13augallday2022 Al Sharq Youth International Conference - Unleashing Potentials

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2022 Al Sharq Youth Conference Motto of the Conference: 'Unleashing Potentials' Date: August 13-14, 2022 Venue: Pullman Hotel & Convention Center Overview As the world sees the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic followed
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Event Details
2022 Al Sharq Youth Conference
Motto of the Conference: ‘Unleashing Potentials’
Date: August 13-14, 2022
Venue: Pullman Hotel & Convention Center
Overview
As the world sees the unprecedented impact of the Covid-19 pandemic followed by the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 on social, economic, and political norms, the opportunity for alternatives has become evident – and much needed to replace obsolete ideas and structure pertaining to many dimensions that have dominated the status quo.
More than ever, we need a world where ideals of justice and equilibrium are established, and cooperation between people and nations exists in a fairer and more balanced world. This year, Al Sharq Youth International Conference will provide a venue to discuss the unprecedented global risks we face.
Sponsors and Partners
Official Airlines: Turkish Airlines
Silver Sponsor: Turkish Youth Ministry
Bronze Sponsors: TIKA
Partners:
Arabic Post
Unexpected Muslims
Türkiye Ulusal Ajans
Nucleus Consulting
Türk Kızılay
MON Investments
School of Leadership
Attending Organizations:
NESI Forum
Launch Good
SAWA for Development & Aid
Africa Asia Dialogues
Common Action Forum
CORBIZ
AlSha5ana
Time
august 13 (Saturday) - 14 (Sunday)
Location
Pullman Hotel & Convention Center
Speakers for this event
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Ahmed Ghanim
Ahmed Ghanim
Expert in Advocacy Campaigns
Expert in Advocacy Campaigns
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Ali Milani
Ali Milani
UK Labour Party Politician
UK Labour Party Politician
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Alia Moubayed
Alia Moubayed
MENA Economist
MENA Economist
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Alsha5angi
Alsha5angi
Producer & Presenter of Alsha5ana Show
Producer & Presenter of Alsha5ana Show
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Anna Panagiotou
Anna Panagiotou
Founder and Director of the Cynefin Center
Founder and Director of the Cynefin Cent...
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Arwa El-Khani
Arwa El-Khani
Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Oxford Healt...
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Betül Doğan Akkaş
Betül Doğan Akkaş
Associate Fellow at Al Sharq Strategic Research
Associate Fellow at Al Sharq Strategic R...
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Burak Koçak
Burak Koçak
Youth Worker at Turkish Red Crescent
Youth Worker at Turkish Red Crescent
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Comfort Ero
Comfort Ero
President and CEO of International Crisis Group
President and CEO of International Crisi...
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Diego La Monda
Diego La Monda
Founder of NESI Forum
Founder of NESI Forum
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Dr. Emad Shahin
Dr. Emad Shahin
Professor at Harvard University
Professor at Harvard University
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Emad Saif
Emad Saif
Innovation Trainer at Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Office at Qatar University
Innovation Trainer at Strategic Innovati...
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Esra Özturk
Esra Özturk
Independent Journalist
Independent Journalist
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Fadi El-Jardali
Fadi El-Jardali
Founder and Director of Knowledge to Policy Center
Founder and Director of Knowledge to Pol...
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Fadi Itani
Fadi Itani
CEO of the Muslim Charities Forum
CEO of the Muslim Charities Forum
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Fadi Quran
Fadi Quran
Campaigns Director at Avaaz
Campaigns Director at Avaaz
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Hadia Kawakiji
Hadia Kawakiji
Non-resident Fellow at Omran Center for Strategic Research
Non-resident Fellow at Omran Center for ...
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Hamidreza Azizi
Hamidreza Azizi
Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin
Alexander von Humboldt fellow at the Ger...
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Hande Taner
Hande Taner
President at FEMYSO
President at FEMYSO
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Hassan Aourid
Hassan Aourid
Moroccan Thinker
Moroccan Thinker
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Hassan Imran
Hassan Imran
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Havva Nur Demir
Havva Nur Demir
Volunteer Management Specialist at Turkish Red Crescent
Volunteer Management Specialist at Turki...
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Heba Raouf Ezzat
Heba Raouf Ezzat
Political Science Professor at Ibn Haldun University
Political Science Professor at Ibn Haldu...
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Hussein Amery
Hussein Amery
Professor of Water Politics and Policy at Colorado School of Mines
Professor of Water Politics and Policy a...
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Joseph Bahout
Joseph Bahout
Director at Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs
Director at Issam Fares Institute for Pu...
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Kamaran Palani
Kamaran Palani
Associate Fellow, Al Sharq Strategic Research
Associate Fellow, Al Sharq Strategic Res...
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Karim El Gendy
Karim El Gendy
Founder of Carboun
Founder of Carboun
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Khaled Foad
Khaled Foad
Founder and CEO of Dinar
Founder and CEO of Dinar
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Linda Sarsour
Linda Sarsour
American Civil Rights Activist
American Civil Rights Activist
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Liqaa Meki
Liqaa Meki
Senior Researcher at Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Senior Researcher at Al Jazeera Center f...
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Marc Owen Jones
Marc Owen Jones
Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies at Hamad bin Khalifa University
Assistant Professor of Middle East Studi...
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Mehmet Emin Cengiz
Mehmet Emin Cengiz
Researcher at Al Sharq Strategic Research
Researcher at Al Sharq Strategic Researc...
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Mehmet M. KASAPOĞLU
Mehmet M. KASAPOĞLU
Minister of Youth and Sports in Türkiye
Minister of Youth and Sports in Türkiye
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Mohammed Mahmoud
Mohammed Mahmoud
Director of the Climate and Water Program at MEI
Director of the Climate and Water Progra...
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Nasser Yassin
Nasser Yassin
Lebanese Minister of Environment
Lebanese Minister of Environment
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Nesrin Haj Ahmad
Nesrin Haj Ahmad
Managing Director of Ahel for Community Organizing
Managing Director of Ahel for Community ...
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Omar Faiad
Omar Faiad
Journalist at Al Jazeera Media Network
Journalist at Al Jazeera Media Network
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Omar Salha
Omar Salha
Founder of Ramadan Tent Project
Founder of Ramadan Tent Project
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Omar Shakir
Omar Shakir
Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch
Palestine Director at Human Rights Watch
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Prof. Adeel Malik
Prof. Adeel Malik
Globe Fellow and Associate Professor at University of Oxford
Globe Fellow and Associate Professor at ...
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Prof. Ahmet Faruk Aysan
Prof. Ahmet Faruk Aysan
Professor of Islamic Finance and Economy and Program Coordinator of PhD and MS programs in Islamic Finance at HBKU
Professor of Islamic Finance and Economy...
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Prof. Mehmet Asutay
Prof. Mehmet Asutay
Director of the Durham Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance
Director of the Durham Centre for Islami...
