Biography
Jesse Hildebrand has pursued science communication for over a decade. He founded Science Literacy Week, a festival uniting libraries, NGOs, and science centers, which became an official government event. The festival has secured over $2 million in funding, supporting more than 2,000 live science shows. Jesse was the first Canadian producer for Story Collider, helping scientists share personal stories with large audiences. He is now education lead at Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, delivering over 4,000 free, interactive programs reaching 1.5 million kids across 90+ countries
Speaking at
Oceans Spotlight: Showcasing youth initiatives in marine conservation
Oct 10 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)
Room: Canada
Youth Artivism: Empowering Creative Voices for Nature
Oct 10 2025 (16:00 - 16:45)
Room: IUCN Youth Pavilion
Influencing Meaningful Change
Oct 12 2025 (17:30 - 18:00)
Room: Reverse the Red
Connecting Conservation to Classrooms with Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants
Oct 13 2025 (09:00 - 10:00)
Room: Reverse the Red
Conservation Tools and Resources : Get inspired! : Part 1
Oct 13 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)
Room: Canada