Venue: United Nations

International Youth Day Celebration

6:30 PM Call to Order

6:35 PM Opening performance

• Ms. Drew Olivia Tillman, Singer, Actress, and Song Writer

6:40 PM Introduction

• Ms. Yumna Khan, Manager of the Youth Assembly, AFS Intercultural Programs 

6:45 PM Opening Address

• Mr. Daniel Obst, CEO and President, AFS Intercultural Programs 

6:50 PM Welcome Remarks

• Video message from Mr. António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations for the International Day of Youth
• Video message from Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth for the International Day of Youth
• Mr. Robert Skinner, Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, UN Department of of Global Communications 
• Mr. Chris Williams, Director of New York Office, UN-Habitat (video)

7:20 PM International Youth Day (Panel)

• Moderator: Mr. Ali Mustafa, AFS Consultant, UN Affairs
• Ms. Klevisa Kovaci, Humanitarian Response, Save the Children and Montage Initiative
• Wantoe T. Wantoe, NGO Youth Representative to the UN, Sisters of Charity Federation, Youth Assembly Alumni and Awardee
• Ms. Veronica Boix Mansilla, Principal Investigator, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education; and Trustee at AFS Intercultural Programs

8:05 PM Keynote Speech

• Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Fellow of the Robert Bosch Academy, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador and Former President of the UN General Assembly (video)

8:15 PM Closing Remarks

• Ms. Amalie Ferdinand, Chair of Board of Trustees, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Sir Tony Blair, Executive Chairman, Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (video)

8:25 PM New York City Mayoral Proclamation Award

• Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Innovation

8:30 PM AFS Award for Young Global Citizens Finalists Announcement

8:35 PM Program Overview & Important Announcements

Venue: Convene 

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10:00 – 11:15 AM

Session 2, YOUTH Track | AT HALL 1

Transforming Education for All (Panel)

• Moderator: Andrew Macdonald, Principal, Better World Learning
• Faith Abiodun, Executive Director, United World Colleges
• Ioana Dospinescu, Adviser to the State Counselor, Government of Romania, Department of Sustainable Development
• Leslie Engle Young, Senior Managing Director, Pencils of Promise
• Lily Gray, Senior Liaison Officer, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Veronica Boix Mansilla, Principal Investigator, Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education; and Trustee at AFS Intercultural Programs

Session 3, Global Health Track | AT HALL 2

How can we achieve equitable access to healthcare and prevent non-communicable diseases? (Panel)

• Moderator: Moiz Lakhani, Founder of Ninja Girls
• Christie Bloomquist, Vice President, US Corporate and Government Affairs, AstraZeneca
• Ishu Kataria, Senior Public Health Researcher, Center for Global Noncommunicable Diseases, RTI International
• Joanna Lai, Health Specialist (Adolescent, Youth and Mental Health), UNICEF (video)
• Risa Turetsky, Vice President for North American Region, International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH)

Session 1, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Track | AT THE HUB

The Imperative of Global Citizenship (Panel)

• Moderator: Ana Carolina Cassiano, Head of Education Development, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Amanda Abrom, Manager, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN Youth)
• Dina Buchbinder Auron, Founder and President, Education for Sharing
• Sabrina E. Kinslow, Vice President Programming & Impact, DoSomething.org
• Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Cristian A. Vera, Senior Vice President Sales, DHL

11:30 – 12:45 PM

Session 1, YOUTH Track | AT HALL 1

Conquering the Divide in a Polarized World (Panel)

• Moderator: Nicole Lebenson Angulo, Deputy Chief Organization Development, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Allan Goodman, CEO, Institute of International Education (IIE)
• Rashad Nimr, Inclusive Peacebuilding Advisor, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Dana Podmolikova, Project Management Specialist on Youth, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
• Paula Porras, Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
• Muhammad Rashid, Third Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations

Session 3, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Track | at hall 2

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Global Careers (Panel)

• Moderator: Ann´Andreza Martins, Deputy Chief Program Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Cordelia Abreu, Senior Vice President Human Resources Americas, DHL
• Shadan Deleveaux, Staffing Team Lead, Global Partnerships, Google
• Courtney Temple, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, IIE

Session 2, technology Track | at the hub

Inclusion in Technological Advancements for All (Panel)

