Programme
19 September 2022 // 10:00-20:00 EDT
Unlock the Future of Learning is a high-level multi-stakeholder event adjacent to the Transforming Education Summit, which will bring together major youth-led and youth-focused organizations, education partners and alliances, international organizations, member states, the private sector, and other partners.
10:30 – Formal Opening

Aishwarya Machani
Our Future Agenda Advisor and Next Generation Fellow

Inés Yábar
Lead Next Generation Fellow
10:40 – Opening Act
A series of high-level dialogues to spotlight areas that require greater ambition, and can accelerate progress on education and the 2030 Agenda, arranged by Unlock partners.
10:45 – Let’s Adapt: Education for Climate Justice
Hosted by Plan International and Restless Development

Renata Koch Alvarenga
Founder of EmpoderaClima and Fellow at the United Nations
Session Lead

Alice Mukashyaka
Restless Development, Next Generation Fellow

Gregorius Yoseph Laba
Youth4EIE

Raakhi Williams
Chief of Strategy and Planning, ECW
11:20 – Unlocking Early Years
Hosted by Theirworld and BRAC

Jennifer Borrero
Global Youth Ambassador, Theirworld
Session Lead

Sarah Brown
Chair, Theirworld

Asif Saleh
Executive Director, BRAC Bangladesh

Mathilde Boulogne
Global Youth Ambassador, Theirworld
12:50 – Unleashing the Full Potential of the Next Generation
Hosted by Global Business Education Coalition

Justin van Fleet
Executive Director, Global Business Coalition for Education
Session Lead

Ara Anoshiravani
Purpose Office Leader of Education and Workforce Development, Deloitte

Blessing Adogame
Youth Ambassador and UX Product Manager, Microsoft

Gideon Olanrewaju
Chief Executive Director, Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi)
13:30 – From Policy to Action on Gender Transformative Education
Hosted by Plan International, Global Partnership for Education, Girl Up

Yona Nestel
Plan International
Session Lead

Ashlee Burnett
Coordinator, Transform Education

Cynthia Nyongesa
Youth Leader, GPE

Alliyah Logan
Founder, Cultivate Global Education

Margarita Focas Licht
Deputy CEO, GPE

Johanna Sumuvuori
State Secretary, Finland
14:00 – Education in Emergencies
Hosted by World Vision International, Global Campaign for Education-US, 100 Million, Plan International, JRS/USA

Winnie Nyandiga
Representative of the Global Student Forum and 100 Million Campaign
Session Lead

Nhial Deng
Member of the Refugee Education Council

Esther Ngemba
Panelist and Representative of Jesuit Refugee Services

Nataly Rivas
Representative of the Plan International Youth4EiE Council
15:15 – Our Future Agenda Power Panel
World leaders share their vision and plans for transforming education
Power Panel

Elizabeth Cousens
President & CEO, United Nations Foundation
Session Lead

H.E. Jakaya Kikwete
Former President of Tanzania and Board Chair of GPE
Welcome Address

Maryam and Nivaal Rehman
GPE Youth Leaders
Moderators
Power Panel: From Fragile Realities to New Futures

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwun
Minister of Education, Ghana

Joy Phumaphi
Board Co-Chair, Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children

Dr. Phout Simmalavong
Minister for Education, Lao PDR

Dr. Miguel Cardona
US Secretary for Education
Power Panel: Transformation in Action

Stephen Omollo
CEO, Plan International

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili
Founder-CEO, Human Capital Africa

Hon. Gaspard Twagirayezu
Minister of State of Education, Rwanda

Hon. Harjit Sajjan
Minister of International Development, Canada
16:35 – Rewiring education through win-win solutions
Ministers and education champions discuss win-win, cross cutting solutions to deliver transformative change for young people and future generations.
Hosted by Education Commission and United Nations Foundation

Thais Queiroz
Next Generation Fellow & World Organization of the Scout Movement
Session Lead

H.E. Dr. Tariq al Gurg
CEO, Dubai Cares

Inger Ashing
CEO, Save the Children International

Katie Kurtz
Head of Learning, YouTube

Crystal Brice
NYC school teacher and alumna of Teach For America, which is a part of the Teach For All Global Network

Albert Nsengiyumva
Executive Secretary of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), former Minister of Education in Rwanda

Yuv Sungkur
Youth Ambassador, Theirworld
17:45 – Big 6: The Power of Non-Formal Education
This session will explore how investing in non-formal education and learning is a crucial element to transforming education systems and preparing young people with practice skills, capacities, and experiences for the future.
Hosted by Big Six Youth Organizations — World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), World Young Women’s Christian Association (WYWCA), World Young Men’s Christian Association (WYMCA), The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (The Award), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Dr. Helga Mutasingwa
Youth Board Member, Global Youth Mobilization and Youth Representatives, WAGGGS
Session Lead

Anna Segall
Chair, Global Youth Mobilization and CEO, World Association of the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

Ahmad Alhendawi
Secretary General, World Organization of the Scout Movement

Paul Klahre
Youth Representative, World Organization of the Scout Movement

Bas van Rossum
Youth Commission Chair, IFRC

Casey Harden
CEO, World YWCA
18:15 – Youth Solutions Challenge
The Youth Solutions Challenge will consist of three young leaders pitching win-win solutions to transform education by 2030, ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit.

Michelle Chikurunhe
Zimbabwe – Plan International, Digital Access

Okello
South Sudannese/ Germany – Global Shapers, Mental Health & Education

Mahendra Phagwah
Guyana – Restless Development, School Feeding Programs
18:30 – The Way Forward
An intergenerational dialogue on transforming education, featuring a UN leader, a Head of State, a public advocate for education, and a young leader/student. This final session will close the panel segments of the event.

Harshani Dharmadasa
Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Initiatives
Session Lead

Chido Mpemba
AU Youth Envoy

Jaime Saavedra
Global Director of Education, World Bank

H.E. Dickon Mitchell
Prime Minister of Grenada

Patrice Evra
Football Legend and Activist
19:05 – Reception and Closing Statements
This will be a conversation-friendly place for guests to mingle and take photos, with light food and drinks provided.

Aishwarya Machani
Our Future Agenda Advisor and Next Generation Fellow

Inés Yábar
Lead Next Generation Fellow

Alice Mukashyaka
Restless Development, Next Generation Fellow