
now active in 15
idea at Georgetown
University. Five years
a UN Young Leader
for the Sustainable
He survived Super
Typhoon Yolanda
working to promote
the culture of peace
countries and has later, SOA has created Development Goals, (Haiyan) – the world’s and the development
40 million users who the world’s largest as well as being listed strongest typhoon of grassroots
have rescued over network of young one of the BBC’s 100 that ravaged the communities.
77 million meals Women of the year
Rights & Freedoms:
Ocean Leaders in over Philippines back in
collectively. 165 countries and and the 100 most 2013.
launched the world’s influential young
first Ocean Solutions Africans.
How Can We Defend Rights Online and Offline? Accelerator.
Rights & Freedoms:
Future Economies: How Can We Defend Rights Online and Offline?
How Can Economic Growth Be Most Just? Keynote speaker: Shoshana Zuboff, Author, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business School
Host: Terry Crews, Actor & Activist
Education:
How Can We Prepare For The 4th Industrial
Revolution
Firhaana Bulbulia Ana Lucia Ixchiu Martin Karadzhov Sara Mardini Peter Ogik Paola Ramos
Conflict Resolution:
Barbados Hernandez Bulgaria Syria Uganda USA
Firhaana Bulbulia is Guatemala Martin Karadzhov is Sara Mardini was a Peter Ogik is the co- Paola Ramos is an
the Founder of the Ana Lucia Ixchiu a queer human rights law student when founder and Executive author, Emmy-award
Authoritarianism Is On The Rise, How Can We Barbados Association
of Muslim Ladies,
Hernandez is a K´iche activist from Bulgaria,
woman, feminist, has been involved
violence erupted in
Damascus during the
Director of the Source
of the Nile Union of
winning journalist
and Latinx advocate.
De-escalate Tensions?
a community- architect, designer, in the field of SRHR, Syrian Civil War and Persons with Albinism, She is a host and
based organization human rights activist, HIV/AIDS and LGBTIQ their family fled the a non-governmental correspondent
promoting the artist, and culture rights for over 13 country. Known as organisation in for VICE and VICE
socio-economic manager. She years working with a hero, Sara saved Uganda, led by News, as well as
and educational became an activist diverse youth. He was the lives of her fellow persons with a contributor for
advancement of recently appointed passengers when their albinism. He was Telemundo News
Lessons From The Pandemic:
and journalist for the
Muslim women and massacre of October to the High-Level boat capsized whilst recognised among and MSNBC. She is
girls. She also serves 4, 2012 at the Alaska Commission for the making the crossing the Champions of the the author of “Finding
as an Education summit against the ICPD+25 Follow-up from Turkey in 2015. Albinism Cause by the Latin-X: In Search of
The Road to Recovery Ambassador to the
Shirley Chisholm
indigenous people of and selected as Young
Totonicapán by the Leader for the SDGs,
United Nations Human
Rights, Office of The
the Voices redefining
Latino Identity,”
Education Foundation. Guatemalan army and recognised by the UN. High Commissioner. published in October
government. 2020.
18 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 19Future Economies: Conflict Resolution:
How Can Economic Growth Be Most Just? Authoritarianism Is On The Rise, How Can We De-escalate Tensions?
Keynote speaker: Professor Mohammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate & Founder of Grameen Bank Keynote speaker: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian politician
Host: Hans Reitz, MD Grameen Creative Lab Host: Dr. Mandeep Rai, Broadcast Journalist & Author of The Values Compass
Atuhurra Angella Jonathan Chu Mavis Elias Narku Laing Nadja Yang Laura Velasquez Mohammed Rez Gardi Zarifa Ghafari Nujeen Mustafa Marigona Shabiu
Marjorie Malaysia Namibia Jamaica Germany Colombia Foboi New Zealand Afghanistan Syria Kosovo
Uganda Jonathan Chu is Mavis Elias, Founder Dr. des. Lorenz Narku Nadja Yang is the Laura Velasquez is Liberia Rez Gardi is an Zarifa established Nujeen Mustafa, Marigona Shabiu is a
Atuhurra Angella passionate about of ‘The EM Love’, a Laing is a diversity President of the the President and co- Mohammed Foboi international lawyer, the “Afghan Women a Kurdish Syrian passionate activist for
Marjorie is a Ugandan turning workplaces poverty eradication trainer, minority “European Young founder of Arkangel is the Founder and human rights activist, Development and Help refugee and activist human rights, peace
social entrepreneur into Joyplaces, NGO. Mavis has rights activist and Engineers”, an NGO AI, a technology Executive Director of and Fulbright Scholar Foundation” which with cerebral palsy, and gender equality.
