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Youth 4 Sustainability (Hub and Forum)
- 14 - 16 Jan
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC)
Details
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) is a Masdar global initiative that empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders. Through its programs and global outreach activities, Y4S is actively investing in and supporting the development of young people around the world, teaching them the skills needed for the sustainability jobs of the future.
Every year, Y4S hosts the Youth Hub at ADSW, bringing together more than 3,500 young people from around the world. It includes a 3-day youth forum that actively engages young people in a series of discussions, climate talks, debates and dialogues to empower young people to act, innovate and lead positive impact.
Generation Now Building the Future
The Y4S Forum will focus on youth collaboration, STEM skills in sustainability, community engagement and international advocacy. The goal is to empower young people economically and involve them in developing meaningful climate solutions. Inspired by the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and National Youth Agenda 2031, the Y4S Hub at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 aims to connect young voices globally with governments, organizations and civil society to drive innovation for a sustainable future.
Event Video
H.E. Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister of Finland
H.E. Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia
H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan
President of the Republic of Seychelles
Mohammed AlBlooshi
Computer, Security and Forensics & UAE Musician
H.E. Sarah Al Amiri
UAE Minister of Education
H.E. Aisha Miran
Director General, Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Valerie Hawley
Executive Director, Sorbonne Center of Artificial Intelligence, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Dr. Ramzi Ben Ouaghrem
Director of Industry and AI Innovation & Vice President of the Research Office, MBZUAI
Dr. Abdulla Al Shimmari
Executive Director, National Workforce Enablement Sector, Department of Government Enablement (DGE)
Mr. Rizwan Razaq
CTO, Huawei
Pierre Abboud
Artist & Designer
Jim Pagano
Chief Executive Officer, Terra-Gen
Jay Sadiq
Founder & CEO, FortyGuard
Hesham Yehia
Sustainability Director, Fertiglobe
Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou
VP ESG and Sustainability, EMSTEEL
Cintia Kulzer Sacilotto
Assistant Professor, UAE University & Steering Committee Member, Climate Governance Initiative, UAE Chapter
Yasin Kasirga
Decarbonization Leader – Middle East & Africa, GE Gas Power - Carbon Solutions, GE Vernova
Omar Al Busaidy
President, Future Pipe Industries in UAE and Oman Confirmed
Ali Humaid Alloghani
Young Emirati Inventor, Doctor Robot & Sustainability Ambassador, Y4S
H.E. Dr. Alanoud Abdullah Al Haj
Assistant Undersecretary for Green Development and Climate Change Sector, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan
Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council & Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy
H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany
The Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA
Dr. Abdulla Malek
Energy Transition Director, COP28 UAE
Dr. Khalifa Al Hosani
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, Khalifa University
Moustafa Bayoumi
Research Fellow, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Domitila Barros
Sustainability Influencer of the Year 2023, Cannes Festival & Author, "Rebel Dreamer”
Abeer Al Amiri
Head of Partnerships and Programs, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke
Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
Ashwin Joshi
Director, startAD, New York University Abu Dhabi
Medea Nocentini
Founder, C3 - Companies Creating Change
Mona AlHashmi
Cross-Border Manager, Hub71
Sophia Nadur
Managing Director AsPAC & MENA – bp Ventures & Catalyst Investment Committee Chairperson
David Ramos
Senior Manager, Sustainability - MENAT, HSBC
Faisal AlShimmari
Executive Vice President, Head of ESG, Mashreq Bank
Jose Pastor
Senior Product Manager, AI for Sustainability, Siemens & IRENA Youth Delegate
Jackline Wambua
Senior, Stanford University & Youth Ambassador, Zayed Sustainability Prize
Ahmad Al Ghardaqa
President, Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC)
Frank Clary
Vice President, Sustainability, Agility
Rawdha Almeraikhi
Director of Outreach, MBZUAI
Sara BaChar
Senior Specialist, Policies & Strategies, People of Determination, Families & Community Division, UAE Department of Community Development
Iman Ustadi
Deputy Chief Negotiator, COP28 UAE
Eng. Aysha Mohammad AlRemeithi
DEWA Youth Council President and Deputy Manager – Smart Grid PMO
