With less than a week to go before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, a panel including the Conservative peer and former member of David Cameron’s inner circle Baron Ghadia, former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou discussed the impact of Brexit on education, skills and young people’s futures.  Moderated by Nick Ferrari of LBC. #GESF @VarkeyFDN

President Juan Manuel Santos is the former President of Colombia and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in bringing the country’s 50 year civil war to an end and resolving the conflict with the FARC rebels. 

Widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential leaders, under his presidency, Colombia became a regional leader in economic growth and poverty reduction. #GESF @VarkeyFDN

Matteo Renzi served as Italian Prime Minister for 2014-16, becoming the youngest person to lead a government in the country’s modern history.  In conversation with Anne McElvoy of The Economist, he reflects on the reforms he introduced targeting the Italian political establishment and shares his thoughts on what it takes to make public institutions more accountable. #GESF @VarkeyFDN

Steven Pinker is a Harvard Professor and cognitive scientist who has been named by TIME and one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.  His work has helped millions demystify the science behind human language, thought and actions. 

Join this influential changemaker and twice Pulitzer Prize nominee to hear about his life and work. #GESF @VarkeyFDN