The event featured a lineup of inspiring speakers, including renowned actress and philanthropist Heart Evangelista, GPF Asia Pacific Regional President Ingill Ra, commercial pilot and AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan, and content creators Abi Marquez (also known as ‘Lumpia Queen’) and Lyqa Maravilla, an online educational influencer. Their powerful messages resonated with the young audience, igniting their passion for social change.
To further elevate the experience, the summit showcased exhilarating performances by the South Korea-based Filipino boyband HORI7ON, singer-songwriter Maki, and the National University (NU) Dance Company. These performances added a lively and energetic atmosphere to the event.
As a testament to the summit’s commitment to nurturing innovation, five young leaders received seed grants worth P250,000 in total to bring their sustainability projects to life. This initiative empowers the next generation to become catalysts for positive change.
The Global Youth Summit 2024 was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the young participants and inspiring them to become active agents of change. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, the summit’s focus on sustainability and youth empowerment is more crucial than ever.