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World Merit Daythe “what Matters” event

World Merit Day

Program overview

the “What Matters” Eventthe “What Matters” Event

What matters to YOU?

#WorldMeritDay14

Education Activist & Global Icon

Malala Yousafzai

Katie PiperTV Presenter

& Philantropist

Felix finkbeinerClimate Change

Campaigner

Sir Ken Robinson Education Expert

& Best Selling Author

Lord Hastings Global Chairman Corporate

Citizenship KPMG

A DAY TO BE INSPIRED, engaged, AND CONNECTED.A dAY TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE, PLAN AND the MEANS TO ACHIEVE IT.

Leaders and speakers from the world of business, entrepreneurship, politics, music, film, media, human rights and climate change plus 2 stages of music all under one roof for a truly transformative day...

LIVERPOOL • BT CONVENTION CENTRE • THURSDAY 24 JULY 2014

Inspiration • Connections • EntertainmentWorkshops • Confidence • Key note speakersGreat music • Q&A • Global challenges • MediaEntrepreneurship • Politics • Business Human Rights • FIlm & TV • Climate Change

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World Merit Day

Program overview

the “What Matters” Event

9:00am: REGISTRATION OPENS

10:00am to 12noon: OFFICIAL OPENING & LEAD SPEAKER SESSIONSWith Parker Liautaud, Felix Finkbeiner, Andy Bounds, Sir Ken Robinson & special guests

1:00pm to 2:30pm: WHAT MATTERS FIRST WORKSHOP BLOCKInspiration Matters (Room 1B), Your Voice Matters (Room 1C), Uprising Hub (Room 3A), Potential

Matters (Room 3B) & Brain Matters (Room 11)

2:45pm to 4:15pm: WHAT MATTERS SECOND WORKSHOP BLOCKInspiration Matters (Room 1B), Music Matters then Film Matters (Room 1C), Equality Matters (Room 3A), Confidence Matters (Room 3B), Rehabilitation Matters (Room 11)

5:00pm to 7pm: CONFERENCE CLOSING & LEAD SPEAKER SESSIONSWith Katie Piper, Margaret Aspinall, Kate Robertson, Lord Hastings, Malala Yousafzai & Sir Ken Robinson and special guests

8pm till late: THE WHAT MATTERS CONCERTWith The Sugarmen, Esco Williams, Hoodie Ledbetter, Nikki Belle, Stephen Langstaff, Mic Lowry, Chris Kearney, Joe Slater, Millie Courtney, Ellis C & Jack, VYNCE, V3 and The Ambition.

“We have three clear aims with World Merit Day – to inspire, to educate and to have fun!

We secured a vast mix of world-class speakers and contributors, plus insightful

workshops and seminars that will be a real chance for young people globally to realise their own

potential.

- Chris Arnold, Founder & CEO World Merit”““We have three clear aims with World Merit Day – ““We have three clear aims with World Merit Day –

to inspire, to educate and to have fun! “to inspire, to educate and to have fun!


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THE OFFICIAL OPENING & LEAD SPEAKER SESSIONS

Parker Liautaud was the youngest person to ski his way to the north and south pole. He is an active climate campaigner and recently spoke at the White House where he was honoured as a Champion For Change.

Andy Bounds helps people communicate better. Awarded the title Britain’s Sales Trainer of the Year. Andy’s insights stem from the fact his mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime’s experience of communicating from someone else’s viewpoint.

German teen Felix Finkbeiner founded Plant for the Planet at 9 years old. It aims to raise awareness of climate change and global justice, particularly for youth and has led to the planting of over 12 BILLION trees.

Sir Ken Robinson is a world leading thinker on education. He currently holds the title of most watched TED talk (more than 27 million) and as an author and international advisor he has had an enormous impact on how people are introducing greater diversity and creativity to curriculums around the world.

10:00am to 12noon

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THE OFFICIAL OPENING & LEAD SPEAKER SESSIONS

was the youngest person to ski his way to the north and south pole. He is an active climate campaigner and recently spoke at the White House where he was honoured as a Champion

helps people communicate better. Awarded the title Britain’s Sales Trainer of the Year. Andy’s insights stem from the fact his mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime’s experience of communicating from someone

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change and global justice, particularly for youth and has led to the planting of

is a world leading thinker on education. He currently holds the title of most watched TED talk (more than 27 million) and as an author and international advisor he has had an enormous impact on how people are introducing greater diversity and creativity to curriculums

THE first workshop block 1:00 pm to 2:30pm

INSPIRATION ROOM (Room 1B)

Speakers include Andy Bounds, BJ Wasserman & Rob Allbee, Parker Liautaud, Felix Finkbeiner, Mark Van Der Heijden, Maria Kempinska, Terroll Lewis & Freddie.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS (Room 1C)

Calling Mr Robeson by Tayo Aluko. When singing became an act of defiance against oppression. A critically acclaimed show given 4 Stars by The Guardian.

THE UPRISING ROOM (Room 3A)

People, Power, Politics. Curated by UpRising.org.uk and joined by Bite the Ballot, Media Trust, Liverpool Media Academy International Coaching Academy & Uprising Alumni.

POTENTIAL MATTERS (Room 3B)

Dr. Wasif Syed helps you understand your potential - he also helps people get into the best Universities. Dave Robinson is an entreprenuer & co-founder of Smaller Earth.

