Mashable is thrilled to announce that Oscar-winning actor and humanist Forest Whitaker will speak at our Third Annual Social Good Summit, taking place Sept. 22-24 in New York City.
Forest Whitaker was named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation in 2011 for his personal dedication and work in the field of conflict resolution, as well as his commitment to promote humanitarian ideals. He also founded the Los Angeles-based Peace Earth Foundation in 2012.
Mr. Whitaker joins our dynamic lineup of speakers at the Social Good Summit to discuss how modern technology is not only facilitating development around the world, but also bringing peace to troubled urban neighborhoods in the U.S., the border between the U.S. and Mexico and rural conflict areas in Africa, among others.
Joining him onstage are Hans Vestberg, CEO of Ericsson, and Jeffrey Sachs, UN special advisor and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
These three leaders will explore how to create a culture of engagement and action from grassroots to conference rooms.
Brought to you by Mashable, 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation, Ericsson, the U.N. Development Programme and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the third annual Social Good Summit promises to once again showcase the unparalleled potential of citizens united through social media and technology to change the world.
From detailed discussions on mobile technology, women’s economic empowerment, citizen journalism and global health to broader, inspirational talks on kindness and spirituality, few topics will go untouched at the 2012 Social Good Summit.
Confirmed Speakers
Todd Park, CTO, United States
Forest Whitaker, Artist & UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Nick Kristof, Columnist & Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner
Rebecca Moore, Engineering Manager, Google Earth Outreach & Earth Engine Google, Inc.
Hans Vestberg, President & CEO, Ericsson
Deepak Chopra, New York Times Bestselling Author & Founder, The Chopra Foundation
Christina Bellantoni, Political Editor, PBS NewsHour
Jeffrey D Sachs, Director, The Earth Institute at Columbia University & Special Advisor to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon
Wendy Harman, Director, Social Strategy, American Red Cross
Ramy Raoof, Egyptian Blogger & Human Rights Defender, Egyptian Blog for Human Rights
Adora Svitak, Author, Teacher, Speaker & Activist
Pete Cashmore, CEO & Founder, Mashable
Kathy Calvin, CEO, United Nations Foundation
Helen Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme
Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director, UNFPA
Larry Irving, Co-Founder, Mobile Alliance for Global Good
Further details and speakers will be announced soon on Mashable.
Purchase your tickets now
Date: Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, through Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. each day
Location: 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY
Tickets: $50 per day or $130 for three-day pass.
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