and the founder where the business facilitated workshops social entrepreneur. that represents about company that uses LIFT Liberia, a youth- with a Master of advocated for the was listed as one Since 2017, she has
of Gejja Women thrives and people to implement In 2020, Narku 500,000 members, artificial intelligence led peacebuilding Laws from Harvard inclusion of women of the BBC’s 100 been working as the
Foundation in win by designing and intervention efforts Laing was awarded and supports young to end the crisis of organization that runs Law School. With a to the National Army. Women in 2018. In Executive Director
Mpigi Uganda. As implementing Scaling for vulnerable groups, the 30 under 30 engineers across highly preventable peace clubs in high wealth of experience The first female mayor 2019 she became the at Youth Initiative
a leader that has or Transformation and contributed to GenerationGrenzenlos Europe to get engaged diseases through schools, community advocating for the of Maidan Wardak first disabled person for Human Rights –
the confidence to Programmes to boost the implementation by the Hertie and broaden their early detection. She peace forums, a library rights of refugees province since 1397, to brief the United Kosovo (YIHR KS),
empower and nurture business strategy, of providing Foundation. horizons in the fields believes in innovation and a media program at global level, she she is now appointed Nations Security leading a multi-ethnic
new leaders, Atuhurra operations, human microfinance services of energy, water, as the primary that highlights the is the Founder of as the Director for Council, and was the group of young people
strives to leave a capital and leadership. to the marginalized, circular economy, weapon of change activities of young “Empower”, which the Department recipient of the Alison who are working
legacy. to upskill and upscale STEM in politics, and as a result has people in their aims to address the of Support for the Des Forges Award for towards fostering a
informal businesses diversity within STEM, been the only woman communities on underrepresentation Families of Martyrs, Extraordinary Activism free, equal, just and
for economic future of work, and and Latina to win the peacebuilding and of refugees in higher the Disabled and from Human Rights peaceful society.
inclusion. future skills. Global Everis Awards. conflict resolution. education. Prisoners of War. Watch.
Education: Lessons From The Pandemic:
How Can We Prepare For The 4th Industrial Revolution The Road to Recovery
Keynote speaker: Dame Vivian Hunt, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Keynote speaker: Angela Hwang, Executive Team & Group President of the Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group
Host: Ronan Dunne, Executive VP & Group CEO, Verizon Consumer Group Host: Luis Javier Castro, President, Founding Partner, Mesoamerica
Rowan Alawi Akinyi Awora Dauda Barry Mock Yi Jun Drilon Kastrati Nitiya Walker Sukhmeet Singh Mamello Lavau Kwalam Yulie Qiao Yana Panfilova
Palestinian Territories Kenya Senegal Singapore Switzerland USA Sachal Makhele Nalu USA Ukraine
Rowan Alawi is an Akinya Awora is a Dauda Barry is a Mock Yi Jun is the Co- Drilon Kastrati is part Nitiya Walker is a Canada Lesotho Papua New Guinea Yulie Qiao, a pricing Yana Panfilova was
entrepreneur building Mandela Washington computer scientist Founder & President of the Chief Digital social entrepreneur, Sukhmeet Singh is Mamello Makhele is Lavau Kwalam Nalu analyst at BP, combats born with HIV and
a hi-tech startup called Fellow, an Ashoka and the founder of of Advisory Singapore, Officer & Strategy media professional, an award-winning a registered nurse- currently works as a COVID-19 through she discovered her
Amal, which aims Young Changemaker, Alida School, an online a fully youth-led non- team at Credit Suisse. and is passionate social entrepreneur, midwife dedicated to youth health educator her passion about HIV status at the age
to bring efficiency a One Young World coding school training profit. Through an He focuses on digital about economic speaker, author, improving healthcare & executive team human connection of 10. The Founder
to the workforce by Enterprise for Peace the next generation online repository of transformation. empowerment for and public health in the rural areas of member for the PNG and working together of Eurasian Union of
gathering data then Ambassador, an of tech talent in interviews, industry When Drilon was 16, women. The Executive activist. He serves Lesotho, where there Health Project, an for the greater good, adolescents and youth
analyzing it. Having Africa Youth for SDG’s Africa. Prior to Alida panels and learning he became almost Director and Founder as the Health and is a high maternal organization dedicated creating bridges “Teenergizer”, in 2020
over six years of Champion, SDG 5 School, he founded journeys, as well blind. He contributes of Seeds of Fortune Wellness Ambassador mortality rate due to improving health across industries, Yana was recognized
experience working Champion. Akinyi Adama Robotics, as mentorship and to several diversity Inc., which focuses on for the Canadian to early and forced literacy amongst the cultures, and regions. in the Top 30 Under
for tech startups, Awora is a relentless and developed a schools-based career & inclusion topics at helping minority teen Medical Association, teenage marriages. As youth population. He As a catalyst for 30 by Forbes Ukraine,
Rowan received two force in advocating visual programming guidance, Advisory Credit Suisse with the girls obtain local and and is the founder a SheDecides leader, also serves as the change, Yulie strives and spoke on behalf
promotions and led for gender responsive language called has supported over aim to promote the national scholarships of the Sikh Health she contributed to the Papua New Guinea - to create meaningful of 38 million people
two departments. approaches AdamaScript. 139,000 students and employment of people and learn about Foundation, aiming to development and the Australian Liaison & connections and living with HIV at the
to sustainable youth from all walks of with a disability and to career and financial improve public health inclusivity of the SADC Cultural Advisor to the partnerships that opening of the UN
development. life to make informed improve accessibility management skills. interventions in South strategy on sexual and Bush Dokta Initiative strengthen society as High-Level Meeting on
career choices. of tools. Asian communities. reproductive rights. Project Yumi. a whole. AIDS 2021.
