The upcoming Global Citizen NOW summit, to be held in New York on May 1 and 2, promises to bring together an impressive array of political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Among the distinguished participants are Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg. The summit aims to tackle pressing issues such as food insecurity, climate change, and public health related to extreme poverty.

Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans has underscored the urgency of addressing these challenges, noting that the world is at a critical juncture on multiple fronts. To this end, the event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers and performers including actors like Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira, and Dakota Johnson; representatives from companies like Cisco, Citi, Delta, and PayPal; and leaders from organizations such as the Rockefeller Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund