International Day of Education power of youth co-creating education: Careers in Technology
In support of the International Day of Education (January 24)
Aligns with the UNESCO’s dedication theme: The power of youth in co-creating education. A Careers in Technology Virtual Event
In support of the International Day of Education (January 24)
Aligns with the UNESCO’s dedication theme: The power of youth in co-creating education.
Expanding Our Global Footprint
We are excited to announce and welcome our newest coalition members:
• Center for International Communication of Ecological Civilization (Huzhou Normal University, China)
• The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE.Org, International)
• Ataturk Society of America (ASA, W.D.C.)
• Empowering Turkish American Community (ETAC, San Francisco)
The Leading Organization: The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization (LMGlobal.Org, New York)
In collaboration with the Coalition of National & International Partner Organizations
– The list of the full Coalition members are available via the following link:
https://www.lmglobal.org/2026/
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: Saturday, January 24, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time, EST)
PLATFORM: Virtual Panel (Zoom)
TIME ZONES: [Please check your local time zone here]
– Please to ensure no one misses their segment.
Link to REGISTER (Required):
https://us02web.zoom.us/
– After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please join us to hear 11 global youth visionaries, high level speakers and leading academics on the future of compulsory peace and digital literacy.
OPENING SEGMENT
Opening Music (Piano performance): Ali Tuna Özer, Koç High School, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Welcoming Remarks/Concept: Bircan Ünver, Co-chair, Author/Project Director, LMGlobal.Org, NY.
Chair: [Former] Ambassador Rodrigo A. Carazo, Member, Human Rights Committee in Geneva; Advisory Board Member, LMGlobal.Org.
– On the #UNESCO’s 2026 Education Day Dedication Theme
Opening Remarks:
Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer of University For Peace to the United Nations;
The First Chief, UN Academic Impact 2011-2021)
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Paul Mikov, [Former] CEO, Bons-Ai.Org.
YOUTH & PANEL SECTIONS
Youth Presentations – I
1. Mr. Zhang Jiayi, Hailiang Foreign Language School (Zhejiang Province, China)
2. Chen Feiyang, Junior, School of Foreign Languages, Huzhou University
3. Leyla Atlig, Freshman at the United Nations International School (UNIS).
Panel Section – I
- Dr. Ning Qiang, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Huzhou University, China).
- Ms. Jelena Komitas, Manalapan High School, NJ
- Prof. Emre Tokgoz, SUNY, Farmingdale.Edu.
Youth Section – II
• Ms. Marietou Kandji, Senegal
• Mr. Giles Rutherford, Alumni, NY Ataturk Okulu/through TWLA
• Ms. Rukhshana R..A., Head – IGEN Youth Youth Sust. Leaders League Student – Puducherry Technological University
Panel – II
- Dr. R. Zahira, Head – IGEN Power Premier League / Prof. – B.S. AR Crescent Inst. of Science & Tech., India.
- Mr. Udit Sharma, Chair, LI/NY, IEEE.Org.
- Dr. N. Ethiraj, Ph.D., Dr. MGR University, Chennai, India.
Youth Section – III
- Mr. Kaan Ramazanogullari, Langley High School in Virginia.
- Ms. Aryana Cetrulo, Student, Manalapan High School, NJ
- Mr. Davis R, Student – Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute
Panel – III
Dr. Kit August, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | IEEE.Org
Mr. Salih Mansur, Independent Researcher
INTERACTIVE SESSION
(If time permits 10-15 min.)
Concluding Remarks
Thank You Notes
Gallery/Group Photos
Closing
The list of the full members of the Coalition of the #CompulsoryPeaceICTEdu.
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Agenda
OPENING SEGMENT
Opening Music (Piano performance): Ali Tuna Özer, Koç High School, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Welcoming Remarks/Concept: Bircan Ünver, Co-chair, Author/Project Director, LMGlobal.Org, NY.
Chair: [Former] Ambassador Rodrigo A. Carazo, Member, Human Rights Committee in Geneva; Advisory Board Member, LMGlobal.Org.
– On the #UNESCO’s 2026 Education Day Dedication Theme
Opening Remarks:
Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer of University For Peace to the United Nations;
The First Chief, UN Academic Impact 2011-2021)
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Paul Mikov, [Former] CEO, Bons-Ai.Org.
YOUTH & PANEL SECTIONS
Youth Presentations – I
1. Mr. Zhang Jiayi, Hailiang Foreign Language School (Zhejiang Province, China)
2. Chen Feiyang, Junior, School of Foreign Languages, Huzhou University
3. Leyla Atlig, Freshman at the United Nations International School (UNIS).
Panel Section – I
- Dr. Ning Qiang, Ph.D., Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Huzhou University, China).
- Ms. Jelena Komitas, Manalapan High School, NJ
- Prof. Emre Tokgoz, SUNY, Farmingdale.Edu.
Youth Section – II
• Ms. Marietou Kandji, Senegal
• Mr. Giles Rutherford, Alumni, NY Ataturk Okulu/through TWLA
• Ms. Rukhshana R..A., Head – IGEN Youth Youth Sust. Leaders League Student – Puducherry Technological University
Panel – II
- Dr. R. Zahira, Head – IGEN Power Premier League / Prof. – B.S. AR Crescent Inst. of Science & Tech., India.
- Mr. Udit Sharma, Chair, LI/NY, IEEE.Org.
- Dr. N. Ethiraj, Ph.D., Dr. MGR University, Chennai, India.
Youth Section – III
- Mr. Kaan Ramazanogullari, Langley High School in Virginia.
- Ms. Aryana Cetrulo, Student, Manalapan High School, NJ
- Mr. Davis R, Student – Dr MGR Educational & Research Institute
Panel – III
Dr. Kit August, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | IEEE.Org
Mr. Salih Mansur, Independent Researcher
INTERACTIVE SESSION
(If time permits 10-15 min.)
Concluding Remarks
Thank You Notes
Gallery/Group Photos
Closing
The list of the full members of the Coalition of the #CompulsoryPeaceICTEdu.
In support of the International Day of Education (January 24)
Aligns with the UNESCO’s dedication theme: The power of youth in co-creating education.