20 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 21GLOBAL COVERAGE BEYOND THE PRESENTATION STAGE
Digital Platforms Media Outlets Beyond the Presentation Stage, Summit content runs over
People reached from 22-25 July 2021 Global Coverage about 2021 Munich Summit Delegates have the incredible onto the Interactive Stages
opportunity to network with during the Networking breaks.
6.1M 37
their peers, attend workshops or These stages give Delegates
mentorship sessions and watch the opportunity to engage with
more content across our Interactive Counsellors, Delegate Speakers,
in total Journalists on the ground Stages. Delegates, and Ambassadors,
and attending virtually
30
in a more immersive setting.
1.7M
on Instagram
covered the 2021 Summit
from global media outlets
324K 965
Pieces of coverage Sessions on the
on LinkedIn about the 2021 summit Interactive Stage
65
published in over 40
3.1M countries
on Facebook
11 Speakers in Total
900K Broadcast interviews took
29 36
place with Delegates and
on Twitter Counsellors
Men Women
77K
on TikTok 30 35
Corporate Non-Corporate
34
Delegate Speakers
22 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 23The Building Progress Stage
Interactive Stage sponsored by
The Building Progress Stage,
located on the Ground Floor
of the Olympiahalle, hosts
a range of panels and Q&A
sessions addressing global
issues from modern slavery
to the power of AI.
All sessions were
livestreamed to the digital
platform and engaged
with Digital Delegates and
Delegates in Munich.
How can cities accelerate The Power of AI Cybersecurity - how to Young Leadership, The Plenaries How do you eradicate Promoting the resilience The Appeal of Autocrats -
the world’s green Speakers: AI Nounouri, AI give hackers a hard time Global Governance, and Speakers: Delegate modern slavery from of at-risk youth against Athens Democracy Forum
transformation? Joerg Zuber, Creative Speaker: Maya Knorpel, Multilateralism: the Speakers, an opportunity supply chains? disinformation in the Speakers: Laura Thornton,
Speakers: Magali Director, Nounouri Head of Transformation, Future of Our Planet to hear more about the Speaker: Grace Forrest, Covid-19 era Director and Senior Fellow
Anderson, Chief Siemens Cybersecurity Speaker: Michael Delegate Speakers’ work Director and Co-founder of Speaker: Natalie at the Alliance for Securing
Sustainability & Innovation Loujain al-Hathloul’s Fight Infrastructure Møller, President of the and personal stories. Walk Free Pauwels, Head of Unit Democracy at the German
Officer Holcim for Freedom: the Free Diplomatic Forum of for Stability & Peace, Marshall Fund
Nadja Yang, President, Loujain Campaign The Building Blocks for the Geneva Science and Impact and Action Digital Inclusion Global & Transregional Emadeddin Badi, Senior
European Young Speakers: Lina al- an Accessible Future Diplomacy Anticipator Speakers: Jason Pareja Speaker: Ronan Dunne, Threats in the European Analyst at Global Initiative
Engineers, PHD Candidate, Hathloul, Lawyer and Speaker: David Aguilar Foundation livestream Marce la Recicladora CEO of Verizon Commission’s Service against Transnational
University of Oxford Activist Amphou, Student in Moderator: Dyonne Ambassador: Anna Anet for Foreign Policy Organized Crime;
Uma Mishra-Newbery, UicBioengineering Institute Niehof, One Young World Authentic Activism Sambou, Founder/CEO, Instruments (FPI) Maria Non-Resident Fellow,
A Seat at the Table Campaign Manager for of Technology Coordinating Ambassador, Speaker: Halima Aden, YMCA Computer Training Sanchez Gil Cepeda, Atlantic Council, Serge
Speaker: Bernard Looney, the Free Loujain campaign Netherlands. Public Affairs Activist, model and OYW Centre & Digital Studio Policy officer for Peace Schmemann, Member of
CEO of BP The Incomplete Picture and Corporate Relations Counsellor Global and Transregional Editorial Board, The New
Ambassador: Rishi Dorai, Speaker: Julia Leeb, Photo Consultant, Dröge & van Ambassador: Veronica Threats in the European York Times
Strategy Advisor, Strategy Journalist Drimmelen Almedom, CEO, Pamoja Commission’s Service
& Sustainability at BP Technology for Foreign Policy
Instruments.
24 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 25The Digital Seeds Stage
Interactive Stage sponsored by
The Digital Seeds Stage,
located in the Coubertin
of the Olympiahalle, hosts
discussions on topics from
sustainability, access to
COVID-19 treatment, and
introduces the winners to
the 2021 One Young World
Leadership awards.
All sessions were live
streamed to the digital
platform and engaged
with Digital Delegates and
Delegates in Munich.
Digital bridges for a Ambassadors in Action Countering Violent The Leadership Awards City of Munich ‘Munich’s Digital tech for a green Social Business Munich Urban
sustainable tomorrow Ambassador: Veronica Extremism Speaker: Daniela Climate Pact’ future Challenge Collaboration: a joint
Speakers: Carsten Senz, Almedom, CEO, Pamoja Speaker: Bjorn Ihler, Co- Fernandez, Founder Speakers: Dr. Heike Speaker: Benjamin Adjei, Winners: Claire du venture for smart city
Vice President Corporate Technology, Founder of the Khalifa of Sustainable Ocean Sarstedt, MAN Truck&Bus Member of the State Plessis, START solutions
Communications, Huawei Luca Schmadalla, High- Ihler Institute Alliance, Paola Ramos, SE Parliament for Munich- SOMEWHERE Speakers: Sabine Hansky,
Germany Power Charger Delivery Fatima Zaman, UK host and correspondent Joachim Sandt, Moosach Fritjof Knier, INTEGREAT Program Director & Expert
Manager, bp Government Official and for VICE and VICE News Telefónica Germany Stephan Ramesohl, Co- Markus C. Mueller, NUI for Urban Development,
The sacrifices & Taichi Ichikawa, CEO, Activist & Kiki Mordi, Journalist GmbH & Co. OHG Lead of Research Unit CARE Munich Urban Colab
challenges of being a World Road Inc. of the Year Award Winner Christian Rothe, City of Digital Transformation Moderator: Sarah GmbH
peacebuilder Lucero Munoz, Executive Lightening pitch 2020 Munich Delegate (Department Circular Schappert, Member of the Lukas Wiesmeier, Angsa
Speaker: Safoora Biglari, Director, Open to all Delegates to Counsellor Moderator: Host: Dr. Albert Hans Baur Economy) Business Strategy Team at Robotics
Community Director, One Catalina Muñoz pitch their own projects Luis Javier Castro, Sustainable AG Antonia Kutschenreuter, MINI and at URBAN-X Dr. Ursula Triebswetter,
Young World Foundation & Colombia to the wider One Young Founding Partner and Participant in Huawei’s Deputy Director, Team
Ramiz Bakhtiar, Co- Coordinating Ambassador World audience current President at “Seeds for the Future” Principles of Economic
Founder, iPEACE Counsellor: Ilia Calderon, Mesoamerica Investments Moderator: Franziska Policy, Economic
Katarina Boskovic, Co-Anchor, Noticiero Gilead’s role in enabling Helbig, Senior Corporate Development Strategies,
Founder & President, Univision and Co-Host, access to COVID-19 Communications City of Munich,
European Association for Aquí y Ahora treatment in the Manager, Huawei Department of Labor and
Law and Finance developing world Deutschland Economics
Oluwafunke Adeoye, Speaker: Elizabeth Murray, Moderator: Anna
Founder, Hope Behind Executive Director of Fischer, Project Manager
Bars Africa Global Patient Solutions, International Cooperation,
Gilead Sciences Inc. UnternehmerTUM GmbH
26 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 27Summit Workshops
Summit Workshops provide
One Young World Delegates
with practical insights into
the issues and topics they
are the most passionate
about.
These sessions deliver
immediately applicable skills,
strategies and actionable
learning outcomes that help
further Delegate projects and
initiatives.
400+
Application submissions,
from over 45 countries
globally, were received for
hosting a workshop for the
2021 Summit BMW External Breakout
50
Application Process On Site Highlights Digital Highlights
Workshops are selected through a rigorous application Designing a Counter Storytelling to Embrace The Age of Youth Leading the Way Lessons from COVID-19:
process. Sessions are assessed based on their Narrative Young People in Peace- Disinformation: How to to a More Inclusive Building stronger
practicality, along with their level of interactivity, Host: Extremely Together Building get your story straight COVID-19 Response and healthcare systems
engagement and provision of actionable learning Host: Compaz & Save the Digital Workshops Host: The Google News Recover to combat a future
outcomes to further Delegate projects and initiatives.
