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Czech UN Youth Delegate focusing on inclusive participation and democratic trust. Works on Romani rights, minority empowerment, combating antigypsyism, and bridging the gap between marginalized youth and democratic institutions at both local and international levels.

Mexican biotechnologist transforming pineapple agricultural waste into biodegradable fibres for the absorbent core of diapers. TEDx speaker and Mexico's top student entrepreneur, passionate about climate technologies that bridge science and real industrial adoption.

Master's student at ETS Montreal specialising in 3D freehand ultrasound reconstruction. Contributed to a low-cost 0.05T MRI scanner for low-resource countries. Deeply invested in AI education and mentorship across borders.

Ugandan climate activist, lawyer-in-training, and founder of BetterLife International — creating practical solutions for refugees, women, youth, and climate-affected communities. Passionate about climate-smart livelihoods and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Dedicated social entrepreneur and educator focused on transforming educational access for youth in remote Liberian communities. Co-founder of the Central Leadership Academy in Liberia — an inclusive, community-driven school model reaching children historically overlooked by traditional systems.

Ugandan biomedical engineering graduate and co-founder & CEO of Che Innovations Uganda Ltd. Leads development of NeoNest, a low-cost neonatal transport warmer for low-resource settings, using human-centred design and locally available materials to make life-saving care more accessible.

Grew up in a low-income Delhi settlement and lives with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and a stammer. Works at the intersection of disability inclusion, climate justice, and storytelling — amplifying voices of disabled people and communities living at the margins of environmental and social change.

A 26-year-old passionate about agriculture, automotive, and real estate with a background in data analytics. Deeply interested in how technology and AI can be integrated into agriculture, particularly beekeeping.

Architectural designer and founder of Green Sustainable Shelter (GSS) in Kenya, focused on sustainable and affordable solutions to the country's housing crisis. Works on projects in slums and informal settlements, with strong interests in community leadership and policy.

Lawyer, education advocate, and poet from Ibadan, Nigeria. Founder of the Black Girl's Dream Initiative, a youth-led organisation transforming education and gender equality in Nigeria. Author of the poetry collection 'a woman has many names'.

Head of Learning & Products at the Swiss Cyber Institute designing science-based learning experiences and leading academic research. PhD in Information Technology with a specialisation in Educational Technology. Senior Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Research fellow at Hashed Open Research in Seoul working at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and public policy. Co-leads the 2045 Fellowship, connecting young Korean founders to policy channels. Member of the Ministry of Economy and Finance's Advisory Council.

Soil and climate change scientist with an MSc from the University of East Anglia. Founder of Umuntu Agrobiotics Ltd — where science, nature, and purpose come together around nature-based solutions and food system resilience.

One of Africa's youngest and most impactful innovators driving the SDGs through education, sustainability, and inclusion. With a special focus on women and girls in STEM, her initiatives have directly reached over 500,000 learners across borders.

Grew up in Harare and discovered spoken-word film and visual storytelling as tools for health education. Through The Art of Health, he explores how creative arts can make health education feel human and accessible for young people.

Deaf Nigerian disability-rights advocate working to advance inclusion and representation for children and young people with disabilities. Leads the AbleBooks Initiative — building inclusive and representational stories for young African students with disabilities.

Scientist, entrepreneur, and founder of SATALIS — an AI-powered startup using satellite imagery to detect and mitigate urban heat islands. Previously developed an AI-based system for intraoperative brain tumour detection.

Bioengineer and CEO of Humanos 3D, merging innovation, technology, and social impact to create accessible assistive devices through 3D printing. Over six years leading programs that have provided hundreds of devices to people in vulnerable communities.

19-year-old from Salvador, Bahia, from a cafuzo community. Currently at Stanford studying Data Science & Social Systems, focused on building interoperability across governmental systems with a strong focus on social responsibility and pathways out of marginalisation.

19-year-old from Salvador, Brazil, studying Computer Science and Science, Technology, and Society at Stanford on a full-ride scholarship. Passionate about algorithmic justice and building fairer, more inclusive technologies for vulnerable communities.

Multi-hyphenate Indian actor, Delhi University Gold Medalist in journalism, and UN Youth Champion for UNDP. Over ten years of work empowering underprivileged students; now leverages her film platform to champion youth, education, and social impact.

Portuguese innovator co-founding Trovador — an internationally recognised startup building all-terrain autonomous tree-planting robots — while developing satellite-based tools for conservation and running hands-on educational programs for underserved youth.

Menstrual-equity activist, climate-justice advocate, and social entrepreneur from Rasuwa, Nepal. Co-founder of Sparsa, producing compostable menstrual pads from banana fibre. Has educated over 20,000 young people on menstrual health and spoken at COP28.

