Join us for a global gathering of young innovators, academics, creatives and policymakers, shaping the future of health through the arts, culture and creativity.
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This summit, co-produced by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Global Arts for Medicine Fellowship, will showcase youth-led innovation and explore how the arts can transform public health, amplify community voices and drive systems change across the Commonwealth and beyond.
The programme features performances from emerging and established creatives, an expert panel on policy and practice, and interactive breakout sessions led by young global leaders.
The event is part of the Commonwealth’s International Youth Day celebrations in August.
- Event date: 22 August 2025, 13:00 – 17:00 BST (12:30 arrival)
- Location: In-person at Marlborough House, London (Headquarters of the Commonwealth Secretariat)
Objectives
- Celebrate organisations and networks leading youth-driven change.
- Amplify youth leadership in arts and health.
- Champion community-based and culturally grounded arts initiatives driven by young people.
- Forge cross-sector and intergenerational networks that mobilise support for youth-driven arts and health initiatives.
Participants and guests
- High Commissions and UK Parliamentarians
- Artists, designers, arts in health practitioners, cultural producers and entrepreneurs
- Public health professionals, care and social workers, neuroscientists and researchers
- Students, youth organisations, networks and partners supporting arts and cultural initiatives
- Speakers and panellists include
- Dr Kunle Adewale, Founder, Young Leaders for Arts and Health and 2016 Commonwealth Youth Award Regional Winner
- Sir Norman Peter Lamb, British Politician and Solicitor, former UK Health Minister of State for Community and Social Care, former UK MP
- Aisha Adamu Augie, Special Envoy Global Affairs Young Leaders for Arts and Health, Director-General (CBAAC) Centre for Black and African Arts & Civilisation, Nigeria.
- Yaning Mok, Rise Global Winner, Literature and Psychology Student, Oxford University
For more information, contact Emily Gilmour, Health Officer at the Commonwealth Secretariat.