Lana Abuqulbain
Technical Engineer, Emirates Green Building Council & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Maicol Pizzicotti Busilacchi
Board Member, Italian National Youth Council
Shaikha Alremeithi
IRENA Youth Delegate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Maryam Al Moosawi
Manager, Regional Sustainability HSBC & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Mustafa Abd Ellatif
Co-founder & CEO, Eyouth
Hala AlHashmi
Product Owner, Industry 4.0, EGA
Swethal Kumar
Managing Director, The Catalyst
Ayesha AlAteeqi
Executive Director, Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative
Filip Novakovic
UN Advisor for Sustainable Finance & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Fatema Al Marzouqi
Director, Portfolio Emiratization, Mubadala
Karla Ximena Girón Arias
Performance and Improvement Management Engineer, L'Oréal & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Geigy Mathews
Global Director - Partnerships, Enviu
Marina Markarian
MSc Business Analytics Student, American University of Beirut-Mediterraneo & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Mariam Musallam AlQubaisi
Director of International Relations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in UAE
Eisa Alhabib
Influencer & Supervising Producer and Host, BusiNext Media
Tatiana Antonelli
Founder & Managing Director, Goumbook
Malak Abdullah
Analyst - Responsible Investing, Mubadala, COP28 Youth Climate Delegate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Omar Aldhuhoori
Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Zein Altawil
Founder & CEO, Yello Sustainable Clothing & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Shaima Gargash
Director of Energy & Sustainability, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Andrew Walker
Chief Commercial Officer, Evove
Qais Alsuwaidi
Vice President, Innovation and R&D, TAQA
Maitha Ahmed Al Hallami
Water Distribution & Supply Senior Engineer, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy
Yevheniia Kryklyvets
MSc Student in Computer Vision, MBZUAI & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Pedro Sereno
Energy Transition Funding Expert & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Manar Salem
Program Coordinator & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Lateefa Alnoaimi
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineer & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Marcellin Jerome
Chemical Engineering Graduate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Ahmed Baja
Community Outreach and Experience, Stratecis & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Latefa Al Mansoori
Chairperson of AlDhafra Youth Council & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
MC Note
14 JAN 12:55 PM - 01:00 PM GST
Opening Remarks
14 JAN 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM GST
Speaker
H.E. Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister of Finland
In Conversation with H.E. Anwar Ibrahim
14 JAN 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM GST
Speaker
H.E. Anwar Ibrahim
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Moderator
Latefa Al Mansoori
Chairperson of AlDhafra Youth Council & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Keynote Address
14 JAN 02:40 PM - 02:50 PM GST
Speaker
H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan
President of the Republic of Seychelles
MC Note
15 JAN 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM GST
National Anthem
15 JAN 10:05 AM - 10:10 AM GST
Speaker
Mohammed AlBlooshi
Computer, Security and Forensics & UAE Musician
Keynote | Youth at the Core of Education 4.0
15 JAN 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM GST
Speaker
H.E. Sarah Al Amiri
UAE Minister of Education
Keynote | Empowering Youth through Education and Innovation
15 JAN 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM GST
Speaker
H.E. Aisha Miran
Director General, Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Panel Discussion | Closing the Gap Between Education and Market Readiness
15 JAN 10:55 AM - 11:15 AM GST
Speaker
Valerie Hawley
Executive Director, Sorbonne Center of Artificial Intelligence, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Speaker
Dr. Ramzi Ben Ouaghrem
Director of Industry and AI Innovation & Vice President of the Research Office, MBZUAI
Speaker
Dr. Abdulla Al Shimmari
Executive Director, National Workforce Enablement Sector, Department of Government Enablement (DGE)
Speaker
Mr. Rizwan Razaq
Chief Technology Officer, Huawei
Moderator
Yevheniia Kryklyvets
MSc Student in Computer Vision, MBZUAI & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Networking Break
15 JAN 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM GST
Sustainability Art Show
15 JAN 11:35 AM - 11:45 AM GST
Speaker
Pierre Abboud
Artist & Designer
Keynote | Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Energy Future
15 JAN 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM GST
Keynote | Renewable Energy's Role in Shaping the Future
15 JAN 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM GST
Speaker
Jim Pagano
Chief Executive Officer, Terra-Gen
Networking Break
15 JAN 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM GST
Panel Discussion | Driving Innovation for Sustainable Change
15 JAN 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM GST
Speaker
Jay Sadiq
Founder & CEO, FortyGuard
Speaker
Hesham Yehia
Sustainability Director, Fertiglobe
Speaker
Dr. Dimitrios Dimitriou
VP ESG and Sustainability, EMSTEEL
Moderator
Pedro Sereno
Energy Transition Funding Expert & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | From Ideas to Impact: Uniting for Climate Innovation
15 JAN 12:50 PM - 01:10 PM GST
Speaker
Cintia Kulzer Sacilotto
Assistant Professor, UAE University & Steering Committee Member, Climate Governance Initiative, UAE Chapter
Speaker
Yasin Kasirga
Decarbonization Leader – Middle East & Africa, GE Gas Power - Carbon Solutions, GE Vernova
Speaker
Omar Al Busaidy
President, Future Pipe Industries in UAE and Oman Confirmed
Moderator
Marcellin Jerome
Chemical Engineering Graduate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Networking Break
15 JAN 01:10 PM - 01:20 PM GST
Open Mic | A Youth Vision for Change
15 JAN 01:20 PM - 01:25 PM GST
Speaker
Ali Humaid Alloghani
Young Emirati Inventor, Doctor Robot & Sustainability Ambassador, Y4S
Keynote | Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship
15 JAN 01:25 PM - 01:35 PM GST
Speaker
Domitila Barros
Sustainability Influencer of the Year 2023, Cannes Festival & Author, "Rebel Dreamer”
Panel Discussion | Harnessing Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth
15 JAN 01:35 PM - 01:50 PM GST
Speaker
Abeer Al Amiri
Head of Partnerships and Programs, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
Speaker
Geigy Mathews
Global Director - Partnerships, Enviu
Moderator
Zein Altawil
Founder & CEO, Yello Sustainable Clothing & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | Youth Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Tomorrow
15 JAN 01:50 PM - 02:10 PM GST
Speaker
Ashwin Joshi
Director, startAD, New York University Abu Dhabi
Speaker
Medea Nocentini
Founder, C3 - Companies Creating Change
Speaker
Mona AlHashmi
Cross-Border Manager, Hub71
Speaker
Swethal Kumar
Managing Director, The Catalyst
Moderator
Lateefa Alnoaimi
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineer & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | Unlocking Climate Finance for Youth-Driven Innovation
15 JAN 02:10 PM - 02:25 PM GST
Speaker
David Ramos
Senior Manager, Sustainability - MENAT, HSBC
Speaker
Faisal AlShimmari
Executive Vice President, Head of ESG, Mashreq Bank
Moderator
Omar Aldhuhoori
Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Networking Break
15 JAN 02:25 PM - 03:30 PM GST
Youth Debate | AI, Climate and Future Workforce: Bridging Opportunity or Deepening Divide?
15 JAN 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM GST
Proposition Team
Yevheniia Kryklyvets
MSc Student in Computer Vision, MBZUAI & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Proposition Team
Pedro Sereno
Energy Transition Funding Expert & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Proposition Team
Manar Salem
Program Coordinator & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Opposition Team
Jose Pastor
Senior Product Manager, AI for Sustainability, Siemens & IRENA Youth Delegate
Opposition Team
Jackline Wambua
Senior, Stanford University & Youth Ambassador, Zayed Sustainability Prize
Opposition Team
William Knape Moreno
Scientist & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Moderator
Rawdha Almeraikhi
Director of Outreach, MBZUAI
MC Note
16 JAN 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM GST
Fireside Chat | Fostering STEM Skills for the Global South
16 JAN 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM GST
Speaker
H.E. Dr. Alanoud Abdullah Al Haj
Assistant Undersecretary for Green Development and Climate Change Sector, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Moderator
Shaikha Alremeithi
IRENA Youth Delegate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | Policy as a Catalyst: Shaping Future-Ready Talent
16 JAN 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM GST
Speaker
Ahmad Al Ghardaqa
President, Arab Youth Council for Climate Change (AYCCC)
Speaker
Frank Clary
Vice President, Sustainability, Agility
Speaker
Sara BaChar
Senior Specialist, Policies & Strategies, People of Determination, Families & Community Division, UAE Department of Community Development
Speaker
Eng. Aysha Mohammad AlRemeithi
DEWA Youth Council President and Deputy Manager – Smart Grid PMO
Moderator
Filip Novakovic
UN Advisor for Sustainable Finance & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | Cultivating an Inclusive and Transdisciplinary Workforce
16 JAN 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM GST
Speaker
Lana Abuqulbain
Technical Engineer, Emirates Green Building Council & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Speaker
Mustafa Abd Ellatif
Co-founder & CEO, Eyouth
Speaker
Hala AlHashmi
Product Owner, Industry 4.0, EGA
Speaker
Fatema Al Marzouqi
Director, Portfolio Emiratization, Mubadala
Moderator
Karla Ximena Girón Arias
Performance and Improvement Management Engineer, L'Oréal & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Networking Break
16 JAN 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM GST
Music & Poetry Show | Music as a Bridge for Global Collaboration
16 JAN 11:35 AM - 11:45 AM GST
Speaker
Lateefa Alnoaimi
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineer & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Speaker
Marcellin Jerome
Chemical Engineering Graduate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Speaker
Ahmed Baja
Community Outreach and Experience, Stratecis & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Speaker
Yevheniia Kryklyvets
MSc Student in Computer Vision, MBZUAI & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Speaker
Marina Markarian
MSc Business Analytics Student, American University of Beirut-Mediterraneo & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Fireside Chat | From an Advocate to a Climate Negotiator
16 JAN 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM GST
Speaker
Iman Ustadi
Deputy Chief Negotiator, COP28 UAE
Moderator
Maryam Al Moosawi
Manager, Regional Sustainability HSBC & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Fireside Chat | Youth Leading Global Collaboration for Sustainability
16 JAN 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM GST
Speaker
H.E. Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany
The Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA
Moderator
Reem Almansoori
Political Economy Researcher & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Networking Break
16 JAN 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM GST
Keynote | Bridging Cultures Through Digital Storytelling
16 JAN 12:30 PM - 12:40 PM GST
Speaker
Eisa Alhabib
Influencer & Supervising Producer and Host, BusiNext Media
Panel Discussion | Youth Leadership in Global Climate Policy
16 JAN 12:45 PM - 01:05 PM GST
Speaker
Moustafa Bayoumi
Research Fellow, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Speaker
Tatiana Antonelli
Founder & Managing Director, Goumbook
Speaker
Rami Shishan
Regional Head of Partnership, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Speaker
Maicol Pizzicotti Busilacchi
Board Member, Italian National Youth Council
Moderator
Malak Abdullah
Analyst - Responsible Investing, Mubadala, COP28 Youth Climate Delegate & Future Sustainability Leader, Y4S
Panel Discussion | Cross-Cultural Competence in Global Negotiations
16 JAN 01:10 PM - 01:30 PM GST
Speaker
Dr. Abdulla Malek
Energy Transition Director, COP28 UAE
Speaker
Shaima Gargash
Director of Energy & Sustainability, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Moderator
Mariam Musallam AlQubaisi
Director of International Relations, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in UAE
Closing Remarks: Generation Now - Building the Future
16 JAN 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM GST
Speaker
Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke
Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Government of St Kitts and Nevis
Networking Break
16 JAN 01:40 PM - 02:30 PM GST
I4C Final Pitch Day | Reimagining Access to Water in Arid Regions through Sustainable Desalination Systems
16 JAN 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM GST
Jury Panel
Andrew Walker
Chief Commercial Officer, Evove
Jury Panel
Cintia Kulzer Sacilotto
Assistant Professor, UAE University & Steering Committee Member, Climate Governance Initiative, UAE Chapter
Jury Panel
Dr. Khalifa Al Hosani
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, Khalifa University
Jury Panel
Mona AlHashmi
Cross-Border Manager, Hub71
Jury Panel
Qais Alsuwaidi
Vice President, Innovation and R&D, TAQA
Jury Panel
Maitha Ahmed Al Hallami
Water Distribution & Supply Senior Engineer, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy
Jury Panel
Ayesha AlAteeqi
Executive Director, Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative
Jury Panel
Sophia Nadur
Managing Director AsPAC & MENA – bp Ventures & Catalyst Investment Committee Chairperson
Partners Appreciation Ceremony
16 JAN 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM GST