Melati Wijsen is an international full time changemaker and embodiment of youthful energy. With a passion for the natural world and commitment to protecting it for future generations, she founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her younger sister in 2013 at the age of 12. A real grass roots organizer... Read more
Melati Wijsen is an international full time changemaker and embodiment of youthful energy. With a passion for the natural world and commitment to protecting it for future generations, she founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her younger sister in 2013 at the age of 12. A real grass roots organizer and movement builder, Melati and her community celebrated the passing of a ban on plastic bags, straw and styrofoam on the island of Bali after years of committed campaigning by many.
She is an in-demand speaker on the global stage including opening for President Barack Obama at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and moderating National Geographic’s Sustainability Week in Bangkok; she has also given two TED talks and spoken at the UN headquarters in New York, all before turning 21.
Melati has developed a passion for environmental education and policy change. This has led her on a path that took her to Davos in 2020 with the World Economic Forum as part of their first ever official youth cohort as well as sitting on the inaugural Expert Advisory Panel for the Earthshot Prize. She premiered her film, Bigger Than Us, at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021.
Building on ten years of changemaking, Melati continues to share all that she’s learnt in classrooms, boardrooms, and world stages through her company YOUTHTOPIA.
YOUTHTOPIA is a platform for young changemakers to learn from each other. This network brings together the experience and expertise of young leaders to shape programs and learning tools for more students globally.
With having dedicated more than half her life to creating a positive impact in the world, Melati has been recognized as a woman who exemplifies strength and grit. She has also been recognized by leading publications including being selected as FORBES’ top ten most inspiring women in the country, honored by TIME as part of the annual list of most influential teens in the world and been along with CNN Heroes Young Wonders & FORBES 30 under 30. Melati details this remarkable journey in her debut book with Harper Collins, Change Starts Now: 100 Lessons from a Full-Time Changemaker!
You can book Melati Wijsen through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Melati's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Melati Wijsen's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Melati tailored to your event.
Melati Wijsen speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Gen Z, Health, Inspirational Women. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Melati to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Melati Wijsen for events worldwide, subject to Melati's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Melati Wijsen is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Melati can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Melati Wijsen on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Melati can offer.
Melati Wijsen delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Melati Wijsen's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Gen Z, Health, Inspirational Women. To get a clear sense of Melati's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Melati Wijsen can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Gen Z, Health, Inspirational Women is relevant. Details of Melati's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Melati Wijsen is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Melati Wijsen, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Melati's current availability for your dates.