Their work challenges each of us to wield our own influence toward a world that is healthier, more resilient, more sustainable and just. (ABC) TREVOR NOAHABC. For all other questions please contact help@time100summit.com. A year of multiple crises, all over the world, all at once. You can find which channel it is on by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish. You can see upcoming events, register and also find all past conversations—featuring speakers such as Nancy Pelosi, José Andrés, the Dalai Lama and Angelina Jolie—at www.time.com/time100talks. But there has never been a year like this. “Tonight reminds us of how important it is to watch out for each other, to care for each other and to inspire each other,” Harry said. For sponsorship opportunities please contact sponsor@time100summit.com. With our staff still working remotely, the process of putting together this year’s TIME 100 was also unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. The TIME 100 has always been a mirror of the world and those who shape it. But there has never been a year like this. The Summit will also reach an extended viewership through TIME’s global audience of 100 million, as well as other media outlets and platforms. The 2020 TIME 100 Summit program will feature an energizing blend of formats, ranging from one-on-one interviews by TIME journalists to small-group breakout sessions—all focused on inspiring solutions to urgent global problems. Offers may be subject to change without notice. During this global pandemic, the health and safety of our employees, partners, stakeholders, and guests remains our highest priority.

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