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Rana Dajani
Rana Dajani
Professor Molecular Cell Biology, Social Entrepreneur
Professor Molecular Cell Biology, Social...
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Riyaad Minty
Riyaad Minty
Digital Manager - TRT International
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Rouba Mhaissen
Rouba Mhaissen
Economist, Activist, and Founder of Sawa for Development and Aid
Economist, Activist, and Founder of Sawa...
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Sami Zaidan
Sami Zaidan
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Shireen Naqvi
Shireen Naqvi
Senior Adviser and Consultant at School of Leadership Pakistan
Senior Adviser and Consultant at School ...
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Sinan Hatahet
Sinan Hatahet
Senior Research Fellow at Al Sharq Strategic Research
Senior Research Fellow at Al Sharq Strat...
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Talha Karatas
Talha Karatas
CEO of Talchi International
CEO of Talchi International
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Tesnim Khriji Chirchi
Tesnim Khriji Chirchi
Director of The Jasmine Foundation for Research and Communication.
Director of The Jasmine Foundation for R...
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Thembisa Fakude
Thembisa Fakude
Senior Research Fellow and Director of Africa Asia Dialogues
Senior Research Fellow and Director of A...
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Wadah Khanfar
Wadah Khanfar
Al Sharq Forum President
Al Sharq Forum President
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Wael Alalwani
Wael Alalwani
Co-Founder of OPEN
Co-Founder of OPEN
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Yassine Saadi
Yassine Saadi
Doctor of Economics
Doctor of Economics
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Youssef Mohsen
Youssef Mohsen
Founder & Managing Partner at Anubius Gaming
Founder & Managing Partner at Anubius Ga...
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Zamzam Ibrahim
Zamzam Ibrahim
President of National Union of Students (NUS)
President of National Union of Students ...
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- August 13, 2022
8:00 Registration8:00 - 10:00Registration
10:20 Welcoming Remarks10:20 - 10:35Opening Speech & Welcoming RemarksSpeakers: Wadah Khanfar
10:35 Keynote Speech: Climate Change and its Potential Impacts on Economy, Society and Migration10:35 - 10:50Keynote Speech: Speakers: Mehmet M. KASAPOĞLU
10:50 Keynote Speech: Horizons of Change and Youth’s Role in Transitional Times10:50 - 11:05Keynote Speech:Speakers: Comfort Ero
11:15 Strategic Panel: The Al Sharq Region in a Changing World Order11:15 - 12:15The international system is undergoing a watershed moment. This process will not solely define (dis)order at the global level. It will also define the place and meaning of regions in the international system. Al Sharq region’s place in the international system and relations with global powers are set to experience a major transformation. This session is set to discuss the following questions: - Why and how is the international system changing, if not disintegrating? - How will this global-order level change affect Al Sharq’s place in world politics? And likewise, how will the same process shape the intra-regional politics in the Al Sharq region? - How does the rupture in the international system represent an opportunity as well as a challenge for the process of change in the region? Speakers: Betül Doğan Akkaş, Comfort Ero, Joseph Bahout, Sami Zeidan, Yassine Saadi
12:15 Break12:15 - 12:35Break
12:35 Spotlight: Get Your Voice Heard or Die Trying12:35 - 12:50Spotlight SessionSpeakers: Linda Sarsour
13:05 Youth Leads: The Unlikely Candidate: How Youth Could Change Politics13:05 - 13:20Youth LeadsSpeakers: Ali Milani
13:05 Horizons Panel: Don't Look Up: The Global Economic Crisis and Implications on Al Sharq13:05 - 14:05Humanity is now facing many global challenges that potentially carry opportunities within them, and the Al Sharq region is no exception. The world did not recover from the devastating economic effects of Covid-19 before since receiving another blow from the Ukraine war. Strong economies have suffered as much as developing economies. This panel will explore the global economic crisis and the potential opportunities it carries for the Al Sharq region. This session is set to discuss the following questions: How has the era of Post Covid-19/Ukraine war accelerated economic recession? What are the upcoming scenarios to expect? What implications will it have on the future of political regimes in the Al Sharq region? The way out: Are there any potential opportunities for the Al Sharq region during this economic crisis? Speakers: Ali Milani, Alia Moubayed, Joseph Bahout, Tarik Yousef
14:05 Youth Leads: Understand the Network, Act as a Network14:05 - 14:20We currently live in an interconnected world of complex systems that connect everyone to everything, and all economic influencers, political activists, and non-state actors are linked together through these systems. Therefore, one cannot make the right decisions and navigate this world without understanding it. The speaker will discuss how to understand the world as a network and highlight the OPEN initiative, which maps and analyzes political and economic networks in Syria. OPEN is an impact platform initiative that took place in 2021. Speakers: Wael Alalwani
14:35 Lunch Break14:35 - 15:45Lunch Break
15:45 Deep Dives 1 : Parallel Sessions15:45 - 17:15Know Why | Israel, The Crime of Apartheid & What You Can do about It | Closed Panel Know Why | The Purpose of Entrepreneurship Beyond Shareholder Value | Master Class Know Trends | Future Esports Activism | Master Class
17:15 Break17:15 - 17:35Break
17:35 Deep Dives 2 : Parallel Sessions17:35 - 19:05Know How | Trust Building through Negotiation and Mediation | Youth Skills to Reconcile Fragmented Societies | Master Class (Arabic) Know Why | Escalation, De-escalation and the Future of Rivalries in MENA: Prospect for Regional Cooperation and Change | Panel discussion Know How | Influential Advocacy | Master Class Know How | E-movements: The Future of Internet Organizing, Activism & Mobilization | Master Class Know How | OSINT - Open Source Investigation | Master Class Know How | Islamic Economics Hackathon | Master Class Know Trend| Unleashing the Potential of Blockchain in Reimagining the Islamic Economy | Master Class Know Trend | The Future of Work | Master Class Know How | Fighting Disinformation, Infodemics & Digital Authoritarianism | Master Class Know How | Digitalization of Volunteering via TRC Diversity and Inclusion Simulation / Screening of “Islam on the Edges”Speakers: Ahmed Ghanim, Anna Panagiotou, Emad Saif, Fadi Itani, Hadia Kawakiji, Hamidreza Azizi, Karim El Gendy, Khaled Foad, Marc Owen Jones, Mehmet Emin Cengiz, Nesrin Haj Ahmad, Omar Salha, Prof. Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Rana Dajani, Sinan Hatahet, Youssef Mohsen
19:05 Break19:05 - 19:25Break
19:25 Tea Time Sessions19:25 - 20:00Tea Time Sessions
20:00 Art Night20:00 - 22:00Omar Al-Azzawi & Aytaç Doğan
- August 14, 2022
10:00 Spotlight: Unleashing Imagination of a New Civilization Model10:00 - 10:15SpotlightSpeakers: Heba Raouf Ezzat
10:30 Spotlight: Moral leadership in Uncertain Times10:30 - 10:45SpotlightSpeakers: Shireen Naqvi