852
How do you tackle Children Foundation Lab Host: Global Health pandemic
modern slavery in global Council Host: AstraZeneca
Workshops Spotlights: supply chains? Activating Positive Peace: #NoFilterActivism: Real
This year’s Munich Summit offered a wide range of Host: Walk Free From Understanding to talk on how to create Pursuing a Career AND Understanding
workshops both in-person and digitally for attending Action a global movement on a Calling – Create a Digital Investigative
Delegates. Host: Institute for Instagram Positive Impact on Methodologies
Addressing Mobility Delegates registered
30 572
Challenges Around the Economics & Peace Host: Instagram the World While Being Host: Bellingcat
to attend in-person
World Successful at the Same
Host: BP Indigenous struggles: workshops The Climate, Fairtrade Time Mental Health Matters:
How food is produced at and You Host: Ubuntoo Building your own
How can better homes the expense of human Host: Fairtrade resilience
In-person Workshops Delegates registered
2
lead to a better life? rights Foundation Bringing Diversity and Host: Zurich
to attend in-person Host: IKEA Host: YOUNGO Authenticity to Climate
workshops Enhancing Global Campaigning Negotiating for Nature –
OYW x DSM Hackathon: Rethinking Corporate Security for People and Host: Save the Children Stakeholder Approaches
Unleash your Potential in Ownership: The Case for Planet – Lessons from to Climate Change
In-person Spanish Steward-Ownership the Pandemic Host: Fauna & Flora
a VUCA World
speaking workshops Host: DSM Host: Purpose Foundation Host: InterAction Council International
28 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 29External Partner Breakouts
In-person and Digital External
Breakout sessions offer One
98%
Employee Delegates inspired
Exhibition
During the Summit, the Exhibition Area enables Delegates to engage
with Partners in an interactive way. The hybrid Exhibition featured
Young World Delegates the to generate social impact as both live in Munich stands and digital booths on the One Young World
opportunity to hear from a employees of their company platform.
selection of Munich based
organisations leading in their
industries. Further Opportunities
In-person Delegates are also Digital
able explore the city of Munich • 63 Action Sessions hosted on Hubilo. Over
900+ registrants, mix of Munich and digital
further by joining breakout hosts delegates. We’ve now launched a Slack
offsite at their headquarters Team to connect them all
for exclusive Delegate dinners • Supported by 31 session moderators
following each session. • 3 Mentor Sessions hosted digitally:
3 8
First Lady of Colombia, Juan Jose Haro
(Telefonica Director), Juergen Maier (ex
Siemens CEO). 25+ participants
• Daily regional networking tables
In-person Digital Partner
• 2 x Ambassadors In Action sessions
Partner Breakouts • 2 x Community information sessions on
Breakouts platform
• Several other Ambassador speakers
spoke in sessions and contributed content
Highlights to digital platform
Circular Economy to a Circular World
Host: BMW Munich
Let’s talk sustainable AI
• 8 Mentor Sessions with 25+ delegates
Host: Siemens participating. Counsellors included Halima
Aden, Terry Crews, Paul Polman, Ronan
Shaping the future of (Digital) Dunne and Ilia Calderon among others.
Education
Host: Deloitte • 3 x daily networking sessions in Munich
The power of sports: How can sports • 3 Lightning Pitch Sessions
clubs contribute towards a more • 1 Ambassadors In Action Sessions
sustainable future?
Host: FC Bayern • Supported Summit team in having
delegate and Ambassador representation
in several other sessions
30 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 31SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Politician of the Year Award
The 2020 shortlist exemplifies the outstanding achievements of young leaders who have
infiltrated the old guard of politics worldwide. Through their important work, they highlight the
benefit of including young people in politics.
Formed by One Young World and powered by some of the world’s leading businesses, Lead2030 Erik Marquardt Joanah Mamombe Michael Tubbs Sarah Elago Zarifa Ghafari
finds, funds and accelerates SDG solutions created by founders under 30. Since coming Entrepreneur of the Year Award
together in 2018, Lead2030 partners have provided $1 million+ and hundreds of hours of
executive mentorship to support enterprises identified through Lead2030. The award honours five leaders - aged 35 and under - who have been judged on the positive
social impact of their business ventures and how they are inspiring others with their leadership.
The latest cohort of Lead2030 winners joined the One Young World Summit 2021 where they Through their important work, these winners are here to do more than create the next
presented their solutions across multiple interactive stage sessions. convenient solution - they are here to take on the world’s major challenges.
Taylor Quinn Diana Quintero Edith Soria Arielle Kitio Katharine Shayne
Tailored Food BIVE Create Purpose CAYSTI Can I recycle this?
supported by supported by supported by supported by supported by
Reckitt AstraZeneca AstraZeneca Deloitte AB InBev
Brianne West Daniela Fernandez Iman Usman Jamie Crummie Jessica O. Matthews
Journalist of the Year Award
One Young World believes that the next generation of young journalists are paramount to
creating powerful and meaningful change, providing the important means to ensure freedom
of speech and a defence of rights are justly upheld in all regions across the world. These young
Ricardo Alba Akshay Makar Sonika Manandhar Thalita Gelenske Luna Yu leaders fearlessly and boldly inspire others through their work.
