Public Speaking
Xiuhtezcatl's Expertise
Xiuhtezcatl has been employed by over 100 universities, institutions and nonprofits to speak about climate change, environmental justice, Indigenous rights, immigrant justice and youth empowerment. Xiuhtezcat's speaking style is interactive and interdisciplinary-and he commonly pairs original musical 3 performance with his speaking. As of 2025, he has 15 years of professional public speaking experience.
Public Speaking History
Did you know Xiuhtezcatl is the youngest person in history to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the topic of climate change? You can watch his full official address to the UNGA here.
Keynote, Panels, Speeches, & Workshops
2024
03.2024Foothill CollegeLos Altos, CA
03.2024
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
03.2024TED TalkVancouver, BC
09.2024
International Solar Alliance
Delhi, India
10.2024
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
06.2024Southwest Center for Human Relationships
11.2024Laurel National Heritage Month
11.2024Monarch High schoolLafayette, CO
11.2024Crestview Middle SchoolBoulder, CO
12.2024National Association of Independent SchoolsDenver, CO
2023
10.2023Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN
02.2023University of IllinoisChicago, IL
04.2023LA Pierce CollegeLos Angeles, CA
10.2023American UniversityWashington, DC
10.2023Youngstown UniversityYoungstown, OH
10.2023Zocalo Public SquareLos Angeles, CA
2022
10.2022ISU’s Latino and Cultural Sustainability Dinner
09.2022San Jose State CollegeVirtual
09.2022New England AquariumVirtual
08.2022United Nations Youth AssemblyNew York, NY
11.2022Dallas CollegeDallas, TX
10.2022University of British Columbia
11.2022Bermuda Underwater Exploration InstituteVirtual
2022Nike HQ (Performance + Panel)Beaverton, OR
2021
11.2021LIED Center for Performing Arts
02.2021Depauw University
04.2021University of WisconsinMadison, WI
11.2021Sales ForceLos Angeles, CA
2020
10.2020Kultura Collective
01.2020San Diego High SchoolSan Diego, CA
11.2020Northern Arizona University
11.2020
University of Nebraska
01.2020MLK Symposium
08.2020Water Justice Confluence Conference
09.2020California State University
10.2020Rocky Mountain College
11.2020Orpheum Theater Flagstaff, AZ