10:45 Strategic Panel: Societal Interconnectivity Versus Authoritarian Consolidation: The Contest over Restoring Political Order In Al Sharq Region10:45 - 11:45he struggle over restoring political order is the most fiercely contested one in the Al Sharq region. Popular revolt against the autocratic and dysfunctional political systems during the Arab Spring led to a decade-long crisis of stability and legitimacy. Capitalizing on the popular fatigue and the global recession of democratic ideals, the resurgent authoritarianism in the Al Sharq region is attempting to renew its validity. For decades, the strategy of the rules elites in the Al Sharq region has been to trade freedom for security, and political rights for the promise of development, attempts which have obviously not suceeded. At the societal level, the region has never been as interconnected as it is now since the advent of modern nation states. Societal interconnection provides fertile ground for new imaginations, premised on the idea of a shared destiny and future. In the face of such societal interconnection and consciousness, the attempt to resurrect a new version of an authoritarian status quo is no more than a fragile relic from the past. Indeed, social interconnection and solidarity is the most effective antidote to authoritarian consolidation. Therefore, the endeavor to establish an efficient, yet legitimate and inclusive political order at both the domestic and regional level is the only way out from the current chaos.Speakers: Hassan Aourid, Liqaa Meki, Tesnim Khriji Chirchi
11:45 Youth Leads: Owning The Narrative11:45 - 12:00Youth LeadsSpeakers: Fadi Quran
12:00 Spotlight: Driving Change through Social Entrepreneurship12:00 - 12:15SpotlightSpeakers: Rana Dajani
12:15 Break12:15 - 12:35Break
12:50 Youth Leads: Cleaning States' Mess, the Youth Response to the Refugee Crisis.12:50 - 13:05Youth LeadsSpeakers: Rouba Mhaissen
13:05 Future Horizons Panel: Steering the Wheel: Towards a Just, Inclusive and Sustainable Future13:05 - 14:05Decades of development models in the Al Sharq region have so far failed to provide just, prosperous and sustainable realities for societies. Rather, the region seems to be set on a destructive path complicated by conflict, climate change, global economic crises and a post-fuel transition. How can we rethink the Al Sharq path to development and move into directions that are more just, inclusive and sustainable taking into consideration the existing challenges and opportunities? Speakers: Diego La Monda, Karim El Gendy, Prof. Adeel Malik, Prof. Mehmet Asutay, Rouba Mhaissen
14:05 Youth Leads: The Art of Bridging and Belonging14:05 - 14:20We are living in a networked world formed of complex systems where everyone and everything is connected, economic actors, political actors, non-state actors and more, all weaved together. One cannot navigate this world and take the right decisions without understanding it. In this session, we attendees explore how to understand the world as a network. The session includes a spotlight on the OPEN initiative which maps and analyzes political and economic networks in Syria. OPEN was one of Impact Platform’s incubated initiatives in 2021Speakers: Omar Salha
14:35 Lunch Break14:35 - 15:45Lunch Break
15:45 Deep Dives: Parallel Sessions15:45 - 17:15Know How | Ways of Making Viral and Meaningful Social Media Content | Master Class Know How | Unleashing Imagination about "Justice" using Lego Serious Play | Master Class (Arabic) Know why | Towards informed activism: Knowledge, Policy-making and Youth | Master Class Know Life | Youth Financial independence during economic crisis | Master Class Know Why | Water and Food resources in MENA: A Human Security Perspective | Panel Know Trend | The Future of Digital Media 10 Years from Now Know Trend | The Future of GameFi | Master Class Know Why | The Future of Civil Society | Master Class Know How | Digital Evacuation: How to Save Lives in Conflict Zones Using Digital Media? The Case of Ukraine | Master Class Know Life | Mental Health and Wellbeing of Youth Activists | Master Class Know How | Connecting Nations: Ways of Building Bridges between Asia and Africa | Master Class Know Why | Unleashing Imagination of New Governance Model Inspired by Islam | Master ClassSpeakers: Alsha5angi, Arwa El-Khani, Dr. Emad Shahin, Emad Saif, Esra Özturk, Fadi El-Jardali, Hussein Amery, Linda Sarsour, Mohammed Mahmoud, Nasser Yassin, Riyaad Minty, Talha Karatas, Thembisa Fakude
17:15 Break17:15 - 17:35Break
17:35 Workshop: World Café Workshop17:35 - 19:05Facilitated discussion among Hubs and their communities about determining the pressing challenges of their local communities and proposing solutions to it. Speakers: Hadia Kawakiji
19:25 Tea Time Sessions19:25 - 20:25Tea Time Sessions
20:25 Closing Remarks20:25 - 21:30Closing RemarksSpeakers: Wadah Khanfar
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01mayallday2019 Al Sharq Youth Conference - Own Your Future

Event Details
2019 Al Sharq Youth Conference Motto of the Conference: ‘Own Your Future’ Date: May 1-2, 2019 Venue: Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur Overview The world is about to enter a new era, a period that is
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Event Details
2019 Al Sharq Youth Conference
Motto of the Conference: ‘Own Your Future’
Date: May 1-2, 2019
Venue: Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
Overview
The world is about to enter a new era, a period that is expected to be governed by Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and other disruptive technologies, an era where the definition of power has been transformed by those technologies, an era where the definition of ‘audience’ has modified to be ‘contributors’. The world of the future is all about automation, giving more power to the people, and creating an equal society. This is the world of new opportunities.
Embracing transformation is crucial for progress and innovation. It is the first step in replacing old systems with fresh ideas. Al Sharq Youth Annual Conference is housing an ideal hotbed for future critical knowledge, unique models and experiences in distinguished designed events that maximize networking, opportunities, increasing visibility of the participants and open new horizon toward positioning ourselves in the future of the world.
This year’s conference gathered approximately 1000 high achieving young leaders, high tech entrepreneurs and professionals along with investors, industry leaders and decision makers through a stimulating and unconventional program. The 2-day event will comprise a diverse variety of sessions including several dialogues, panels and debates that aimed at broadening the outlook of the participants to the future of the world.
Sponsors and Partners
Platinum Sponsor: Al Jazeera
Golden Sponsors: Turkish Airlines – Integral Media
Bronze Sponsors: PETRA – CIMB Islamic
Partners:
NESI Forum
World Startup Festival
Anadolu Agency
Youth Impact
Youth IGF Indonesia
Common Action Forum
Arabic Post
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Future Lab
Time
may 1 (Wednesday) - 2 (Thursday)
Speakers for this event
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Abdul Samad Khan
Abdul Samad Khan
Founder & CEO of Youth Impact
Founder & CEO of Youth Impact
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Abdulla Al Najjar
Abdulla Al Najjar
Executive Director of Global Brand and Communications at Al Jazeera Media Network
Executive Director of Global Brand and C...
