Join Dr Tessy Ojo CBE for a heartfelt conversation as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing today’s young people. Drawing from her personal journey, Tessy will delve into the pressing mental health crisis impacting young people today and discuss how schools can go beyond academics to become sanctuaries of hope, resilience, and support—places where the mental wellbeing of students is as essential as their academic success. Together, we’ll imagine what it looks like to build bridges between schools, communities, and the world outside the gates. As educators and leaders, you are the architects of these bridges, shaping the future of the next generation. This session is a call to action: let’s make our schools hubs of hope, where every young person has the chance to thrive, both in life and learning. Let’s build bridges to extraordinary futures.