Neural Engineering student and Stamps Scholar at UIUC. Co-founder and COO of Cor, developing technology that transforms wearable ECGs into pre-screening tools for coronary artery disease. Also passionate about humanitarian engineering and film score composition.

Biologist from Singapore captivated by emergent properties in living systems. Life's mission: harness them to discover, deliver, and democratise new therapeutics for yet-incurable diseases. Currently developing a novel antibiotic combining bacteriophages and nanoparticles.

Social entrepreneur from Uganda co-founding Okralink, an agribusiness initiative improving market access and food distribution for farmers in rural Karamoja. Passionate about circular mushroom production and climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Multidisciplinary creative whose work explores language, identity, and human connection through spoken word, visual storytelling, and photography. Uses poetry, performance, and digital media to explore existence, belonging, faith, and the quiet resilience of being human.

Founder of Solar Springs Ventures, developing solar-powered water purification systems providing affordable clean water through pay-as-you-go models in underserved Ugandan communities. Works especially with women-led groups to create local ownership and hygiene education.

Permaculture and nutrition trainer, community educator, and founder of FOLONA (For the Love of Nature) from Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda. Leads initiatives in tree planting, soil regeneration, climate education, and women's empowerment.

Co-founder of Erandi Aprende, developing an AI-powered co-pilot supporting educators in bilingual, multidisciplinary STEAM projects. Background in South and Southeast Asian Studies from Leiden University. Has lived in nine countries across three continents.

Engineering science student at the University of Toronto, passionate about advancing cancer diagnostics and global healthcare. Conducts biomedical research at hospitals across Canada, focused on translating clinical insight into early detection and preventative care solutions.

Founder of deep-tech company Xatoms, using quantum chemistry and AI to discover and customise new sunlight-activated materials that can clean polluted water. Born and raised in a small village in Slovakia.

19-year-old from Tallinn who grew the Estonia UN Association's budget from zero to €40,000, founded educational initiatives, became the youngest member of his city district council, and won a national public-speaking olympiad.

Studies Innovative Entrepreneurship via the Tiimiakatemia method while running a moving service, product flipping, and an AI consultancy for small Czech businesses. Co-created Rocket Days — a three-day entrepreneurship retreat for 70 people in the Beskydy mountains.

Management student at VSB-TUO combining business, technology, and working with people. Gaining practical experience in AI, automation, and event organisation. Interested in AI, communication, and projects with real-world impact.

Social entrepreneur and founder of Ecobed Biotech Brand, transforming waste into sustainable solutions for public health, agriculture, and the environment. Leads the mission to transform food waste into mosquito-repellent skincare products, fertilisers, and animal feeds.

Engineer and entrepreneur working at the intersection of clean energy, agriculture, and technology. Developing solar-powered cold storage, irrigation, and digital tools through KAMIM Technologies to help farmers protect produce and connect to better markets.

PMI-certified project manager and Graduate Biodesign Innovation Fellow at Stanford University. Founded MariTest to develop a non-invasive malaria diagnostic — inspired by surviving severe malaria on Bussi Island.

Nigerian innovator, storyteller, and social entrepreneur. Through LightEd, transforms plastic and e-waste into solar-powered solutions bringing clean energy to schools, communities, and refugee camps. Passionate about storytelling and teaching young people to innovate with what they have.

Korean high-school senior based in Addis Ababa who founded 3D CURE — designing low-cost, personalised 3D-printed prosthetics, braces, and casts for underserved communities in Ethiopia. Supports children, war amputees, and homeless people with cost-free or low-cost devices.

18-year-old Singaporean who founded Immunova AI, an open-source precision-oncology platform focused on early treatment planning in South and Southeast Asia. Driven by her experience caring for her mother through Stage 4 cancer at age 12.

Education advocate and co-founder & CEO of Nekrachni, a Google.org-backed organisation improving financial literacy for Gen Z in the Czech Republic. Spent two years in the Cabinet of the Minister for Education building data-driven foundations for educational policies.

Lebanese creative and fashion designer working between Rome and Beirut. Founder and Creative Director of SCULPTOR FOUNDATION, a research-driven fashion house and cultural platform exploring Arab identity, representation, and cultural production.

Designer-engineer hybrid from Abuja building clinical AI for African healthcare. Founded MARMAR — a clinical decision-support platform protecting over 30,000 patients across 100+ hospitals in Nigeria. Meta Llama Impact Accelerator winner. Top-three global honoree, Moonshot Platform Healthcare Award.