The Humanity Summit is an upcoming series of conferences focused on Dignity, Equality, and Freedom. Spanning multiple locations - UALG, Museu da Electricidade, Maat, Padrão dos Descobrimentos and Culturgest in Portugal from September 19th to 22nd, this summit aims to unite diverse individuals, including activists, government representatives, human rights champions, influential innovators, socially responsible investors, corporate leaders, and more. The goal is to amplify underrepresented voices, strategise, and execute urgent solutions for a better world.
The Humanity Summit provides a platform for discussing critical global challenges, fostering cross-cultural understanding, encouraging philanthropy and social responsibility, and advocating for financial inclusion through expert-led discussions and proposed solutions. It will explore the potential benefits and risks of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics, while promoting philanthropy and social responsibility.
The Humanity Summit has established strategic partnerships with renowned national and international institutions, strengthening its global network of collaboration. Among the national partners, Casa do Impacto, Forbes Portugal, University of Algarve, EDP Foundation, Culturgest, Afrolink, RTP, Faro City Council, among others, stand out. In addition, the event has international partnerships with esteemed institutions such as the Portuguese Catholic University (UCOP), London School of Economics (LSE), the Imperial College London, Google, XPrize Foundation, Brune Magazine, and Trace TV, among others. These partnerships enrich the scope and diversity of the discussions and contribute to the realization of a truly global and impactful event.
The Humanity Summit is honored to have the participation of inspiring and influential figures from various fields. Among the distinguished participants are Syiabulela Mandela, activist and grandson of Nelson Mandela, the Minister of Human Rights of Brazil, Silvio Almeida, former President of Ghana, John Mahama, former Minister of Culture, Graça Fonseca, renowned singer and activist Selma Uamusse, N’Gunu Tiny, CEO of Emerald Group, actress and producer Silvia Rizzo, economist and politician Francisco Louçã, XPrize Director Damon Woods, Vice President of UCOP Paul Williams, Nana-Ama Danquah, Manuela Doutel Haghighi, Global Customer Success Account Director at Microsoft, Rogério Bacalhau, President of the Faro City Council, Karina de Carvalho, Director of Transparency and Integrity. The presence of these leaders and agents of change will bring valuable perspectives and enrich the dialogues and debates during and beyond the event.
The Film Festival, a part of the summit, will showcase and celebrate films from underrepresented communities, giving filmmakers an opportunity to express their creativity and contribute to the discourse on humanity. The festival will feature film screenings, panel discussions and workshops.
By recognising the importance of entrepreneurship and social impact businesses, the summit will support underrepresented impact entrepreneurs by providing resources, capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The aim is to break down barriers and create a more inclusive social impact ecosystem. Promoting diversity and inclusion across all sectors is crucial. Therefore, the event will discuss strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion in workplaces, schools, and organizations.
About the Humanity Summit: The Humanity Summit 2023 is a unique opportunity to unite global pacemakers, inspire collaboration, and drive meaningful change for a more just and equitable world. Through its various programs and events, social challenges can be addressed, change can be inspired, and underrepresented communities can be empowered.
"In the journey towards a better world, unity and compassion are the guiding forces that will uplift humanity." - Myriam Taylor
For more information, please visit www.humanity-summit.com.