Young leaders conference marks the rise of the Real Time Generation

As hundreds of under-25s from around the world gather in London for a unique leadership conference, organisers have called on businesses and politicians to recognise the rise of the Real Time Generation.

Their parents have had a go in Davos and Copenhagen; now it's time for the youngsters to try and change the world. After the harnessing of social media to gather nominations and funding, more than 700 delegates from 100 countries have descended on the UK capital this week for One Young World and not one of them was born before 1985.

While on first glance the fresh faced audience taking part in the event this week may appear inexperienced, the subjects on the agenda are far from childlike with issues including global poverty, climate change and political corruption under the microscope.

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