The Business Case for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Experts discuss strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace, highlighting their impact on corporate success and talent retention while addressing challenges and best practices.
Chasing the Next Big Idea
Explore East Asia's leadership and innovation lessons, focusing on smart infrastructure, value chain advancement, social equity, and economic stability. Insights from diverse experts on regional growth and integration.
Permanent Disruption - Navigating the Road Ahead
Exploring permanent disruptions in American life, from pandemics to social justice, and innovative solutions for public sector challenges. Insights from experts on economic outlook, sustainability, and workforce transformation.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Technology-Driven and Human-Centred
Exploring the impact of technological advancements on society, this panel discusses strategies for inclusive growth and sustainable development in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Standing Up for Diversity
Explore barriers to equality for all citizens, focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity. Experts discuss global challenges, strategies, and the power of storytelling in promoting diversity and inclusion.
Science to Action - How to Work with Communities and Make an Impact
Explore collaborative practices between scientists and communities to enhance research impact, promote equity, and address societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and knowledge co-production.
Community Driven Development
Explore community-driven development for social justice through an open-source project with New Sanctuary Coalition. Learn strategies for effective collaboration, sustainability, and building a tech community to support immigrant rights.
Key to the City - Writing Code to Induce Social Change
Exploring how software development can address social inequalities through open data, collaboration, and civic tech, with a focus on verifiable solutions and empathy-driven approaches.
America's Native Prisoners of War
Photographer Aaron Huey shares haunting images and shocking history of the Lakota people at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, exposing poverty and struggle largely ignored by society.
How We Can Navigate the Pandemic with Courage and Hope
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks offers wisdom on navigating the pandemic with courage, hope, and empathy, discussing leadership, fear, death, and building a more just world. Includes insights on community, morality, and finding beauty in difficult times.
The Death Penalty in the USA
Exploring the broken death penalty system in the US and advocating for change, this talk examines why the US remains among the few nations still practicing capital punishment.
The War on Bodily Autonomy is a Testament to Resilience
Explore innovative youth-led approaches to sexual and reproductive health rights in challenging settings, emphasizing empathy and collective responsibility in addressing global maternal health crises.
The Future of Race in America
Thought-provoking exploration of racial injustice in the American legal system, examining mass incarceration and its societal impact, while proposing paths towards a more equitable future.
The Audacity of Robert Smalls
Inspiring tale of Robert Smalls, an escaped slave who commandeered a Confederate ship, freeing his family and others. Discover this unsung hero's remarkable journey during the Civil War.
Talking About Disability
Explore the past, present, and future of disability through a chronological presentation, offering insights on rights, equality, and societal perspectives.
Women’s Sexual Pleasure - What Are We So Afraid Of?
Exploring societal attitudes towards women's sexual pleasure, especially during pregnancy, and their impact on gender equity. Jawed-Wessel proposes strategies for improving sexual health and equality.
The Unspoken Reality of Racism in India
Reveladora charla sobre el racismo en India, sus efectos en los jóvenes y posibles soluciones, por la activista Reena Ngurang del noreste del país.
Queer Power - Reviving Trust in Politics and Democracy
Empowering marginalized individuals to transform societal structures and revitalize democracy through political engagement, compassion, and determination.
Compelled to Bear Witness
Dr. Christie Billups challenges listeners to confront societal injustices, focusing on the U.S. prison system's flaws. She advocates for abolition and emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity in all affected by crime.
From Young Nation to the Longest Continuous Civilisation on the Planet
Explore Australia's critical juncture in recognizing its Indigenous community through constitutional reform, as advocated by Thomas Mayor, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander union official and author.
Personal and Societal Aspects of Gender in Academia and Medicine - Girls Aren't Good at Math and Other Fairytales
Explore gender dynamics in academia and medicine with Dr. Erin Kobetz, challenging stereotypes and discussing personal experiences for a more inclusive scientific community.