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Agita Pasaribu
Agita Pasaribu
UN-Youth Internet Governance Forum Ambassador for Indonesia
UN-Youth Internet Governance Forum Ambas...
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Ambika Sangaran
Ambika Sangaran
Co-leading Biji-biji Ethical Fashion
Co-leading Biji-biji Ethical Fashion
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Amy Brann
Amy Brann
Author of Make Your Brain Work
Author of Make Your Brain Work
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Daniel CerVentus
Daniel CerVentus
Founder of NextUpAsia
Founder of NextUpAsia
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Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
President of the People\'s Justice Party
President of the People\'s Justice Party
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Datuk Vinod Sekhar
Datuk Vinod Sekhar
President and Group Chief Executive of Petra Group
President and Group Chief Executive of P...
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Dr. Jassim Sultan
Dr. Jassim Sultan
Strategic Planning Consultant
Strategic Planning Consultant
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Dr. Rajbans Signh
Dr. Rajbans Signh
Consultant at Pantai Hospital
Consultant at Pantai Hospital
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Dr.Majed Al-Ansari
Dr.Majed Al-Ansari
Head of Policy Department at Qatar University
Head of Policy Department at Qatar Unive...
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Enes Yalman
Enes Yalman
Secretary-General of IIFSO
Secretary-General of IIFSO
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Hamid Rashid
Hamid Rashid
Founder of the award winning Blockchain R&D technology organization FINTERRA
Founder of the award winning Blockchain ...
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Liew Chin Tong
Liew Chin Tong
Deputy Defense Minister of Malaysia
Deputy Defense Minister of Malaysia
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Mariem Masmoudi
Mariem Masmoudi
Associate Programme Officer at IDEA
Associate Programme Officer at IDEA
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Marty Natalegawa
Marty Natalegawa
Indonesian Diplomat
Indonesian Diplomat
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Merve Kavakci
Merve Kavakci
Turkish Republic’s Ambassador to Kuala Lumpur
Turkish Republic’s Ambassador to Kuala...
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Michael Jenkins
Michael Jenkins
CEO of Human Capital Leadership Institute
CEO of Human Capital Leadership Institut...
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Mohammad Abozeed
Mohammad Abozeed
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Mohammed Ali Aerosol
Mohammed Ali Aerosol
Founder of Soul City Arts
Founder of Soul City Arts
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Mohammed Nanabhay
Mohammed Nanabhay
Deputy CEO of Media Development Investment Fund
Deputy CEO of Media Development Investme...
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Mohammed Zaoud
Mohammed Zaoud
Co-Founder, Toledo Society
Co-Founder, Toledo Society
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Muhamed Ali Hajah Mydin
Muhamed Ali Hajah Mydin
CEO, Penang Skills Development Centre
CEO, Penang Skills Development Centre
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Munir Akari
Munir Akari
Policy, Economics Specialist - MENA
Policy, Economics Specialist - MENA
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Nicola Cerantola
Nicola Cerantola
Founder and Director of Ecologing
Founder and Director of Ecologing
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Rene Bernard
Rene Bernard
CEO & Founder of LuxTag & President of the Access Block chain Association (Malaysia)
CEO & Founder of LuxTag & President of t...
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Rina Neoh
Rina Neoh
Co-founder of Ficus Venture Capital
Co-founder of Ficus Venture Capital
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Rümeysa Kadak
Rümeysa Kadak
Member of the Turkish Parliament
Member of the Turkish Parliament
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Sami Zeidan
Sami Zeidan
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
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Teymoor Nabili
Teymoor Nabili
Journalist and Broadcaster Managing Editor, TheSignal.asia
Journalist and Broadcaster Managing Edit...
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Zamzam Ibrahim
Zamzam Ibrahim
President of National Union of Students (NUS)
President of National Union of Students ...
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- May 1, 2019
9:40 AM Welcoming Remark: Own Your Future9:40 AM - 10:00 AMMore than any other time before, the contributions of various human cultures are a must for humanity to move forward. The time of a homogeneous culture that rules over others has ended and it is the call for all of us to have a hand in the establishment of a more open and pluralistic global order where humanity lives in harmony with itself and the environment around it. The president of Al Sharq Forum, Wadah Khanfar will speak about how the future of humanity is heading towards more integrated world order, where hope and optimism are the tools to build a better future.Speakers: Wadah Khanfar
10:00 AM Keynote: The Pursuit of Global Justice10:00 AM - 10:35 AMThe need to build a peaceful new world order. The time is now to make a more effective investment in youth. Find out how the evaluation of youth spirit is gradually evolving.Speakers: YAB Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad
10:40 AM Keynote: The Courage to Tell the Truth in a World Dominated by Fake News10:40 AM - 11:00 AMMr. Al Najjar will discuss the ongoing challenges to news across the world as confidence in social media and TV news continues to take a battering. He will outline the specific challenges faced by Al Jazeera and how it has managed to overcome threats to its own existence against all oddsSpeakers: Abdulla Al Najjar
11:00 AM Panel: The World Order in the Age of Liquidity11:00 AM - 11:45 AMThe very structure of power is shifting from the highly centralized and hierarchical into a more flat, networked and decentralized one. However, this progress could be derailed by the rise of global fear, populist parties, and economic decline which have made our world order more unstable today. Find out what some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners believe are the main challenges we face as a global society, and how we can work together to overcome them.Speakers: John Keane, Marty Natalegawa, Merve Kavakci, Sami Zeidan
12:00 PM Dialogue: The Economy of Greed: Can Capitalism Reform Itself?12:00 PM - 12:30 PMEver since the 2008 Financial Crisis, there have been many calls to reform the global economy. Bankers, multinational corporations, and governments have all been blamed for creating the crisis, while many different alternatives to the financial capitalist model have been proposed by economists. Join us to find out what the fundamental challenges the global economy faces are, and how it may develop and reform in the future.Speakers: Datuk Vinod Sekhar, Liew Chin Tong
12:30 PM Spotlight: Towards a Circular Economy12:30 PM - 12:45 PMThe very essence of the economy should be about using things but not using them up. You reap what you sow, but what happens when you no longer sow? There are clear economic challenges we are facing, with the ‘consumption craze’ leading to mass inequality and environmental damage. Is there an alternative way to operate our economies? Join us to hear from a leading theorist on the Circular Economy model.Speakers: Nicola Cerantola
12:45 PM Spotlight: Reviving the Dream: Prospect of Revolution in a Conflict Prone World?12:45 PM - 1:00 PMOur world is dominated by conflcit and strife, and the dreams of millions around the world, for freedom and justice, have been silenced. Is there any hope for a better outcome, or do the forces of oppression and conflict hold all the power?Speakers: Dr.Majed Al-Ansari
2:00 PM Keynote: The Pillars of Civilization: How Can We Move Forward?2:00 PM - 2:15 PMIn the global rush for economic prosperity and political power, we have forgotten our ethics, with these concepts no longer holding a place of importance in many of our societies. How can we move forward while not ignoring the principles of our civilization?Speakers: Dr. Jassim Sultan
2:15 PM Spotlight: The Value of Art2:15 PM - 2:30 PMThe value of art is not only in its beauty but also in its substance. As part of modern art experience, join us and analyze artistic expressions with Aerosol Ali.