BRAIN MATTERS (Room 11)

Take a free Talent-Dynamics test (normally £50) and hear how to grow from it by co-founder Michelle Clarke, also with Mike Southon. Learn to reach your potential and be a balanced leader with the www.engenderingbalance.com team & Dr. Sue Congram.

CHOOSE FROM…

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World Merit gives individual young peoplethe chance to shine, the opportunity to make their mark. It’s about personal development, individual achievement, and global, cooperative impact.

It’s for young people from every country,every race, every religion and none. It’s forrich and poor. All that’s needed is a desireto make an impact, and a determination toget active.

World Merit the new generation

World Merit is one of those very rare things;an idea, an initiative, a community that reallycan change the world for the better. The stage is set. A growing world population is faced with issues of environmental degradation, sustainability, political upheaval, violence, inequality and social cohesion. We must respond to challenges that threaten our very viability on planet earth.

Think of World Merit as ‘Facebook witha focus’ – making high trust connectionsamongst global peers, who then inspire each other to transform all our global futures.Already we have a social reach of 30 millionand a community of 100,000 members. This will become millions.


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THE second workshop block 2:45pm to 4:15pm

INSPIRATION ROOM (Room 1B)

Speakers include Miguel Doforo, Andy Lee, Roy Yaoz, Laurence Easeman, Dr Sue Congram, Marc Marot and special guests

MUSIC MATTERS then FILM MATTERS (Room 1C)

Carl Hunter, Ian Lamarra and other film makers give insight and help you get into an iconic industry. Marc Marot, Rob Swerdlow, Mark Cowley, Laura Doyle, Dave Lockwood, Ian Joff – more insight to iconic industries.

HUMAN RIGTHS & EQUALITY ROOM (Room 3A)

From slavery to gender inequality there is a fight needed, and we want you to join.

CONFIDENCE MATTERS (Room 3B)

Sam Avery and the Comedy Trust give you confidence, the opportunity to have fun and develop confidence and self-esteem – all within a supportive environment.

REHABILITATION MATTERS (Room 11)

BJ Wasserman and Rob Allbee created transformational healing programs in Folsom prison & San Quentin. Terroll Lewis is the former gang member at the helm of a acclaimed urban fitness movement.

CHOOSE FROM…


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CONFERENCE FINALE

Katie Piper is the embodiment of resilience. She has rebuilt her life since a brutal relationship and sulphuric acid attack in 2008. Now a TV presenter and philanthropist, Katie has become an inspiration and role model to many people worldwide.

On 15 April 1989 Margaret Aspinall’s life was turned upside down as her son failed to return from his first away football match at Hillsborough. The events that followed changed Margaret from a conventional mum into an activist for truth and justice.

Lord Michael Hastings is KPMG’s Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity. He was previously the BBC’s first Head of Corporate Social Responsibility. Michael is a non-executive Director of British Telecom (on the Board for Responsible and Sustainable Business) and a Trustee of the Vodafone Group Foundation.

Malala Yousafzai’s bravery and unwavering dedication to her cause has seen her noted in ‘The 100 Most Influential People in the World’ in 2013 by Time magazine. Malala has deservedly won many awards and was also nominated for the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

5:00Pm to 7:00pm

Katie

Margaret

MIchael


Malala

is the embodiment of resilience. She has rebuilt her life since a brutal relationship and sulphuric acid attack in 2008. Now a TV

’s life was turned upside down as her son failed to return from his first away football match at Hillsborough. The events that followed changed Margaret from a conventional mum into an activist for truth and

is KPMG’s Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity. He was previously the BBC’s first Head of Corporate Social Responsibility. Michael is a non-executive Director of British Telecom (on the Board for Responsible and Sustainable Business) and a Trustee of the

bravery and unwavering dedication to her cause has seen her noted in ‘The 100 Most Influential People in the World’ in 2013 by Time magazine. Malala has deservedly won many awards and was

THE WHAT MATTERS CONCERT8pm till late

Ellis and Jack are a dynamic pop duo hailing from Liverpool. With Ellis’ rapping ability and Jack’s subtle but powerful lyrics the stage is set for them both to explode onto the music scene. They met in 2013 and in no time had clicked socially and artistically creating a unique musical connection.

Stephen Langstaff’s voice is truly unique. Soulful and raw, he delivers music that is somehow intimate and full of undeniable hooks. This summer, Stephen will be stateside again recording with Nashville legend and Grammy-winning producer Blue Miller.

Dance diva Nikki Belle is back and due to explode back onto tv screens across the globe with the release of her new surefire hit single “Rock This City”. Her single “Trippin’ on You” became an absolute mainstay at UK media with the song playlisted on every radio and TV station nationwide.

Millie Courtney is a singer/songwriter of extraordinary talent, her first single ‘Storybook’ went to number one on Nashville’s V Radio and her tribute to the victims of Hillsborough ‘Broken Winged Angels’ was adopted by Liverpool Football Club as part of their stadium tour.

A big fan of swing, soul, hip-hop and blues Joe Slater has a voice with great depth. He plays guitar, piano, ukelele, bass and drums and his song writing is developing brilliantly. If you love Michael Buble, John Legend or Jamie Cullum you’ll be a fan. He also stars in BBC1’s hit soap Waterloo Road.

Esco Williams is the 2013 MOBO Unsung Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer hailing from Liverpool. The self titled “Soul Powered Nerd” was born to perform and create. After touring the UK with the future soul stars of the UK, he is poised to release an EP returning to his roots as a soul singer.

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Ellis & Jack

Joe

Esco Williams

Millie


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