GIYLS Virtual 2020

Sep 5, 1:00AM to Sep 7, 5:30PM UTC

Schedule

September 5, 2020 1:00am 1:00AM– 2:30AM · Stage

Welcome to GIYLS Virtual 2020! Join the kick off event!

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September 5, 2020 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:10PM · Stage

Day 1: Welcome!

Join us on the main stage - WE ARE HYPED!

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September 5, 2020 1:15pm 1:15PM– 1:50PM · Sessions

Keynote: Own your Future!

This keynote is brought to you by Roy Kim! Roy is the founder and a consultant at RTK & Co! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 1:15pm 1:15PM– 1:50PM · Sessions

Keynote: FocuSStem NextGen: Pivoting Towards Success

This keynote is brought to you by Katherine Heath! Katherine is the founder of FocuSStem NextGen and a 2020 GTL! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 1:55pm 1:55PM– 2:30PM · Networking

Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 5, 2020 1:55pm 1:55PM– 2:30PM · Sessions

Keynote: Finding Your "Why!"

This keynote is brought to you by Casey Sherman! Casey is the co-president and co-founder of Empower the People and 2020 GTL! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 2:30pm 2:30PM– 2:45PM · Networking

Break OR Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 5, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:20PM · Sessions

Keynote: Founder of Renotify

This keynote is brought to you by Doreen Michael! Doreen is a changemaker, tech-enthusiast, and social-entrepreneurship mentor! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:20PM · Sessions

Keynote: Heal. Grow. Lead - Success In The Face Of Mess!

This keynote is brought to you by Brooks Griffin! Brooks is the co-founder/president of The INSPIRED Network, youth organizer, and speaker!

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September 5, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

Panel: Has Veganism Gone Mainstream?

Learn from amazing individuals: Joy and Taran with amazing moderators Nkemdi and Alex! Join the discussion about everything vegan!

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September 5, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:00PM · Sessions

Panel: How can you kick-start yourself and take ACTION?

Learn from amazing individuals: Brooks, Brian, Lerai, and amazing moderator Rachel! See how others are turning their ideas into action!

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September 5, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Keynote: Dear Stranger: A Journey of Youth Mental Health

This keynote is brought to you by Diana Chao! Diana is the founder & executive director of Letters to Strangers! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Keynote: Navigating the Innovation and Changemaking Spheres as a BIPOC Woman in Stem

This keynote is brought to you by Arunima (Rooney) Sen! Arunima is an innovator, technologist, and designer! Join us!

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September 5, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Day 1: Closing!

Join us on the main stage - HOW WAS DAY 1?!

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September 6, 2020 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:15PM · Stage

Day 2: Welcome!

Join us on the main stage - WE ARE HYPED!

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September 6, 2020 1:15pm 1:15PM– 1:50PM · Sessions

Keynote Discussion: Life Is Disappointing and Other Inspiring Thoughts

This keynote discussion is brought to you by Matt Bellace! Matt is a clinical neuropsychologist and stand-up comedian! Join us!

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September 6, 2020 1:55pm 1:55PM– 2:30PM · Sessions

Keynote: Exploring New Heights!

This keynote is brought to you by Justin Hu - president and founder of ABLE Kung Fu, 2020 GTL and Coco-Cola Scholar, and researcher! Join!

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September 6, 2020 1:55pm 1:55PM– 2:30PM · Sessions

Keynote: No Holding Back!

This keynote is brought to you by Nikolas Hughey! Nikolas is the CEO of DreemChasers! Join us!

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September 6, 2020 2:30pm 2:30PM– 2:45PM · Networking

Break OR Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 6, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:20PM · Sessions

Panel: Why are mental health needs being overlooked?

Learn from amazing individuals: Benjamin and Nandini with amazing moderator Manogna! Join the discussion about mental health!

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September 6, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:20PM · Sessions

Panel: Is planet Earth DOOMED?!

Learn from amazing individuals: Sara, Jacob, and Megan with amazing moderator Shraddha! Join the discussion about how all of us can help!

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September 6, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:00PM · Networking

Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 6, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Keynote: Turning Inspiration Into Action!

This keynote is brought to you by Audrey Pe! Audrey is the founder + executive director of WiTech and a freshman at Stanford! Join us!

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September 6, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Keynote: Taking Piano to the Next Step

This keynote is brought to you by Kristen Adams! Kristen is the founder and CEO of Music Generation! Join us!

