From Conflict to Co-Creation: Youth Leading the Future of Peace

What does peace mean in the 21st century—and how can young people help shape it? This panel discussion will bring together youth leaders, peace practitioners, artists, and health innovators to explore how creativity, technology, and cross-sector collaboration are redefining peacebuilding today.
Speakers will share concrete examples of how emerging generations are addressing the root causes of conflict—whether social, economic, environmental, or health-related—while also using the arts to spark empathy and mobilize action. From grassroots initiatives to global platforms, we will examine how youth-led projects are scaling their impact and influencing policy.
The conversation will highlight the role of partnerships—across governments, NGOs, startups, and cultural movements—in advancing peace, health, and justice. Participants will leave with fresh insights into how innovation and creativity can transform peacebuilding, and with a deeper understanding of the power of youth to drive systemic change.