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Andréa Vieira
Founder and chief executive officer, nailsaloon
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Dr. Wolfgang Fengler
Chief executive officer, World Data Lab
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Michelle Meyer
Head, chief economist, Mastercard Economics Institute
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Michelle Meyer
Head, chief economist, Mastercard Economics Institute
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Dr. Wolfgang Fengler
Chief executive officer, World Data Lab
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Ade Adepitan
Paralympian and TV presenter
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Andréa Vieira
Founder and chief executive officer, nailsaloon
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Shamina Singh
Founder & president, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
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A world where no-one gets left behind link
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Shamina Singh
Founder & president, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
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Elton John
Founder, Elton John AIDS Foundation
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Climate change is no longer a looming threat; its consequences are a harsh reality for communities worldwide. This panel discussion brings together leaders, activists, and experts who are working at the forefront of climate action. From addressing environmental degradation to promoting sustainable practices, this conversation will explore not only the urgent need for global action and solidarity in tackling the climate crisis at all levels of society, but also the cutting-edge solutions that can be brought to bear to accelerate progress.
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Nigel Topping
UN climate change high level champion
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Iván Duque
Former President of Colombia
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Jigar Shah
director, loan programs office, US Department of Energy
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Rohini Nilekani
Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation
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Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
President and UN SDG Advocate, Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad
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Melinda French Gates — philanthropist and activist for gender equality — in conversation with Rosario Dawson — actor and activist for gender equality — share their personal perspectives on where women stand in today’s world. How far have we come? How far do we have to go? Starting from personal perspectives and their own lived experience, they will have an intimate conversation that begins to open minds to the importance and opportunity inherent in gender equality.
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Melinda French Gates
Co-Chair, Gates Foundation
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Rosario Dawson
"Actrivist”, Designer, Producer & Founder, Rio Dawn Foundation
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Fatoumata Bâ
Founder & Executive Chair, Janngo Capital
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In this dynamic session, we bring together two individuals who epitomize purpose-driven action in today’s complex world. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados, renowned for her pivotal role in climate action and finance reform, joins Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Amina J. Mohammed. In conversation with Homi Kharas, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings, they will delve into the intersection of power and purpose beyond boundaries, focusing on pressing global issues such as the future of sustainable development, just transition on a liveable planet, and what small island developing states need from the global community.
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Homi Kharas
Senior Fellow, Brookings & co-founder, World Data Lab
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Mia Amor Mottley
S.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Barbados and co-chair UN SDG Advocate group
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Amina Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations
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Guneet Monga Kapoor
Academy Award-Winning Producer, CEO & Founder, Sikhya Entertainment
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Lilly Singh
Emmy Award-winning Entertainer and Founder, Unicorn Island Fund
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reeta Roy, CEO of the Mastercard Foundation. Roy is a champion for youth development, and in this session, we’ll explore how the foundation equips young people in low- and middle-income countries with the education, skills, and resources they need to thrive. You’ll hear inspiring stories of young entrepreneurs, delve into the challenges and opportunities young people face today, and discover how the foundation is preparing them to be the leaders and changemakers of today and tomorrow.
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Join us for a thought-provoking panel session where we will explore progress, opportunities, and threats for inclusion on the African continent. Moderated by Andrew Herscowitz, Executive Director of ODI North America, our distinguished panelists will delve into critical topics such as the role of large-scale infrastructure projects in driving job growth and green growth in Africa, the necessary reforms for development finance institutions, the potential benefits and challenges of industrial policies, and strategies to scale energy development on the continent.
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Andrew Herscowitz
Executive Director, ODI Global
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Admassu Tadesse
President and CEO, Trade & Development Bank
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Tara Nathan
Executive Vice President Humanitarian & Development, Mastercard Community Pass, Mastercard
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Reeta Roy
President & CEO, Mastercard Foundation
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Internationally renowned human rights lawyer, Jared Genser, tackles a mind-bending question: who owns our thoughts in the age of neurotechnology? Genser, co-founder of the Neurorights Foundation, explores the ethical and legal challenges of brain-computer interfaces and other neurotechnologies and their relevance as we think about inclusive growth. Join him for a thought-provoking short presentation about the future of human rights and the very definition of what it means to be human.
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Jared Genser
Managing Director, Perseus Strategies
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In this fireside chat, Mastercard’s Tim Murphy will engage Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson in a conversation about the future of change. Cardinal Turkson, who serves as prefect for the Dicastery of Integral Human Development, will share his insights on the role of faith-based organizations in fostering positive change and creating a more just and equitable world.
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Tim Murphy
Chief administrative officer, Mastercard
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His Eminence Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson
Cardinal and Ghanian Prelate, Catholic Church
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Join us for an inspiring discussion featuring renowned athletes Ade Adepitan MBE, TV presenter, paralympic medalist, and journalist, and Megan Rapinoe, World Cup soccer champion and social justice activist, discuss the power of sport to drive positive change. They’ll delve into their experiences using their platforms to raise awareness and fight for social justice, exploring the challenges and triumphs of being athlete-activists.
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Megan Rapinoe
soccer champion, activist & co-founder, A Touch More
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Ade Adepitan
Paralympian and TV presenter
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Andréa Vieira
Founder and chief executive officer, nailsaloon
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