2:30 PM Panel: Homosapiens 2.0: Education for a New Age2:30 PM - 3:00 PMEducation serves many purposes for both citizens and governments alike and is one of the core factors determining a nation’s future prosperity. However, are our educational systems keeping up with rapid changes in our societies? How has technology impacted education? And how can we make education more relevant to the changing economic jobs market?Speakers: Muhamed Ali Hajah Mydin, Munir Akari
3:00 PM Spotlight: Industry 4.0: People, Process & Technology3:00 PM - 3:15 PMHear from a powerful industry veteran as he unveils the secrets of getting started on your organization’s journey towards Industry 4.0.
3:15 PM Dialogue Powered By Aljazeera Media network: Media at Crossroads3:15 PM - 4:00 PMIn a world where videos are becoming shorter, audiences are increasingly fragmented, budgets are decreasing, and the freedom of journalists is jeopardized, how will traditional journalistic principles survive?Speakers: Teymoor Nabili
- May 2, 2019
9:30 AM Keynote: Today's Offspring, Tomorrow's Leader9:30 AM - 9:50 AM..Speakers: Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
9:50 AM Dialogue: Non-Negotiables for Young People9:50 AM - 10:30 AMSome of our current systems are hindering our capability to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the world and its communities. Are human-centric values strong enough the basis of our structure?Speakers: Enes Yalman, Mohammed Zaoud, Munir Akari, Rümeysa Kadak
10:30 AM Spotlight: How Healthy is the Internet?10:30 AM - 10:45 AMThe internet is a global public resource that belongs to all of us equally. Sharing findings from Mozilla’s 2019 Internet Health Report, we will look at what’s helping and what’s hurting the internet across five issues, from personal experience to global concerns. These five issues are: 1- Is it safe? 2- How open is it? 3- Who is welcome? 4- Who can succeed? 5- Who controls it?Speakers: Mohammed Nanabhay
10:45 AM Debate: AI brings more harm than it does good10:45 AM - 11:15 AMOne of man’s exceptional inventions is Artificial Intelligence. AI has been infiltrating more and more fields that were previously handled by humans. It has transformed the way numerous domains function and is continuing to insinuate itself into many more. Its ability to mimic cognitive functions has enabled it to take over many tasks that previously required a human presence and do the job just as well or even better. 1- Will AI be the doom of humanity or expand our world beyond what we previously imagined possible? 2- How far can AI development advance? 3- In what scopes of life will AI make human labour redundant? 4- What new prospects does AI create? 5- What other impacts will AI have on businesses, governments, education and life in general?
11:15 AM Spotlight: Blockchain: A Hype or Hope?11:15 AM - 11:30 AMOriginally devised for the digital currency Bitcoin, blockchain has since diversified its uses. In this segment we would like to explore; 1- The strengths that blockchain possesses and its limitations. 2- The characteristics that contribute to its durability and robustness. 3- What industries have been disrupted or could be disrupted by blockchain? 4- What industries can benefit from it?Speakers: Rene Bernard
2:00 PM Spotlight: Fresh from the Oven: Brain Scientist2:00 PM - 2:15 PMWe often hear the strongest brains survive. Join us as Amy Brann reveals some important truths about how our brains work. Armed with this knowledge and Amy’s useful techniques, we can boost our productivity and free up space for creative tasks. Gear up, business leaders, parents, and teachers, to know the science of brain!Speakers: Amy Brann
2:15 PM Spotlight: From Fear to Accomplishment2:15 PM - 2:30 PMThe biggest hindrance to reaching our goals is sometimes our own insecurities and fears of failure. Fear that we are not good enough to achieve what we want to. 1- How can we attempt to dissipate our fears and insecurities? 2- How can we power through hardships or difficulties and diminish the barriers they set? 3- How can we clear our minds of self-doubt and the feeling of not being built for the job?Speakers: Daniel CerVentus
3:15 PM Spotlight: The Ties that Bind Us3:15 PM - 3:30 PM.
11:30 AM Spotlight: EI & AI in the Age of Digital Disruption11:30 AM - 11:45 AMIn this talk we will ask: what do workplaces need to look like now and in the future if they are to be healthy and fulfilling environments for human beings? With digital transformation gathering pace across many sectors throughout the world, we also want to consider this question: what might a great place to work look like where people are happy and supported, where engagement levels are high and productivity looks great, where the organization itself is not only embracing digital transformation but leading the charge – simply put, what do organizations need to do to be able to claim to be really human (represented by EI – Emotional Intelligence) and really digitally-savvy (represented- for simplicity of purpose – by AI – Artificial Intelligence, and all it encompasses)?Speakers: Michael Jenkins
11:30 AM Spotlight: Waste: The Hidden Treasure!11:30 AM - 11:45 AMWhat is your waste actually worth? How should businesses handle the costs of waste disposal and waste management? How much of waste makes its way to our oceans and the rising concerns with regards to recycling. How can companies make uncostly, efficient, and effective contributions towards a more sustainable future?Speakers: Ambika Sangaran
3:00 PM Spotlight: Digital Inclusion: Towards Industry 4.03:00 PM - 3:15 PM.Speakers: Agita Pasaribu
2:30 PM Panel: Turning Ideas into big businesses2:30 PM - 3:00 PMThis session will be a panel discussion on the industries of the future and the means to convert ideas into millions. How to be able to identify ideas with potential and nurture them into a successful enterprise. 1- What steps can be taken to initiate and launch a business? 2- What are methods to retain a business afloat in its early stages? 3- What repercussions should be kept in consideration when fostering a new idea?Speakers: Rina Neoh
2:30 PM Spotlight: E-Sports: The New Career2:30 PM - 2:45 PMHow big is the E-sports market? How fast are E-sports growing? We will highlight the factors that will determine this new industry’s growth and the size of the market.
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07octallday2017 Al Sharq Youth Conference - Embracing the Future

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2017 Al Sharq Youth Conference Motto of the Conference: ‘Embracing the Future’ Date: October 7-8, 2017 Venue: Hilton Bosphorus Hotel Overview ASY Annual Conference 2017 is the first interactive conference in Al Sharq region
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2017 Al Sharq Youth Conference
Motto of the Conference: ‘Embracing the Future’
Date: October 7-8, 2017
Venue: Hilton Bosphorus Hotel
Overview
ASY Annual Conference 2017 is the first interactive conference in Al Sharq region to bring hundreds of worldwide experts and exceptional and outstanding youth together to discuss the trending future patterns in politics, business, technology, science and art in a city that bridges East and West.