Eko Group H20+ Climatenza Aeloi Blend Edu Genecis
supported by supported by supported by supported by supported by
Reckitt bp Standard Chartered Bristol-Myers Squibb Mondi
Javier Larragoiti Svanika Robert Godfrey
Xilinat Balasubramanian Treeconomy
supported by rePurpose supported by
Asahi Novartis Ben Hunte Hamoud Al-Mousa Kiki Mordi Neha Dixit Paola Ramos
supported by
Credit Suisse
32 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 33SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
Ambassadors in Action
Leading by example, One Young World Ambassadors explain the ways in which they used
their previous experiences at One Young World Summits to launch these initiatives within their
5 92%
Delegates made promising connections
companies and the wider community. The stories told in this video demonstrate the ways in Pre-summit Delegate
which this year’s cohort of Delegates can take the inspiration they gain in Munich, and turn it
informational and with other Delegates during the Summit
into meaningful impact.
Spotlight stories:
networking events
City Tours
22
Co-Founders, Refúgio 343 (COVID YOUNG LEADERS Women’s Rights Activist (HUMAN RIGHTS)
FUND - COVID)
Fernando Rangel & Laura Fatio - Brazil
Loujain al-Hathloul - Saudi Arabia The City of Munich arranged as a Welcome
Founder, Kilometro Uno (PLASTICS/CLIMATE) for Delegates a chance to participate in
Co-Founder & CEO, mPharma (COVID) Orlando Anaya - Mexico
Gregory Rockson - Ghana Send off events coach tours across the city to take in some
18
Education & Empowerment
How To Become a Gritty Optimist
Leena Nair, Chief Human Resources Office & Member
of Munich’s key historical sites, to see the
Toni Garrn, Model and Actress of Unilever Leadership Executive Marienplatz, at Munich’s heart and to view
Mary Helda Akongo, Fundi Girls, Fundi Bots
Co-Founder, ElectHER (POLITICS) the beautiful parks.
CEO & Founder, Rise (RACIAL JUSTICE/ACTIVISM)
Amanda Nguyen - USA
Ibijoke Faborode - Nigeria
Pre-summit
Social Justice Advocate (RACIAL JUSTICE/
Additional features:
Pratik Gauri, Social entrepreneur, India (COVID) regional events &
ACTIVISM)
Jamira Burley - USA
Aya Chebbi, First African Union Envoy on Youth
Zarifa Ghafari, First Female Mayor, Afghanistan
engagements
2,000+
Routouang Mohamed Ndonga Christian, appointed
Founder, Citizen Gavel (ACTIVISM) Minister of Youth and Sport
Nelson Olanipekun - Nigeria Chad Benson Saulo, Australia’s first Indigenous
Consul-General
Democracy & Human Rights Defender (ACTIVISM)
Thinzar Shunlei Yi - Myanmar Participants at these
various forums
Mary Robinson Climate Justice Award
For the fifth year running, One Young The award seeks to:
World is teaming up with Mary • Identify three young leaders at the forefront of impactful
Robinson to support young leaders climate justice initiatives
behind innovative and impactful climate • Raise awareness of and celebrate their initiatives
justice initiatives that are preserving the
earth for future generations.
• Directly support their initiatives with grants of up to Delegate Dinners
£4,000
Partners and Sponsors have the opportunity
to host One Young World Delegates for
dinners. One Young World Delegates are
hosted at iconic venues on each night of
the Summit.
The purpose of these dinners is to allow
Delegates time to network and experience
Swietenia Puspa Lestari Amira Odeh Petronilla Molioo unique locations across the city.
Developed waste management Leads vital reforestation projects Founded Eco-Hustle in Mauritius
system and hired people who lost
their jobs to clear rubbish from
in Puerto Rico, building fruit tree
parks to giving communities
for her initiative on upcycling
bags and the production of
The Host has the opportunity to address
reefs across South East Asian access to nutritious and free fruit biodegradable sanitary pads. the Delegates and highlight their values and
countries recycling what they find. all year long.
initiatives whilst showcasing the city.
34 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 35SCHOLARSHIPS
One Young World scholarships I think it has
ensure that outstanding young been a great
leaders from all walks of life have way to take back the
the opportunity to access the energy that the
annual Summit. pandemic and
In advance of the 2021 Summit, confinement took
One Young World received 50,000+ away from us over the
applications for 30 scholarship last year. It was great
programmes run in collaboration to be reminded that we
with its Partners, resulting in are not alone in
450 scholarship places being building a more
awarded. With 100+ applications sustainable, fair and
for each place, One Young World multipolar world.”
scholarships are some of the most - 2021 Scholar
competitive in the world. Recipient (In-Person
Attendance)
28 2021 Scholarship Partners
The Solidarität Scholarship
The vision of “the world under one
roof” is key to the One Young World
Scholarship
philosophy.
