Day: February 17, 2021

Sydney Steenland

Founder of Sea Monkey Project

Tioman Island, Malaysia

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Interview

Language English

She stands for Ocean, People, Wildlife

Topics Plastic Pollution, Nature, Her project

Sarah Goody

Founder of Climate Now

San Francisco, U.S

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English 

She stands for Empowerment, Justice, Education

Topics Climate change & climate action, Youth climate movement, empowerment and activism, The intersections between climate change and other social justice movements, How to be the best YOU, How to use your unique passions to make a difference in the world, Sexual and emotional wellness, Mental health awareness, The role of women and GenZ in business, Entrepreneurship and business, Sustainability and environmental justice

Nathania Bernice Zhong

Co-Founder of The Spring

Jakarta, Indonesia

Format Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English and Indonesian

She stands for Finding life’s meaning

Topics Lack of water in way too many communities here in Indonesia, the lacking quality of education in Indonesia, acknowledging history (the good and the bad), and psychology

Benjamin Backer

Founder and President of American Conservation Coalition

Seattle, Washington

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English

He stands for Actionable climate results

Topics Nonpartisanship on climate, impactful environmental action, youth activism, innovative climate solutions, uniting around climate change

Abigail Limuria

Co-Founder of Lalita Project

Jakarta, Indonesia

Format Panel Discussion, Interview

Language Indonesian and English

She stands for Critical Thinking & Self-Awareness

Topics Critical Thinking, Education, Women Empowerment, Quarter Life Crisis, Passion & Finding your purpose

Maryam & Nivaal Rehman

Co-Founders of The World with MnR

Clarington, Canada

Format  Keynote

Language English, Urdu, and French

They stand for Climate, Equality, Inclusivity

Topics Storytelling, Activism, Advocacy, Filmmaking, our non-profit, starting our journey at eight years old, inspiring other youth to take action too

Maliha Abidi

Artist, Author & Activist

San Francisco, California

Format  Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview, I am flexible

Language English, Urdu

They stand for Intersectionality, human rights and mental health awareness

Topics Women empowerment (girls education, ending domestic violence, ending period poverty, ending child marriages) , mental health and anti-racism

Ziyaan Virji

Founder of For The Menstruator

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English 

He stands for Purpose, Social Impact, Menstrual Health

Topics Menstrual Health, Finding your purpose, Climate Crisis, Mental Health, Starting as a changemaker at a young age, Social Media for Social Impact

Michelle Teh

Michelle is a student at the University of British Columbia, youth speaker and mental health activist. She founded Self Love Warrior Indonesia (@selflovewarrior.id on IG) at the age of 16, a youth-led organization that spreads self-love and mental health awareness in Indonesia through creative programs, educational content and meaningful discussion. As an organization, SLW has grown to more than 30k+ followers and 18 volunteers. In the future, she wants to continue empowering more youths to create change in their own way.

Abigail Limuria

Abigail mostly known as the co-founder of Lalita Project and co-writer and publisher of the book “Lalita: 51 Cerita Perempuan Hebat Indonesia,” along with Grace Kadiman. “Lalita” tells the stories of 51 real amazing Indonesian women from various profession and walks of life. “Lalita” also collaborated with 51 Indonesian illustrators, which illustrated each story with a different interpretation and style. Abigail and Gracepublicize “Lalita” independently, and has sold over 4000 copies all across Indonesia. The Lalita Project community and book has received tremendous support and appreciation from various public figures including Sri Mulyani, Susi Pudjiastuti, Retno Marsudi, Grace Natalie, Butet Manurung, Najwa Shihab, and many more. Abigail is also the co-founder of Moretalk.Id, where she initiates various webinars, talkshows, and workshops during this pandemic. Before publicizing her book, Abigail worked at Jakarta Smart City as part of their documentation team. Abigail holds a Bachelor of Art in Cinema & Media Arts: Media Management from Biola University, Los Angeles, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Aside from Lalita & Moretalk.Id, Abigail spends her time writing, doing watercolor painting, and reading philosophy books.

Rafa Jafar

Call me RJ. I am a changemaker and I believe in the voice of youth. My interest is keen on communicating with people and exchanging ideas with them, collaborating to do projects, actions, giving positive impact by thinking creatively, critically, creating new ways to change this world that leads to advancement and sustainability.

Gary Bencheghib

Gary Bencheghib is an environmental activist and filmmaker. He founded Make a Change World, a media outlet that uncovers uplifting and inspirational stories on a mission to do good. He is passionate about creating social change through videos and giving a voice to the underrepresented. With his younger brother Sam, he has launched a series of expeditions from kayaking the world’s dirtiest river on plastic bottles kayaks to standing up paddling down New York’s most toxic waterways. In the past 3 years, Gary’s work has been seen by +600 million people.

