Bio:

Marine is the Executive Director of the Higher Education for Good Foundation (HE4G). HE4G is a Swiss-based not-for-profit organisation that helps educational institutions transform their curricula to meet the needs of the mid-21st century. As part of this, Marine leads Youth Talks, a groundbreaking initiative that marks the first-ever global youth consultation asking open-ended questions to young people worldwide and using advanced AI tools to analyze their answers.

As a professor at SKEMA Business School, her expertise includes responsible management education, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. An engineer by training, Marine holds a Ph.D. from Polytechnique Montreal, a master’s degree in political science form University of Montreal and completed her postdoctoral studies at Polytechnique Paris. Member of the International Advisory Board of the Peter Drucker Society, she is also the CEO of the Arbour Foundation, a Canadian philanthropic organization specializing in access to higher education.

Quote:

“Young people’s voices must be heard authentically and without any filters. By asking open-ended questions and analyzing the answers thanks to cutting-edge A.I technologies we enable young people to express themselves without limitations or pressure to conform to predetermined themes. The Youth Talks consultation embraces this approach, allowing young individuals to communicate their thoughts freely, uncovering fresh insights and showcasing the vast diversity of opinions within societies. Youth Talks serves as a groundbreaking global dialogue that connects the aspirations of young people with tangible societal transformation.” explains Dr. Marine Hadengue, Director of Youth Talks.

Title of the session:

The Pulse of the Next Generation: Key Findings from Youth Talks