• Moderator: Kayla Colyard, Events & Partnerships Project Lead, UN Focal Point, SDSN-Youth
• Amber Allen, CEO and Founder, Double A Labs
• Loizza Aquino, Manager of Grants Administration, Taking IT Global
• Samira Khan, Direction of Field & Campaign Insights, Global Public Affairs, Microsoft
• Frederico Menino, PH.D, Admissions Outreach and Selection Officer, Schwarzman Scholars
• Alejandra Molina, Co-founder of Edtech/Future of Work Start Up, Beepboop
• Adam Roberts, Education Industry Solutions Director, Learner Data Systems, Salesforce (video)

12:00 – 4:00 PM

Opportunities Fair

1:00 – 2:45 PM

Lunch

AFS Award for Young Global Citizens Finals 

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Session 1, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Track | at hall 1

Skills for Communicating with the World (Workshop)

• Tony Blair Institute, Generation Global
  • Lisa Petro, Education and Quality Lead
  • Angélica Santana Fierro, Educational Specialist 

Session 2, technology Track | at hall 2

Using Artificial Intelligence for Social Good (Workshop)

• PwC
  • Sarah Awan, Director, CEO Action For Racial Equity
  • Mitali Shanbhag, Technology Consultant Associate

Session 3, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Track | at the hub

Global Citizenship in a Digital World (Workshop)

• Global Gateway Advisors 
  • Sasha Kalra, Director, Digital Strategy 
  • Elizabeth Georgakopoulos, Account Executive

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Session 1, YOUTH Track | at hall 1

Philanthropy and Grantseekeing Basics (Workshop)

• Candid 
  • Supriya Kumar, Global Partnerships Manager
  • Arif Mohammad Ekram, Global Partnerships Manager

Session 2, GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Track | at hall 2

Dare to Lead: What types of leadership are required in the 21st Century? (Workshop)

• Schwarzman Scholars
  • Frederico Menino, PH.D, Admissions Outreach and Selection Officer

Session 3 | at the hub

Building Your Advocacy Skills on Sustainable Development Education (Workshop)

• Global Schools Program, SDSN Youth
  • Amanda Abrom, Manager, SDSN Youth
  • Brenda Garcia Millan, Project Officer, Research & Policy Analyst, SDSN Youth, Climate Action Campaign
  • Kendra-Lee Heney, Project Officer, Advocacy, SDSN Youth, Global Schools Program
  • Elizabeth Lerman, Content Team Project Officer, SDSN Youth, Global Schools Program

Venue: Convene

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10:00 – 11:15

Session 1, YOUTH Track | AT hall 1

Climate Action for People & Planet (Panel)

• Moderator: Milena Miladinovic, Communications & External Affairs, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Alexandria Villasenor, Founder & Executive Director, EarthUprising
• Ali Golden, Director, Strategic Relationships, Terracycle
• Kasia Kroll, Senior Communications Associate, The Rockefeller Foundation: Global Energy Alliance for People & Planet
• Joseph Pupe, Co-founder of Music Inspires Foundation
• Satya S. Tripathi, Secretary-General, Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet

Session 2, YOUTH Track | at hall 2

Education for Displaced Persons & Refugees (Panel)

• Moderator: Efrem Fisher, Chief Programs Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Khaled Abdulwahed, Administrative Manager, Molham Team
• Dana Al-Anzy, Youth Assembly Ambassador & Senior Specialist Strategic Partnerships, Education Above All Foundation
• Dina Almasaeid, Country Manager, SPARK
• Paisley Elliot, Founder and Chief Ideas Officer, Paisley Pals
• Sarah Hunaidi, Communications and Advocacy Consultant, The Syria Campaign
• Le Wang, UN Representative & Director of New York Global Advocacy Office, Save the Children

Session 3, GLOBAL HEALTH Track | at the hub 

From local to global SDGs impact: An evidence-based approach for youth-led action in sustainable urban development (Workshop)

• UN-Habitat
  • Shamoy Hajare, Programme Management Officer, Human Rights & Social Inclusion Unit, UN-Habitat
    See session guide here.