Melati Wijsen

Melati Wijsen is an 20 year old Indonesian activist and change maker. She has founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her younger sister and has been leading the movement driven by youth since 2013. She has also started the people movement One Island One Voice and the social enterprise, Mountain Mamas. Melati has spoken on world stages such as TED and the UN and has also been selected as FORBES top ten most inspiring women in the country. She graduated from high school one year early at the Green School and has since been honored by TIME as part of the annual list of most influential teens in the world along with CNN Heroes Young Wonders and FORBES 30 under 30. Today, Melati is excited about her new youth empowerment project; YOUTHTOPIA, empowering youth through meaningful and short peer to peer programs and providing them the tools they need to be change makers.

Isabel Wijsen

Isabel Wijsen is a 18 year old Dutch-Indonesian activist, she is currently a senior at Green School, Bali.Isabel is the founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, which she co-founded in 2013, then age 10, with her older sister Melati, then 12. As of June 23 2019, the official ban of plastic bags, straws and styrofoam has been enforced by the Balinese government which is not only but also thanks to Bye Bye Plastic Bags; campaigning for the past six years. This campaign of saying no to plastic bags ultimately led to the first Indonesian province to make the ban. Bye Bye Plastic Bags is by now a youth driven NGO with 50+ global team in more than 40 countries.

Michelle Abiero

Founder of Project Fmile
Kisumu, Kenya

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion

Language English, Kiswahili

She stands for Passion, Love, Excellence

Topics Mental health, Healthcare, Gender equality , Gender based Violence, Chronic illnesses

Toby Thorpe

Executive Director at the Climate Justice Initiative
Hobart, Tasmania

Format Discussions, Panels, Keynotes, Workshops, Seminars, Presentation.

Languages English

He stands for Youth, Climate, Justice.

Topics Climate Justice, Climate Change, Education Reform, Youth Empowerment, Power of Young People, Climate Finance, Nature Based Solutions, Classrooms for Change, Broad Range.

Holley Somerville-Knott

Founder & CEO of Tell Someone Who Cares
Byron Bay, Australia

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion

Language English

She stands for Compassion, Action, Change

Wadi Ben-Hirki

Founder of Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation
Abuja, Nigeria

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion,

Pre-Recorded speech, Interview (any formats)

Languages English

She stands for Equity and Justice

Topics Gender Equality, Youth Development, Peace, Education, Life and Hope.

Jamie Margolin

Co-Founder of Zero Hour
Seattle, Washington

Format Discussion, Panel, Talk

Languages English, Spanish

She stands for Justice, Community, Love

Topics Climate Justice, Mental Health and Activism, Youth Activism, LGBTQ+ topics, The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Rights and Climate Action, Being a Student Activist

Melati Wijsen

Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags & YOUTHTOPIA
Bali, Indonesia

Format Panel Discussion, Keynote Speech(max. 20 mins), Presentation with Q&A.

Language English

She stands for Get rid of Single-Use Plastic Bags, Education, Youth Empowerment

Topics Plastic pollutions, Education, Youth Empowerment, Women Empowerment

Gary Bencheghib

Founder of Make A Change World & Sungai Watch
Bali, Indonesia

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-Recorded Speech, Interview

Language English

He stands for Protecting Indonesia’s Rivers

Topics Plastic Pollution, Role of Media for Change, Rivers and Ocean

Aishwarya Sridhar

Wildlife Photographer, Storyteller & Presenter
Mumbai, India

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-Recorded Speech, Interview

Language English & Hindi

She stands for Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation

Topics Climate Change, Sustainability, Wildlife Conservation, Impact of Films

Anina Monteforte

Founder of The World Within Us
New York City

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English

She stands for Equality, Equity, and Partnerships

Topics Responsible Tourism, The UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals, International Travel, Gender Equality, and Social Entrepreneurship with Impact

Ruby Bourke

Conscious Consumption & Sustainable Education Advocate
Melbourne, Australia

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded Speech, Interview.

Language English

She stands for Youth voice & Empowerment

Topics Education for Sustainability, Harnessing Youth Empowerment, Low Waste and Minimalist living

Isabel Wijsen

Founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags
Bali, Indonesia

Format Panel Discussion, Keynote Speech(max. 20 mins), Presentation with Q&A.

Language English

She stands for Get rid of Single-Use Plastic Bags, Education, Youth Empowerment

Topics Plastic pollutions, Education, Youth Empowerment, Women Empowerment

Joshua Oluwaseyi

Founder of LearnBlue
Benin, Nigeria

Format Panel Discussion, Interview

Language English

He stands for Sustainability, Technology, Advocacy

Topics Changemaking, Environmental Pollution and Its Health Effects, Starting Social Enterprises, Inequality and Technology.

Reece Slade
Founder of Earth Kids Organization (EKO)
Cape Town, South Africa

Format Keynote, Panel Discussion, Pre-recorded speech, Interview

Language English, French Spanish

He stands for Children, Environment, Education

Topics Children’s rights, Sustainable development, Culture and Art, Injustice (including racism, xenophobia, white supremacy and inequality)