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September 6, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Day 2: Closing!

Join us on the main stage - HOW WAS DAY 2?!

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September 7, 2020 1:00pm 1:00PM– 1:15PM · Stage

Day 3: Welcome!

Join us on the main stage - WE ARE HYPED!

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September 7, 2020 1:15pm 1:15PM– 1:50PM · Sessions

Mindfulness Monday Yoga Focus Workshop by Kelly Raben

Kelly Raben a Yogi & ever-evolving human at the intersection of education & politics. Join us and work on your well being!

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September 7, 2020 1:55pm 1:55PM– 2:30PM · Stage

Activity Break!

Join us on the main stage - it's been great the last few days! Let's enjoy some more time together!

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September 7, 2020 2:30pm 2:30PM– 2:45PM · Networking

Break OR Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 7, 2020 2:45pm 2:45PM– 3:20PM · Sessions

Keynote: Be the CEO of your Life!

This keynote is brought to you by Dylan Gambardella! Dylan is the co-founder and co-CEO of Next Gen HQ. Join us!

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September 7, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:00PM · Expo

Expo Focus!

Direct yourself to the expo area and meet our amazing partners!

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September 7, 2020 3:25pm 3:25PM– 4:00PM · Networking

Networking Focus!

Direct yourself to the networking area and meet new people! Networking is always open but at this time there will be a larger amount of individuals networking.

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September 7, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Keynote: Believing in your own capacity to make a difference!

This keynote is brought to you by Alexandra Otubanjo! Alexandra is a programmes fellow at One Young World and youth mentorship advocate. Join us!

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September 7, 2020 4:05pm 4:05PM– 4:40PM · Sessions

Mindfulness Monday Meditation Focus Workshop by Kelly Raben

Kelly Raben a Yogi & ever-evolving human at the intersection of education & politics. Join us and clear your mind!

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September 7, 2020 4:40pm 4:40PM– 5:00PM · Stage

Day 3: Final Closing!

Join us on the main stage - HOW WAS THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE?!

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Speakers

Dylan Gambardella

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Next Gen HQ

Matt Bellace

Clinical Neuropsychologist and Stand-Up Comedian

Sara Miltenberger

Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Climate Speaker

Casey Sherman

Co-President and Co-Founder of Empower the People, 2020 Global Teen Leader

Megan Chen

Founder and Executive Director of The Urban Garden Initiative, Author, Activist

Nandini Sangal

Junior at high school, Essential C.A.R.E Frisco President, Ambassador for Art Shine Foundation

P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita

Postdoctoral Associate, Respiratory Infection Transmission Researcher (COVID-19, Influenza), Planetary Health Advocate

Nkemdi Obiamalu

Founder/CEO of Operation CEOs

Alexandria Kim

Founder/CEO of Operation CEOs

Lerai Rakoditsoe

Creative Entrepreneur, Social Changemaker.

Taran Anantasagar

Ethical Vegan, Animal Rights Activist

Brian Ondrako

Author, Coach, Podcast Host

Joy Dixon (she/her)

Founder, OrderUpVegan; Wellness Consultant

Benjamin McAfee

CEO, McAdemic Coaching, Mental Health Advocate, International Speaker

Kelly Raben

Yogi & Ever-Evolving Human at the Intersection of Education & Politics

Brooks Griffin

Co-Founder and President of The INSPIRED Network, Youth Organizer, Motivational Speaker

Rooney Sen

Innovator, Technologist, and Designer

Audrey Pe

Founder + Executive Director of WiTech and Incoming Freshman at Stanford University

Kristen Adams

Founder and CEO of Music Generation

Katie Heath

Founder of FocuSStem NextGen, 2020 Global Teen Leader

Nikolas Hughey

CEO of DreemChasers

Alex Otubanjo

Programmes Fellow at One Young World and Youth Mentorship Advocate

Justin Hu (he.him)

President and Founder of ABLE Kung Fu, 2020 GTL and Coco-Cola Scholar, and Researcher

Reeny Mike

Changemaker, Tech-Enthusiast, and Social-Entrepreneurship Mentor

Victor Ye

Social Entrepreneur and Founder of InnovaYouth

Diana Chao

Founder & Executive Director of Letters to Strangers

Roy Kim

Founder and Consultant at RTK & Co.

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