The annual 1M1B Activate Impact Summit
The annual 1M1B Activate Impact Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York is a celebration of corporations, policy makers and young changemakers acting on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the aim to inspire more. The focus of the event is to showcase best practices on how AI and green skills can power the future workforce meeting economic goals with environmental and sustainability stewardship.
Several senior leaders from organizations like Mastercard, eBay, DC Archangels, ABFRL and over 200 youth have showcased their work at the past 7 editions of the summit, organised with the support of the UN Department of Global Communications.
The Summit brings together UN staff, diplomats, ambassadors, senior leaders from large corporations, entrepreneurs, youth, and leaders from civil society, engaging them in important conversations on how to collaborate and accelerate the achievement of the SDGs through community action. The 2023 and 2024 events have been attended by over 400 participants.
The 1M1B Activate Impact Summit has been recognized as an example of how youth across the world can take the lead in accelerating the achievement of the SDGs and amplifying UN campaigns, messages, and key priorities.
Past Dignitaries and Speakers
- Mr. Parvathaneni Harish, Ambassador, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations
- Ms. Louise Blais, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations
- Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Former Permanent Representative, Ambassador of India to the United Nations
- Ms Justin Nixon Sainitil, Vice President & Chief Impact Officer, IBM
- Mr. Maher Nasser, Director, Outreach Division, UN Department of Global Communications & Commissioner-General of the United Nations at Expo 2025
- Mr. Jamil Ahmad, Director, United Nations Environment Program
- Mr Wook Jin Chang, Chief, NGO Branch, UN ECOSOC
- Mr. Robert Lawrence Skinner, Deputy Director, UN Department of Global Communication
- Mr. Randall Reade, Vice President, Washington DC ArchAngels
- Ms. Hawa Diallo, Former Chief, Civil Society Unity, UN
- Dr. Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Fashion
UN WebTV links to previous editions of the summit
8th 1M1B Activate Impact Summit – December 2024
7th 1M1B Activate Impact Summit – November 2023
6th 1M1B Activate Impact Summit – December 2022
5th 1M1B Activate Impact Summit - Decemeber 2019
2nd 1M1B Activate Impact Summit - Decemeber 2015
9th Annual 1M1B Impact Summit – Geneva (2025)
- 150+ youth changemakers
- 200+ global delegates
- Leaders from governments, UN bodies, global institutions, and industry
Youth at the Centre
- 35 top youth changemakers from India, UAE, and the US presented scalable, AI-driven climate solutions
- 7 schools, 45 students, and 10 teachers participated as Youth Climate Diplomats
- Projects addressed critical areas including water conservation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and social inclusion
Key Global Milestones Announced
- Launch of the Youth Climate Diplomacy Program under the global 1.5 Matters movement
- MoU signed with Government of Telangana (SPEED) to establish India’s first Youth Climate Action and Innovation Centre
- Release of the 1M1B Impact Compendium 2025 showcasing national-scale impact
- Launch of AI Curriculum Handbooks & Sustainability Project Cookbooks for schools
What Made This Platform Unique
- Direct engagement between youth, policymakers, and global institutions
- Real-world solutions presented at the United Nations level
- Focus on AI + Green Skills + Climate Diplomacy
- Strong representation of India’s innovation and youth leadership on a global stage
A Global Platform for India’s Youth
The 1M1B Impact Summit at the United Nations, Geneva demonstrates that change begins at the grassroots and scales globally.By bringing together global leaders and young innovators in the same room, 1M1B is:
- Showcasing India’s youth as global problem solvers
- Building pathways from local innovation to global adoption
- Strengthening India’s voice in climate action, sustainability, and AI-led development
Who Was in the Room
Global Leadership & Dignitaries
- Tatiana Valovaya – Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva
- H.E. Ambassador Muhammadou M.O. Kah – Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the UN, Geneva
- H.E. Ambassador Clara Delgado Jesus – Ambassador to Switzerland & Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the UN, Geneva
- Jayesh Ranjan – Special Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana; CEO, SPEED
- Claudia Cortes Romanelli – Global Director, CSR, IBM
Global Institutions & Ecosystem Partners Present
- United Nations Bodies: UNOG, UNCTAD, UNEP, UNECE, WMO
- Global Institutions: World Economic Forum (WEF), International Labour Organization (ILO), IATA
- Industry & Academia: IBM, National Geographic Pristine Seas, University of Geneva, Gartner Switzerland, Tecan
- Global Learning & Policy Networks: The Geneva Learning Foundation, LEAD-WiSE, SEMI
Looking Ahead
With each summit, 1M1B continues to expand its global footprint—bringing more youth, more innovations, and more impact to international platforms.The 10th 1M1B Summit stands as the North Star for 2026—our most powerful global showcase yet.