The two-day event was filled with intriguing dialogues and discussions, creative workshops, challenging competitions, networking sessions and diverse artistic performances and exhibitions. The conference aimed to create awareness among the youth regarding the future and find a way to navigate through an ever-changing world.
The conference was conducted in three main languages: Arabic, English and Turkish.
The Annual Conference brings together approximately 800 youth and young leaders from all over the world. It is largest youth-lead conference in the region, and it grapples with and discusses the region’s future in the utmost seriousness with renowned scholars and media personnel. It promises excellence and success, and ultimately – a result, which feeds into the annual projects it undertakes.
Sponsors and Partners
TIKA
Ministry of Culture – Turkey
ALjazeera
Ministry of Culture- Qatar
OIC
TRT wrold
ibn Khaldon university
http://astrolabeapp.com/.
Noon post
Arab innovation netwokr
https://www.elrozana.com/
bitchain
vision markez ro2ya
integral media
huff post
Time
october 7 (Saturday) - 8 (Sunday)
Speakers for this event
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Khalid Hajji
Khalid Hajji
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Ahmad Ashkar
Ahmad Ashkar
Founder & CEO of Hult Prize -
Abdulkareem Aouir
Abdulkareem Aouir
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Abdullah Najjar
Abdullah Najjar
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Abigail Harrison
Abigail Harrison
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Al Anesty
Al Anesty
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Bilal hassam
Bilal hassam
Director at British Muslim TV. -
Daren Frankil
Daren Frankil
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Dena Takruri
Dena Takruri
Senior Presenter at AJ+ -
Faisal Dawjee
Faisal Dawjee
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Hamed Jafari
Hamed Jafari
Co-founder TechRasa -
Haroon Meer
Haroon Meer
Security Geek at Thinkst. We build -
Harun Rashid
Harun Rashid
Co-Founder of Islamic Design house -
Heather Lison
Heather Lison
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Ibrahim Junaidi
Ibrahim Junaidi
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Imiteaz Ahmad
Imiteaz Ahmad
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Jafar Mahallati
Jafar Mahallati
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Kaan akin
Kaan akin
Founding Partner and CEO @Hackquarters
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Kerim Ture
Kerim Ture
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Lurdes Vidal Bertran
Lurdes Vidal Bertran
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Mahathir Mohammad
Mahathir Mohammad
Prime Minister of Malaysia -
Malia Bouattia
Malia Bouattia
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Meltem Demirors
Meltem Demirors
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Mohamed Hassan
Mohamed Hassan
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Mohammad Dangor
Mohammad Dangor
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Muhammad Bayazid
Muhammad Bayazid
Director/Producer based in the United States. -
Nihad Awad
Nihad Awad
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Ott vatter
Ott vatter
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Patrick Milton
Patrick Milton
postdoctoral research fellow at Freie Universität Berlin -
Racheal Anne Sibley
Racheal Anne Sibley
Vice President of Product Marketing at Leap Motion -
Riyad Mintee
Riyad Mintee
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Sami Zaidan
Sami Zaidan
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Sanad Boshnaq
Sanad Boshnaq
Expert in advanced technology and semiconductors from Japan -
Shadi Rahimi
Shadi Rahimi
Senior Producer at AJ+ -
Sirin Hamsho
Sirin Hamsho
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Sumaya Abdelqader
Sumaya Abdelqader
City councilwoman in Milan-Italy -
Tamer Mohammad
Tamer Mohammad
Founder of Aspect Biosystems Ltd -
Tarik Yousef
Tarik Yousef
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Vit Jedilcka
Vit Jedilcka
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Wadah Khanfar
Wadah Khanfar
Al Sharq Forum President
Al Sharq Forum President
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Yavuz Fettahoglu
Yavuz Fettahoglu
Former President of Genç Müsiad -
Zamir Iqbal
Zamir Iqbal
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Zeynep Coskun
Zeynep Coskun
Research Fellow at Al Sharq Forum
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- October 7, 2017
10:15 Welcoming Remark10:15 - 10:40 Embracing the FutureSpeakers: Mr. Waddah Khanfar
10:40 Keynote Speaker10:40 - 11:00 My Message to the Leaders of the FutureSpeakers: Mahathir Mohammad
11:00 ASY TALK Video11:00 - 11:10The Future is Auspicious: Welcome to Al Sharq YouthSpeakers: Ibrahim Junaidi
11:10 Al Jazeera Talk11:10 - 11:25Young People’s Reactions to Transformations in Media: An Outlook on the Future
11:10 Spotlight 111:10 - 11:25The Future will be DecentralizedSpeakers: Vit Jedilcka
11:25 Spotlight 211:25 - 11:35Technological Advancements & the Future of Democracy
12:20 PM Spotlight 312:20 PM - 12:30 PMCreative Chaos: Westphalia LessonsSpeakers: Patrick Milton
12:30 PM Spotlight 412:30 PM - 12:40 PMA Blockchain RevolutionSpeakers: Daren Frankil
12:40 PM The World, Ten Years from Now12:40 PM - 1:40 PMPanelSpeakers: Jafar Mahallati, Lurdes Vidal Bertran, Mohammad Dangor, Nihad Awad
3:00 PM Keynote Speaker3:00 PM - 3:20 PMCutting through the Clutter: Where to for the Media?Speakers: Al Anesty
3:20 PM Spotlight 53:20 PM - 3:30 PMBreaking Taboos Speakers: Bilal hassam
3:30 PM Spotlight 63:30 PM - 3:40 PMDigitizing the State Speakers: Ott vatter
3:40 PM Spotlight 73:40 PM - 3:50 PMThe New Age of HumanitarianismSpeakers: Heather Lison
3:50 PM Panel3:50 PM - 4:30 PMJewar: The Future of Pluralism in Al Sharq Speakers: Khalid Hajji, Faisal Dawjee, Zeynep Coskun
5:00 PM Spotlight 85:00 PM - 5:10 PMVR , AR and the Future of Journalism Speakers: Racheal Anne Sibley
5:10 PM Spotlight 95:10 PM - 5:20 PMBig Data for Big Times! What you Need to KnowSpeakers: Imiteaz Ahmad
5:20 PM Dialogue5:20 PM - 5:50 PMWhat Happens when we Snap out of it, and the Buzz Fades? The Future of Media.Speakers: Dena Takruri, Muhammad Bayazid, Shadi Rahimi
- October 8, 2017
10:30 AM Keynote Speaker10:30 AM - 10:50 AMThe Future of Money and Investment: What’s Just Beyond the Horizon?Speakers: Ahmad Ashkar
10:50 AM Dialogue10:50 AM - 11:30 AMBuilding Novel Businesses, Differently Speakers: Hamed Jafari, Kerim Ture
11:30 AM Spotlight 111:30 AM - 11:40 AMThe Future of Commerce: A Digital Currency RevolutionSpeakers: Meltem Demirors
11:40 AM Spotlight 211:40 AM - 11:50 AMHow Can Business Boost Culture?Speakers: Harun Rashid
