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Spring 2025

From Ideas to Impact: A Student Showcase on UN Goals

πŸ“…April 19 & 20, 2025

πŸ•—7am PST / 10am EST / 10pm China Time

πŸ“Zoom

Join us for a transformative 2-day virtual event showcasing groundbreaking student innovation and research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals!

Unlock the Future: Witness Student-Led Solutions to Global Challenges

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you believe in the power of youth to drive meaningful change? Then you won't want to miss "From Ideas to Impact: A Student Showcase on UN Goals."

This unique virtual event brings together visionary students, esteemed UN experts, and forward-thinking individuals to explore innovative solutions to pressing global issues. Over two dynamic days, you'll:

  • Be Inspired: Witness captivating presentations and case studies from students tackling critical UN goals, from climate action to food security.
  • Gain Expert Insights: Hear from renowned UN experts like Tommaso Paiar and Advit Nath, who bring decades of experience in global strategy and impact.
  • Discover Cutting-Edge Research: Explore in-depth research papers on topics like climate change education and financial literacy, presented by the next generation of thought leaders.
  • Celebrate Innovation: Be part of the excitement as we announce the winners of the IdeAction Global Pitch Competition and award funding from the LIL Venture Fund.
  • Connect and Engage: Network with like-minded individuals and be part of a community dedicated to creating positive change.

*The Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration*

 

Meet Our Esteemed Experts:

  • Tommaso Paiar: Advisor at Catalyst Advisory, with 20 years of experience in UN, change management, and strategy consulting.
  • Advit Nath: Senior Investment Advisor at Catalyst Advisory, with over 25 years of global experience, including significant work within the United Nations.
  • Jiaqi Chen: Co-Founder & Associate Director at Catalyst Next.

Day 1: Viewing Innovation Through the UN Lens

  • Kick off with the official launch of the Leadership & Innovation Lab’s partnership with Catalyst Next.
  • Hear a compelling keynote speech from UN expert Tommaso Paiar.
  • Dive into student-led initiatives, including:
    • Franklin Zhang's "30 Day Challenge"
    • Alicia Li's "Food For Thought?" addressing food waste with AI
    • Ciana Tzuo's "Tact&Tech" exploring innovative problem-solving.
  • Engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion with Tommaso Paiar and Advit Nath.

Day 2: Exploring Research Inspired by UN Goals

  • Discover groundbreaking research on critical topics:
    • Connor Marshall on "Climate Change Education"
    • Jack Andreuccetti on "The Determinants of Financial Literacy Programs in the US"
    • Ninad Hosanagar on "UN Sustainable Development Goals: Exploring Sustainability in Relation to Climate and Health"
  • Witness the excitement of the LIL Venture Fund as we announce the winners of the IdeAction Global Pitch Competition.

Organized by:

Maya Gobert, Director of Innovation, Scholar Launch

Avi-Yona Israel, Instructor, Leadership & Innovation Lab