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Opening Remarks from the Master of Ceremonies: Laura Evans Manatos

Speaker:

Laura Evans Manatos, President & CEO, Laura Evans Media

“I left my job about eight years ago because I was tired of talking about problems and wanted to focus on solutions—how are we solving some of the world's biggest problems and to elevate the voices and the work of the people who are doing that work: changemakers, disruptors, social impact organizations.” Laura Evans Manatos

Key takeaways:

  • Engagement through interactive polling: Attendees were encouraged to actively participate using the Pigeonhole platform. This interactive approach aims to ensure audience voices are heard and contribute to the discussions. 
  • Focus on solutions over problems: Laura Evans Manatos emphasized the importance of shifting from merely discussing problems to focusing on actionable solutions, elevating the work of changemakers and disruptors tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. 
  • Diverse and critical topics addressed: The day’s agenda included meaningful conversations on a range of topics such as the Venezuelan crisis, migration, health systems, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the summit’s comprehensive approach to global issues. 
  • Collective action and participation encouraged: There was a strong emphasis on the collective action of attendees, with an invitation to engage fully in the sessions and remain present throughout the day to activate critical discussions. 

Action items:

  • Participate in interactive platforms: Engage with tools like Pigeonhole using the passcode C2024 to contribute your insights and influence discussions in real-time. 
  • Adopt a solution-oriented mindset: Shift focus from identifying problems to creating and supporting solutions, amplifying the efforts of social impact organizations and individuals driving change. 
  • Stay engaged with critical global topics: Allocate time to understand and participate in discussions on pressing issues such as migration crises, health systems, and technological advancements to foster a well-rounded perspective. 
  • Commit to collective action: Recognize the importance of your voice and participation in collective efforts to address global challenges, and stay for the full duration of discussions when possible to maximize impact. 

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