Programmes
To support this vision in the wake of
50K international travel restrictions, One
Young World launched the Solidarität
Scholarship.
Scholarship
Applications The programme supported young
leaders from around the world who
453 reside in Europe to participate in the
Munich Summit.
This initiative support 90+ candidates
Scholarship
recipients and helped ensure 150 nationalities
were represented in-person in Munich.
participated
36 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 37Ceremony Highlights
CLOSING CEREMONY
The 2021 Closing Ceremony begins with a welcome address, Counsellor
speeches, and features Jazzrausch, Host City Tokyo performances,
What’s Next...
Baton Handover, and the ribbon tying ceremony with deposit buckets. 2022 Tokyo (May 16 - 19) Tokyo
One Young World will convene next year The One Young World Summit in Tokyo
in Tokyo, Japan, for the One Young World represents a significant moment for the
Summit 2022. Japanese capital, which is iconic for its mix
With 2,000+ young leaders from 190+ of the ultramodern and the traditional, from
countries, gathering across the city’s most neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.
iconic venues, such as Sensoji Temple, Moreover, while Tokyo has a long history and
Shibuya, Akasaka Palace, Odaiba Marine rich traditions as the capital of Japan, the
Park & the Hama Rikyu Gardens - Tokyo 2022 city is endlessly changing and evolving by
Ilka Horstmeier Katrin Habenschaden Clemens Baumgartner Minister Gerd Muller
Member of the Board of 2nd Mayor, Munich Head of Department of Labor Federal Minister for Economic is going to be an incredible location for One mixing modernity and tradition.
Management of BMW AG, and Economic development, Cooperation and Young World’s next Summit. As one of the most energetic cities in the
Human Resources, Labour City of Munich Development, Germany
Relations Director world, Tokyo would allow One Young World
Master of Ceremonies delegates to encounter something new, and
an experience they’ll never forget.
Yuriko Koike Kimihito Okubo Funda Vanroy
Governor of Tokyo One Young World Japan Actress & TV Presenter
Committee Chairman
38 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 39SUSTAINABILITY AT THE SUMMIT
Sustainability is a top priority at One Young World and is a core part REDUCED INEQUALITIES
of our operations. Between August and November, One Young World’s
event management system and Summit processes were independently • One Young World works to guarantee young people from all 196 countries in the world
assessed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the UK’s National are represented at OYW Summits, regardless of their ability to pay. To ensure this, fully-
funded scholarship places were awarded to 352 outstanding young leaders with a range of
Standards Body. backgrounds, skill sets and nationalities.
As a result, One Young World was awarded ISO 20121:2012 • Integration of the ReciteMe software to the Digital Summit Platform and also OYW website,
certification, an international standard governing sustainable event offering an accessibility toolbar that allows for adjustments to all elements of the page
including text, graphics, language, and navigation
management created by the International Standards Organisation.
• Closed captioning available for all sessions on the Digital Summit Platform
• In-person buddy system for anyone requiring extra support onsite
GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING • Accessibility transport and rooms available
• All Munich Summit venues were 100% accessible
• Established detailed hygiene protocols in partnership with the City of Munich, Circ GmbH, and
G.R.A.L GmbH, to mitigate the risk of anyone attending the Summit in Munich:
• All attendees travelling to Germany required a negative PCR test 48 hours prior to their ENVIRONMENT
departure.
• Daily rapid lateral flow tests facilitated by One Young World for all attendees during the • BP Target Neutral offset the carbon emissions of all flights to and from the Summit, as well
Summit - access not allowed without proof of a negative test each day as all other emissions associated with Summit production and accommodation
• A one-way system was implemented in venues to prevent overcrowding. • In-city VIP transportation was provided using plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Every attendee issued with compulsory Social Distancing Contact Tracing Tag for lanyard - • Delegates living in Europe were asked to travel to the Summit via train, where possible -
using Bluetooth technology the device alerted the wearer if breaching 1m social distancing Deutsche-Bahn provided discounted tickets for routes into Munich
guideline for prolonged periods of time
• Minimising single-use plastics in all our production and onsite materials
• Device IDs on Social Distancing Contact Tracing Tags able to identify attendees who
• Delegates were required to recycle their food and drink containers in bins provided where
required self-isolation if in contact with someone who tested positive
materials were collected and recycled post-Summit
• Free face masks, hand sanitising stations, and additional signage were provided during
• Notebooks handed out to Delegates by the City of Munich made from the highest grade
Summit
recycled paper
• 80% rated the Covid-19 prevention protocols 5 stars
• Everyone offered a reusable water bottle and was provided with water refill points around the
• Delegates experiencing emotional difficulties at the Summit provided with a support system venue to alleviate the consumption of any soft plastics
and a dedicated Quiet room in the venue
• OYW merchandise store clothing is zero waste, made from certified organic cotton and
• The mental well-being of participants was protected with warnings prior to sensitive content, printed in a renewable energy-powered factory
both on stage and in communications
• Digital Summit Platform offered delegates the chance to attend virtually to avoid the
• Safeguarding Policy and Procedure protects all attendees from abuse and promotes healthy environmental cost of international travel
welfare during the Summit.
