Global Youth Summit Against Violent Extremism

September 28, 2015 | The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC

On September 28, on the margins of the UN General Assembly and leading up to the September 29 Leaders’ Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism, the Counter Extremism Project, the Department of State, and Search for Common Ground, will cohost a one-day event—The Global Youth Summit Against Violent Extremism.  This youth summit will bring together approximately 300 stakeholders, including some 70 leading youth leaders and organizations from around the globe. 

Press Release: Global Summit in NYC to Launch Youth Driven Fight Against Extremism
Press Release: Microsoft Corp. & Facebook to Lead Tech Discussion at Global Youth Summit Against Violent Extremism

 

Event Agenda

  • 8:00 - 9:00: Coffee, Registration and Marketplace Opens 
  • 9:00 - 9:30: Welcome/Opening Remarks
  • 9:35 - 10:50: Roundtable Discussion: Challenges Youth Face in CVE 
  • 11:00 - 1:00: Breakout Sessions
  • 1:00 - 2:30: Lunch Buffet - Networking/Marketplace
  • 2:30 - 3:45: Showcase of Marketplace Concepts/Projects
  • 3:45 - 4:00: Coffee Break/Marketplace ends
  • 4:00 - 4:55: Plenary: Presentation of Youth Action Agenda 
  • 5:00 - 5:30: Summation/Look Ahead
  • 5:35 - 6:00: Concluding Remarks

Daily Dose

Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

Fact:

On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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