12:30 AM Panel12:30 AM - 1:20 PMThe Future of Al Sharq Region and the Islamic World: Economics, Businesses, and YouthSpeakers: Sami Zaidan, Tarik Yousef, Yavuz Fettahoglu, Zamir Iqbal
2:20 AM Spotlight 32:20 AM - 2:30 AMArtificial Intelligence and the Future of YouSpeakers: Abdulkareem Aouir
2:30 AM Spotlight 52:30 AM - 2:40 AMThe Future of your Organs: 3D BioprintingSpeakers: Tamer Mohammad
2:40 AM Spotlight 62:40 AM - 2:50 AMThe Mars GenerationSpeakers: Abigail Harrison
2:50 AM Spotlight 72:50 AM - 3:00 AMThe Great War of SemiconductorsSpeakers: Sanad Boshnaq
3:00 PM Spotlight 8 3:00 PM - 3:10 PMThe Internet, Cyberwar, Nation States and YouSpeakers: Haroon Meer
4:50 AM Panel4:50 AM - 5:50 AMWhat is Next? A Generation of Enabled YouthSpeakers: Kaan akin, Malia Bouattia, Mohamed Hassan, Riyad Mintee, Sirin Hamsho, Sumaya Abdelqader
5:50 AM Closing Remarks5:50 AM - 6:00 AMClosing RemarksSpeakers: Wadah Khanfar
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29aprallday2016 Al Sharq Youth Conference - New Era

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Overview: Al Sharq Youth Conference 2016 focused on various issues ranging from politics to media to propose a new vision for the future of Al Sharq region. Many high-profile speakers
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Overview: Al Sharq Youth Conference 2016 focused on various issues ranging from politics to media to propose a new vision for the future of Al Sharq region. Many high-profile speakers gave their speeches on various groundbreaking topics. The conference was held in an interactive way where the admitted attendees had the chance to participate in the live polls during the events. As a pre-event activity, a Hackathon was held where the youth gathered to present their innovative ideas and showcase their unique talents and skills for the betterment of the region. For youth who have entrepreneurial ideas, a Pitch competition was held where the youth had the opportunity to speak about their pioneering ideas and present them to an esteemed jury and the audience.
Time
april 29 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Istanbul
Speakers for this event
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Khalid Hajji
Khalid Hajji
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Ahmad Ashkar
Ahmad Ashkar
Founder & CEO of Hult Prize -
Abdulkareem Aouir
Abdulkareem Aouir
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Abdullah Al-Shayji
Abdullah Al-Shayji
Professor of International Relations and Political Science - Kuwait University
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Abdullah Najjar
Abdullah Najjar
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Abigail Harrison
Abigail Harrison
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Ahmad Al Assad
Ahmad Al Assad
Founder - Talentology Training
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Al Anesty
Al Anesty
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Ala Hamdan
Ala Hamdan
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Amel Ouchenane
Amel Ouchenane
PhD, Political Science
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Amer Sayyed Omar
Amer Sayyed Omar
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Anas Ghanaiem
Anas Ghanaiem
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Bilal hassam
Bilal hassam
Director at British Muslim TV. -
Dima Al Khatib
Dima Al Khatib
Managing Director - AJ+
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Ebrahim Rasool
Ebrahim Rasool
Former South African Ambassador to the U.S.
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Fahad Sarwani
Fahad Sarwani
Co-Founder - Falaq Training
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Hassan Imran
Hassan Imran
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Haytham Al-Salameh
Haytham Al-Salameh
Director of Science Policy and Management Qatar Foundation
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Ibrahim Turhan
Ibrahim Turhan
MP, Former CEO - Istanbul Borsa
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Jamal El-Shayyal
Jamal El-Shayyal
Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
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Kürşad Mahmat
Kürşad Mahmat
TIKA
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Lina Kreidie
Lina Kreidie
Professor, American University of Beirut
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Mert Oktem
Mert Oktem
Turkish Entrepreneur
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Mesut Özcan
Mesut Özcan
Director of Diplomacy Academy of Turkish FM and PM Advisor
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Munir Fasheh
Munir Fasheh
The Arab Education Forum Director
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Nabeel Al-Azami
Nabeel Al-Azami
Founder & Director, Murabbi Consulting
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Nicolas Khoury
Nicolas Khoury
Presenter - AJ+ Arabi
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Rafe Haneef
Rafe Haneef
CEO - Group Islamic Banking
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Resul Serdar Ataş
Resul Serdar Ataş
TRT, Managing Editor
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Riyaad Minty
Riyaad Minty
Digital Manager - TRT International
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Samah Safi
Samah Safi
Creative Director & Filmmaker, LightArt Media
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Talal Yassine
Talal Yassine
OAM, Managing Director - Crescent Wealth
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Wadah Khanfar
Wadah Khanfar
Al Sharq Forum President
Al Sharq Forum President
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Yousef Al-Naimi
Yousef Al-Naimi
Al Sharq Youth
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Zeynep Coskun
Zeynep Coskun
Research Fellow at Al Sharq Forum
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- April 29, 2016
9:00 Registration9:00 - 10:00Registration
10:00 Opening Statement10:00 - 10:45"Al Sharq: A New Era"Speakers: Wadah Khanfar
10:45 Al Sharq Spotlight10:45 - 11:45"From Scratch" Ala Hamdan
"A New Era of Mentorship" Yousef Nabil Al-Naimi
"10 Things I Learned While Making the Film "Inspiration" Samah Safi.
Creative Director & Filmmaker, LightArt Media "It's Time our Region takes Sustainability Seriously" Mert Oktem
"Who Said we're not Talented?" Ahmad Al Assad12:30 Al Sharq Special Session (1)12:30 - 14:00"Is it Time for a New Paradigm?: Islam, Knowledge and the Future" Is it high time for a new knowledge paradigm?: Islam and science in a changing world
A special session with:
Mr Wadah Khanfar,& Dr Haytham Al-Salameh,16:00 Al Sharq Debate16:00 - 17:30"The Future of the Region - Integrated or Independent States?"
Dr. Mesut Özcan & Hassan Imran,
Vs
Dr. Abdullah Al-Shayji & Zeynep Coşkun,
Moderated by Dr. Mohammed Affan17:30 Sponsors Session17:30 - 18:15TRT - Resul Serdar Ataş TIKA - Kürşad Mahmat
18:30 Al Sharq Café18:30 - 20:30One thing brings us all together...fun!
