The One Young World Bath (OYWB) forum returns, hosting a range of discussions with leaders looking to accelerate progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
By bringing together young like-minded people to exchange ideas and explore critical global challenges, we hope to empower young people to make a tangible impact on the world.
OYWB 2025 themes and confirmed speakers
The 2025 forum will host inspirational speakers* and interactive workshops related to the below themes. In addition to these sessions, you'll be able to enjoy a complimentary lunch and networking opportunities throughout the day.
The refugee crisis
Examining the challenges faced by displaced populations and ways to foster global solidarity.
- Raj Burman (Keynote Speaker): Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Student Action for Refugees
- Rebecca Rowney (Session Chair): BSc (Hons) International Development with Economics student at University of Bath
- Rossana Leal (Panellist): CEO, The Refugee Buddy Project Hastings, Rother & Wealden
- Dr Katharina Lenner (Panellist): Lecturer in Social and Policy Science, University of Bath
- Abdullah Rafiq (Panellist): Humanitarian, Security and Conflict Analyst and One Young World Ambassador
Violence against women and girls
Strategies to combat this pervasive issue and advance gender equality worldwide.
- David Challen (Keynote Speaker): Domestic Abuse Campaigner and Writer
- E-J Roodt (Panellist): CEO and Co-Founder of Epower - a personal safety app which is designed to protect women
- Peter Clarke (Panellist): Passionate about creating sustainable changes, Business Development Manager at FearFree
- Neisha Hussain (Panellist): Advisor at Mission 44 and Plan International UK
Artificial intelligence
Exploring AI’s transformative potential and addressing its implications for society and the planet.
- Catriona Gray (Panellist): political sociologist specialising in AI ethics and governance, and Lecturer at the University of Bath
- Miles Pemberton (Session Chair): Computer Science PhD student at University of Bath and One Young World Ambassador
- Adam Mackay (Panellist): Head of AI Research and QA Systems
- Angelika Sharygina (Keynote Speaker): Policy Advisor, AI Researcher, Educator, and Founder in AI and Information Integrity
- Ethan Waisberg (Panellist): Academic Foundation Doctor, University of Cambridge
* These are the currently confirmed speakers for the Forum. We will add more details to this page as we confirm additional speakers.