11:30 – 12:45 PM

Session 1, GLOBAL HEALTH Track | at hall 1

Youth Lead Actions Towards Healthier Urban Environments (Workshop)

• The International Society of Urban Health and UN-Habitat
  • Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, Board Chair from The International Society for Urban Health
  • Shamoy Hajare, Programme Management Officer, Human Rights & Social Inclusion Unit, UN-Habitat

Session 2 | at hall 2

Youth Assembly Alumni Panel: From Delegate to Changemaker

• Moderator: Yumna Khan, Manager of the Youth Assembly, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Dana Al-Anzy, Youth Assembly Ambassador & Senior Specialist Strategic Partnerships, Education Above All Foundation
• Angelica Remache Lopez, Former Youth Assembly Ambassador, Founder, RL Foundation
• Raquely Portela Malveira, Former Outstanding Youth Delegate
• Wantoe Teah Wantoe, Youth Assembly Delegation Leader and Distinguished Alumni Award Winner, Executive Director, Aspiring Liberian For National Transformation
• Pedro Vianna, Former Youth Assembly Impact Leader, Accreditation Coordinator, Toronto International Film Festival
• Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Co-Founder and President, Footsteps Bangladesh; 2020 winner of the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens

Session 3, YOUTH Track | at the hub

Building Inclusive Communities in a Polarized Era (Workshop)

• AFS Intercultural Programs
  • Anaïs Chauvet, Educational Support Specialist
  • Andrés Peñaloza Lanza, Educational Products Coordinator

1:00 – 2:45 PM

Lunch

Action & Impact Hub

Ambassadors Award Ceremony

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Session 1, YOUTH Track | at hall 1

Efficiency, Sustainability, Prosperity – A Discussion with the World Bank

• World Bank
  • Jason Daniel Russ, Senior Economist
  • Li Lou, External Affairs/Lead of Speakers Bureau

Session 2, GLOBAL HEALTH Track | at hall 2

The Long-Term Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 (Workshop)

• Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center
  • Mickey Correa, Chief Program Officer

Session 3, Youth Track | at the hub

Realities of Human Trafficking (Workshop)

• Dr. Purnaka Lohendra de Silva, Adjunct Professor UN Studies, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University 
  • Required readings for delegates see here

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Session 1, YOUTH Track | at hall 1

Youth In Action: Impact, Solutions and Innovation for People & Planet (Panel)

• Moderator: Hawa Diallo, Chief, Civil Society Unit, Department of Global Communications
• Alpha Diallo, ENDA Senegal
• Katie Kurnick, Summer Intern, Unitarian Universalist Association at the United Nations
• Ali Mustafa, AFS Consultant, UN Affairs
• Rosleny Ubiñas, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States
• Wantoe Teah Wantoe, Youth Assembly Delegation Leader and Distinguished Alumni Award Winner, Executive Director, Aspiring Liberian For National Transformation

Session 2, DIGITAL Track | at hall 2

Artificial Intelligence for Social Impact (Workshop)

• IBM
  • Aakanksha Joshi, Senior Data Scientist
  • Rebecca Duane, Business Development Executive,  Strategic Partnerships, M&A, AI for Social Good

Session 3 | at the hub

Youth Assembly Ambassadors Program (Panel)

• Moderator: Yumna Khan, Manager of the Youth Assembly, AFS Intercultural Programs 
• Lulwa Alsada, Youth Assembly Ambassador
• Larissa Cevallos, National Grants Coordinator at Plan Internacional, Co-founder and Executive Director, United Peruvian Youth
• Delton Domah, Student, Towson University
• Patricia Kumbakisaka, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy specialization, Government of Canada / Generation Change, International Partnership Platforms
• Miguel Ángel Ortega Mateos, Business Analyst, Equifax

5:30 – 6:45 PM

at Hall 2 

YA Connect sponsors by Taking IT Global

• Remarks by TakingIT Global Executive Director and Co-Founder Jennifer Corriero on the topic of Mobilizing Microgrants for Millions

Venue: Convene

Closing Ceremony, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

7:00 PM Call to Order, Program Roundup

7:05 PM   Program Roundup

• Ms. Yumna Khan, Manager of the Youth Assembly, AFS Intercultural Programs

7:10 PM Keynote Speech

• Ms. Alexandria Villasenor, Founder & Executive Director, Earth Uprising

7:30 PM Outstanding Ambassadors Recognition
Outstanding Youth Delegate Award

7:40 PM AFS Award for Young Global Citizens Winners Announcement

• Mr. Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Mr. Helmut Schuster, Board of Trustees, AFS Intercultural Programs
• Ms. Amalie Ferdinand, Chair of Board of Trustees, AFS Intercultural Programs

7:50 PM Concluding Remarks

• Mr. Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs

8:00 PM Culturefest

• Ms. Nicole Lebenson Angulo, Deputy Chief Organization Development, AFS Intercultural Programs

• 8:10 PM Performances 
• 8:45 PM Cultural Fashion Show – Youth Assembly Delegates 
• 8:55 PM Closing Remarks – Mr. Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs