2021 Virtual Skoll World Forum Highlights

Описание: The Skoll World Forum went virtual from April 13-15, 2021! This year’s program was a mix of plenaries, sessions, networking activities, and more. Catch up on highlights you may have missed here.

Our theme “Closing the Distance” examined local and global divides as we work together to build bridges. Together, we explored ways to close the distance between the world’s toughest challenges and the innovative solutions that aim to build a better future for all—while taking time to become closer with each other along the way.

The 2021 Forum was designed for everyone dedicated to social progress.

Featured speakers include:

Audrey Tang
Digital Minister, Taiwan

Donald Gips
Chief Executive Officer, Skoll Foundation

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former President of Liberia & Member, The Elders

Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico & Member, The Elders

Femi Oke
Journalist & Co-Founder, Moderate the Panel

Gloria Walton
President + CEO, The Solutions Project

Chef José Andrés
Chef + Founder, World Central Kitchen

Jess Search
CEO, Doc Society

Karen Attiah
Global Opinions Editor, The Washington Post

Lindsey Spindle
President, Jeff Skoll Group

Maria Ressa
Journalist and Co-founder, Rappler

Mark Ruffalo
Co-Founder, The Solutions Project

Rachel Martin
Host, Morning Edition and Up First, NPR

Stacey Abrams
Founder, Fair Fight Action and Fair Count

Plenary Performers:

House Gospel Choir

Liana Malva
Artist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, Nature Activist & Founder, GOTAS

Most of the 50+ sessions taking place during Forum week were curated in partnership with the social innovation community to reflect a range of voices and experiences and reinforce the core value of convenings—connection, provocation, and inspiration. The organizations who designed these sessions are excited to engage the Skoll network and foster meaningful connection.

Check out the videos of Skoll World Forum sessions here:
https://skoll.org/2021-skoll-world-fo...


Also Featuring:

Agnes Binagwaho
Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity

Ann Mei Chang
Author, Lean Impact, Individual

Cheryl Dorsey
President, Echoing Green

Gina McCarthy
National Climate Advisor, White House

Holly Gordon
Chief Impact Officer, Participant

Fred Swaniker
Founder & CEO, African Leadership Group

Mary Robinson
Chair of The Elders, The Elders

Pat Mitchell
Founder and President, Pat Mitchell Media

Wanjira Mathai
Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute

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