Skoll World Forum
Let’s come together to accelerate innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing problems
Skoll World Forum Update
The next Skoll World Forum will take place April 1–4, 2025. Explore our content archive here to watch sessions from previous Forums. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information.
Overview
In the spirit of collective action, we annually convene our growing network to collaborate on social change.
The Forum shines a spotlight on some of the most promising solutions and impactful social innovations and connects leaders who are driving social progress around the world. Attendance is curated by the Skoll Foundation team, with free virtual participation open to everyone.
The 2025 Skoll World Forum will take place April 1–4 in Oxford, U.K. and online. Together, we’ll explore opportunities to unite and drive enduring change.
20+years of events
Since 2004, we’ve gathered thousands of delegates from more than 100 countries.
100+speakers annually
Each year, our team curates dozens of speakers who reflect a range of global voices and experiences. Explore past names here.
Join Us Online
Join the Forum online to watch plenaries and select sessions and connect with other attendees. Virtual participation is free and open to everyone.
Browse the official Forum program to plan where you’ll participate. In 2025, we’ll learn from 100+ speakers from across the globe alongside inspiring performances by artists and activists.
The Forum program spans global issues such as economic inclusion, climate action, health, human rights, racial justice, gender equity, and more. Past speakers include Jim Yong Kim, Malala Yousafzai, Muhammad Yunus, Maria Ressa, Mary Robinson, Jacinda Ardern, Jimmy Carter, George and Amal Clooney, Ava DuVernay, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Kofi Annan, Bono, Al Fore, and Stacey Abrams.
Each year, we also highlight the role of artists and storytellers in inspiring and driving social change. We recently celebrated onstage with Nile Rodgers, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Run DMC, Luis Fonsi, Juanes, Michael Franti, Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Amadou & Mariam, Anna Deavere Smith, and Aloe Blacc.
