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All Aboard! AI and Sustainable Tourism Forum
Please join us in welcoming representatives from 18 countries to the AI and Sustainable Tourism Buddies Without Borders Online Forum (click here for the team list). We are excited to work with these big thinkers to learn how to apply this powerful technology to solve common global challenges.
Used wisely, AI can improve local economies, help travelers see the world better, and protect our shared environment. What applications already exist? What are the opportunities and threats? What should we consider? Through this Forum, students will share their research on best practices worldwide, learn from perspectives in other countries, and create impactful proposals alongside their fellow global citizens.
The participants will be guided by our amazing Forum Team:
Yohana is a dual bachelor's student in Economics & Politics at the London School of Economics and Business Leadership at Forward College. Having lived in Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany, she embraces a holistic international perspective. She is passionate about education, social justice, leadership, strategy, and sustainability. She is an EU Climate Pact Ambassador, and she has collaborated with the European Commission and UNICEF in several events related to climate change. She has also worked and led several projects and start-ups. Yohana is committed to working towards positive global changes and helping others.
Emiele Vaandrager is a Global People Development & Learning Graduate based in Barcelona. She completed a double bachelor’s degree in Politics & International Relations at the London School of Economics and Business & Leadership at Forward College. Having lived in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Portugal, France, and Spain, and studied in Lisbon, Paris, and Berlin, she brings a strong international perspective to her work. Emiele has professional experience in education and people development, including previous roles as Education Intern at Henkel in Hamburg and People Development & Learning Intern at L'Oréal in Düsseldorf. She has worked on projects such as a female empowerment podcast and a consulting project focused on increasing sustainability within co-living spaces.
Deborah Oformeh Ezekiel is a Nigerian teacher who works with young learners, teaching English and African History. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Adult and Non-Formal Education and is passionate about delivering quality education in her home country, across Africa, and globally. She is currently supporting the operation of BWB Clubs as our community coordinator.
Successful Buddies Without Borders Online Forum participants are invited to lead BWB Clubs around the world. They will design, implement, and report on their unique Local Action Projects. Students practice international communication via Global Chats, International Speedfriending, and SDGs Interest Groups. All projects and topics are based on the Sustainable Development Goals. Successful club members receive Certificates and seats on the Leadership Initiatives BWB Internship Teams. To date, more than 30 BWB Clubs have taken local actions across the globe.
Megha Siripurapu is a Neuroscience Major student at the University of Texas at Dallas, USA. She was a Pioneer Nominee for her performance in the Women and the Economy Forum in Spring 2023. She was one of the Top Finishers in the Access to Healthcare Forum in Spring 2024. Her team also won the most votes for their final proposal. In addition, Megha researched zero-emission plans around the world, analyzing their drawbacks and strengths as part of her AP Capstone project, and is very passionate about global sustainability. She would like to continue to be involved with BWB and workshops to help other high school students navigate the forums.
Arnav Ghai is a TEDx speaker, IBDP graduate and incoming Bachelor of Engineering Honours student at the University of Sydney, Australia. His journey with BWB began at SFHS India in 2024, where he served as Vice President and later Global Chats Secretary. He secured first place and ranked among the Top 5 at the BWB Forum on AIs Impact on the SDGs, and was nominated as a Pioneer at the Peace, Change and Coexistence BWB Forum. A core member of SFHS Pink Week in both 2024 and 2025, he helped advance local action for breast cancer awareness. Now returning as a BWB Forum Coach, Arnav hopes to lead by example and be a positive presence for the next generation of changemakers.
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