40 One Young World 2021 Summit Highlights Report 2021 Summit Highlights Report One Young World 41SPECIAL THANKS
One Young World Global Advisory Board Munich ‘in person’ (continued)
Feike Sijbesma, CEO & Chairman, DSM Mandeep Rai, Author & Journalist - Guest Speaker
Monica de Greiff, President, the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá Matthias Gilch, Deputy Head of Office of Mayor of Munich
Michelle Yeoh, Actress and Philanthropist Natalie Pauwels, Head of Unit for Stability and Peace – Global and Transregional Threats in the
European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments.
Paul Polman, Co-Founder & Chair, IMAGINE
Sabine Hansky, Program Director & Expert for Urban Development, Munich Urban Colab GmbH -
Strive Masiyiwa, Founder & Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless and Econet Media
Guest Speaker
Khun Suphachai Chearavanont, CEO, Charoen Pokphand Group, and Chairman, the Executive
Serge Schmemann, Member of Editorial Board, The New York Times - Guest Speaker
Committee of True Corporation
Sir Bob Geldof, Singer & Activist
Per Heggenes, CEO, IKEA Foundation
State Minister, Dr. Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery, State Minister for
Lord Michael Hastings, Chancellor, Regent’s University
Federal and Media Affairs
Luis Javier Castro, Founder & CEO of Mesoamerica Investments
Stephan Ramesohl, Co-Lead of Research Unit Digital Transformation (Department Circular
Michael Møller, President of the Diplomatic Forum of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Economy) - Guest Speaker
Anticipator Foundation, Principle Advisor at Macro Advisory Partners
Terry Crews, Actor and Activist
Jessica Gladstone, Partner, Clifford Chance
Theodor Meron, Judge and Past President, International Residual Mechanism for Criminal
Counsellors and Speakers, One Young World 2021 Munich Tribunals and Oxford University
Munich ‘in person’ Uma Mishra-Newbery, Campaign Manager Free Loujain Campaign
Anna Fischer, Project Manager International Cooperation, UnternehmerTUM GmbH - Guest Live Stream
Speaker Dr. Christoph Gebald, Director, Founder & Member of the Board Climeworks
Benjamin Adjei, Member of the State Parliament for Munich-Moosach - Guest Speaker Juan Manuel Santos, Former President of Colombia & Recipient Nobel Peace Prize 2016
Bilal Tariq, Angsa Robotics - Guest Speaker Michael Møller, President of the Diplomatic Forum of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy
Clemens Baumgärtner, Head of Department of Labor and Economic development, City of Munich Anticipator Foundation, Principal Advisor at Macro Advisory Partners and Member of the Boards
of several Foundations
David Hasselhoff, Actor & Singer
Professor Mohammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Laureate & Founder of the Grameen Bank
Dieter Reiter, Lord Mayor, Munich
Professor Tom Crowther, Lead Scientist & Lab Founder, Crowther Lab
Dr. Albert Hans Baur, Sustainable AG - Guest Speaker
Digital (live stream and/or pre-record)
Dr. Ursula Triebswetter, Deputy Director, Team Principles of Economic Policy, Economic
Development Strategies, City of Munich, Department of Labor and Economics - Guest Speaker Alfonso Herrera, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadorand Actor,
Emadeddin Badi, Senior Analyst at Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime; Non- Ali Fazal, Bollywood actor and Human Rights Activist
Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council - Guest Speaker Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
Gerd Müller, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany Arizona Muse, Environmentalist & Model
Grace Forrest, Director and Co-Founder of Walk Free - Guest Speaker Bill Browder, Founder & CEO of Hermitage Capital, creator of the Magnitsky Act and sanctions
Halima Aden, Humanitarian & Activist Caroline Casey, Disability Activist, Co-Founder the Valuable 500
Ilia Calderón, Anchorwoman & Journalist Cher, Singer & Activist
Joerg Zuber, Artistic Director & Creator of Noonoouri Courtney Act, LGBTQ+ Activist (and in person)
Julia Leeb, Photo Journalist – Guest speaker Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO
Katrin Habenschaden, Mayor Munich Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD, Former Prime Minister of Togo
Laura Thornton, Director and Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Hyram Yarbro, Social Entrepreneur
Marshall Fund - Guest Speaker
Ian Somerhalder, Environmentalist and Actor
Lina Al-Hathloul, Activist, sister of jailed One Young World Ambassador Loujain Al-Hathloul
Inge Auerbacher, Author and Genocide Survivor
Lord Michael Hasting, Member of House of Lords UK
James Chau, Host of the China Current
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