Moonshot Youth Innovation Summit

July 14, 8am - 4pm - Prague Castle, Rudolf Gallery
What if we get it right?
Local innovators and global thought leaders share a vision for the future, based on radical hope, expansive imagination, and purpose-driven action.

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Speakers

Sustainable change starts with courage, collaboration, and the voices of young people rising. Our speakers and panelists bring fresh ideas and fierce determination to tackle urgent global challenges.

Alex Braun

Managing Director, SKDK and Moonshot founding partner

Michael Smith

General Partner, Regeneration.VC

Yemi A.D.

Founder & CEO, Moonshot Platform

Jan Bednář

ShipMonk Founder & Moonshot Board Member

Matyas Bohacek

Student researcher at Stanford University

Ien Chi

Emmy-nominated filmmaker

Katrina Fotovat

Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State

Radhikaraje Gaekwad

VP Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya, Trustee Maharaja Fatesingh Museum

Yvonne Hao

Secretary of Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Ruben O. Hernandez

Deep Impact Investor and Philanthropist

Nike Irwin

Managing Director Civil Society Fellowship, The Aspen Institute

Tommy Loper

Vice President, Enterprise Development, The Aspen Institute

Sheila Lirio Marcelo

Co-Founder & CEO of Ohai.ai, Founder of Care.com

Ranji Nagaswami

Chief Executive / Investment Officer at leading global asset management firms

Dele Olojede

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Founder & Host at Africa in the World

Ondřej Šimetka

Member of the Senate of the Parliament, Head of OB-GYN dpt.

Michael Soenen

creator & lead producer of Nothing to See Here: Watts

Heather Sonn

Director, Gamiro Investment Group

Fred Swaniker

Founder & CEO, Sand Technologies

Chris Varelas

Founding Partner at Riverwood Capital, Moonshot Board Member

Program

From the environment to technology, peace-building to purpose-driven business, we’re exploring what it means to lead with hope and action. Get ready to dive into conversations that balance the urgency of today's global challenges with optimism.

Earth Reimagined - Radical Solution for Environment & Food

8:00 - 9:00

WELCOME & FREE MOVEMENT

9:00 - 9:15

EARTH 2050: A MOONSHOT VISION OF THE FUTURE

11:00 - 12:15

EARTH REIMAGINED RADICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & HEALTH

- Embodiment session with Johnny Venus
- Moonshots: Visions of Sustainability and Abundance
- Panel discussion with international advocates and innovatorschanging the sustainability landscapere Mindset Board of Česká spořitelna

Peace by Design

9:15 - 10:45

PEACE BY DESIGN: DEMOCRACY,
FREEDOM & PEACEMAKING

- Moonshots: Visions of a Freer, More Peaceful World
- Panel discussion on the state of democracy, featuring Pulitzer PrizeWinning Journalist Dele Olojede
- Small Group Council with Future Mindset Board of Česká spořitelna

Soul of the Machine

13:00 - 14:15

SOUL OF THE MACHINE: ETHICAL FRONTIERS IN AI & HUMANITY

- Moonshots: Visions of an Inclusive, Tech-Enabled Future
- Panel discussion on the promise and progress of AI with pioneersfrom business, art and research sectors
- Embodiment session with Johnny Venus

Beyond Profit

14:15 - 15:45

BEYOND PROFIT: PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCE

- Moonshots: Visions of the Future of Positive Finance
- Panel discussion with entrepreneurs and transformers in theworld of global finance
- Small Group Council with Future Mindset Board of Česká spořitelna

15:45 - 16:15

CLOSING AND CONNECTIONS

- Embodiment moment & Closing

8:00 - 9:00 | WELCOME & FREE MOVEMENT

9:00 - 9:15 | EARTH 2050: A MOONSHOT VISION OF THE FUTURE

9:15 - 10:50 | EARTH REIMAGINED: RADICAL SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & HEALTH

Moonshots: Young Leaders showcase their ventures
Panel discussion with international advocates and innovators changing the sustainability landscape
Small Group Council with Future Mindset Board of Česká spořitelna

11:10 - 12:25 | OPPORTUNITY ENGINE: AI FROM CODE TO CARE

Embodiment session with Johnny Venus
Moonshots: Young Leaders showcase their ventures

Panel discussion on the promise and progress of AI with pioneers from business, art and research sectors

13:10 - 14:40 | PEACE BY DESIGN: DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM AND PEACEMAKING

Moonshots: Young Leaders showcase their ventures

Panel discussion on the state of democracy, featuring Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Dele Olojede

Small Group Council with Future Mindset Board of Česká spořitelna

15:00 - 16:30 | BEYOND PROFIT: PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & FINANCE

Embodiment session with Johnny Venus
Moonshots: Young Leaders showcase their ventures

Panel discussion with entrepreneurs and transformers in the World of global finance

16:30 - 16:45 | MOONSHOT SEND-OFF

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Attendance at the Moonshot Youth Innovation Summit is currently by invitation only.
Portions of the event will be streamed online.

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Our Sponsors

Moonshot's sponsors are ready to build a better future by putting young people at the center of the discussion. We a grateful to all of our sponsors, partners, patrons and supporters, for their enthusiasm for our mission and their ongoing support for our work.

The event is held under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.