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Learning Planet Institute, supported by United Nations University and UNESCO, invites you to the official launch of the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2025–26 (LPYDC).
The LPYDC invites youth aged 15–26 to pitch their bold educational projects for real-world impact. Collaborating with the leaders of tomorrow, it is a launchpad for youth-led innovative learning.
Organized by Learning Planet Institute, United Nations University, UNESCO
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Event Description
Young leaders will be centre-stage : past YDC participants will share how they created and delivered their innovative and impactful projects, followed by a brilliant line-up of speakers, as we explore together how to best design the future of learning with youth.
Speakers include:
• Sheraya Amarasekara, LPYDC 2024-25 Finalist
• Faith Abiodun, Executive Director, UWC International UWC
• Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO
• Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder, Teach for All
• Christina McElwaine, Chief Operations Officer, United Nations University CPR
• Azucena Sandoval, LPYDC 2024-25 Finalist
• Ayaan Seshadri, LPYDC 2024-25 Prize Winner
• François Taddei, Founder and President, Learning Planet Institute