- April 30, 2016
10:00 Opening Statement10:00 - 10:30Al Sharq & The International Community: A proposal for a New EraSpeakers: Ebrahim Rasool
10:30 Al Sharq Spotlight10:30 - 11:30"A New Era starts with a New Vision" Fahad Sarwani
"Jewar for a New Era" Amel Ouchenane
"It's not all bad news :)" Nicolas Khoury
"The Wise Owl & the Cunning Fox" Nabeel Al-Azami
"100 years since Sykes-Picot: Creating a New Reality, Ushering in a New Era" Jamal El-Shayyal12:00 Political Track Roundtable12:00 - 12:22"Trauma, War and Displacement in Al Sharq Region: The Aftermath"Speakers: Lina Kreidie
12:22 Economic Track Roundtable12:22 - 12:44“A New Era of Islamic Finance for a New Era of Al Sharq”Speakers: Ibrahim Turhan, Rafe Haneef, Talal Yassine
12:45 Media Track Roundtable12:45 - 13:05"Breaking traditions for a New Era in Media"
Moderated by Ala HamdanSpeakers: Dima Al Khatib, Riyaad Minty13:05 International Track workshop (Closed Roundtable)13:05 - 13:30"A New Era of Global Networking"
- AIESEC
- One Young World
- Ashoka
- World Economic Forum Global Shapers
- Creative Society
- Social Good
- Impact Hub
- Common Action Forum
- Junior Chamber International
- TEDx
- Enactus
- African Leadership Academy
- Ethical Leaders
- Zedni Network
- International Islamic Federation of Students
- Young MUSIAD
- Al Sharq Youth15:30 Al Sharq Special Session (2)15:30 - 17:00"A New Era of Wisdom"
A special session with:
- Munir Fasheh
- Khalid Hajji
Moderated by Dr Haytham Al-Salameh17:15 Al Sharq Pitch17:15 - 18:15Presentation of 4 Projects
18:15 Closing Session18:15 - 19:30
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16aprallday2015 Al Sharq Youth Conference - Engaging the Future

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Al Sharq Youth Conference is the yearly convention for the network. It brings together all key members and partners of the network and sets the agenda for the coming year. Overview:
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Al Sharq Youth Conference is the yearly convention for the network. It brings together all key members and partners of the network and sets the agenda for the coming year.
Overview:
Al Sharq Youth hosted its annual conference between April 16–19, 2015. The Conference targeted about 300 active youth from Al Sharq region. The event mainly tackled topics related to the fields of media, politics/strategy, and economy, it was divided into open panels that discussed the important transformations on the network’s areas of focus.
In addition, a pre-event activity was held: a media/technology Hackathon, where seven teams of media, technology and design experts participated. In the closing ceremony Al Sharq Youth awarded the winning team in the Hackathon program.
Time
april 16 (Thursday) - 19 (Sunday)
Location
Istanbul
Speakers for this event
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ِِِAbdallah Absi
ِِِAbdallah Absi
Zoomal
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Abdulhafiz Al Sawi
Abdulhafiz Al Sawi
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Ahmet Uysal
Ahmet Uysal
Marmara University
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Antoine Laurent
Antoine Laurent
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Basheer Nafi
Basheer Nafi
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Cemalettin Hasimi
Cemalettin Hasimi
Turkish Prime Ministry
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Clayton Swisher
Clayton Swisher
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Dan Gillmor
Dan Gillmor
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Erdal Karagol
Erdal Karagol
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Erol Ozvar
Erol Ozvar
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Galip Dalay
Galip Dalay
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Haroon Meer
Haroon Meer
Security Geek at Thinkst. We build -
Ibrahim Kalin
Ibrahim Kalin
Presidential Spokesperson, Ambassador, Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidency and Special Adviser to the President of Turkey
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Ibrahim Turhan
Ibrahim Turhan
MP, Former CEO - Istanbul Borsa
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Inga Thordar
Inga Thordar
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Jacques Rosselin
Jacques Rosselin
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Mamdouh Elwali
Mamdouh Elwali
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Peter Oborne
Peter Oborne
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Riyaad Minty
Riyaad Minty
Digital Manager - TRT International
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Sami Zeidan
Sami Zeidan
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
Senior Presenter at Al Jazeera English
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Serah Rono
Serah Rono
Code Of Africa
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Wadah Khanfar
Wadah Khanfar
Al Sharq Forum President
Al Sharq Forum President
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Yaser Abu Hilalah
Yaser Abu Hilalah
Al Jazeera
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- April 16, 2015
9:00 Media Hackathon in partnership with GEN9:00 - 22:00Media Hackathon in partnership with GEN
- April 17, 2015
9:00 Media Hackathon in partnership with GEN9:00 - 22:00Media Hackathon in partnership with GEN
- April 18, 2015
9:00 Introduction & Opening Remarks9:00 - 9:30Introduction & Opening Remarks Speakers: Wadah Khanfar
9:30 Panel 1: The Middle East between regional dynamics and popular aspirations.9:30 - 11:00The Middle East between regional dynamics and popular aspirations.Speakers: Basheer Nafi, Peter Oborne, Sami Zaidan, Wadah Khanfar
11:30 Politics: Soft power, public diplomacy and the premises of a new foreign policy11:30 - 12:00Politics: Soft power, public diplomacy and the premises of a new foreign policySpeakers: Cemalettin Hasimi
12:00 Censorship 2.0 - User generated content vs sock puppets12:00 - 12:30Media: Censorship 2.0 - User-generated content vs sock puppets.Speakers: Haroon Meer
12:30 Starting data journalism in a newsroom 12:30 - 13:00Media: Starting data journalism in a newsroom Speakers: Antoine Laurent
15:00 A vision for regional economic integration.15:00 - 16:30Panel 2: A vision for regional economic integration.
Moderator: Galip DalaySpeakers: Erdal Karagol, Erol Ozvar, Mamdouh Elwali17:00 Investigative journalism in the age of information.17:00 - 17:45Media: Investigative journalism in the age of information. Speakers: Clayton Swisher
17:45 Crowdfunding for media startups. 17:45 - 18:30Media: Crowdfunding for media startups. Speakers: ِِِAbdallah Absi
- April 19, 2015
9:30 In the Era of State Surveillance, Who Controls the Media?9:30 - 11:00Panel 3: In the Era of State Surveillance, Who Controls the Media?
Moderator: Sami Zeidan Speakers: Dan Gillmor, Peter Oborne, Yaser Abu Hilalah11:30 Arab Spring Future: a transitional phase from old style authoritarianism to a new style authoritarianism or the breakout of a continuing generational transformation?11:30 - 13:00Politics: Arab Spring Future: a transitional phase from old style authoritarianism to a new style authoritarianism or the breakout of a continuing generational transformation? Speakers: Ahmet Uysal
11:30 Economic features of the regional projects in the region11:30 - 13:00Economy: Economic features of the regional projects in the regionSpeakers: Abdulhafiz Al Sawi
11:30 Hyperlocal News: the latest trends from around the world11:30 - 13:00Media: Hyperlocal News: the latest trends from around the world Speakers: Jacques Rosselin
11:30 Developing a digital strategy for youth11:30 - 13:00Media: Developing a digital strategy for youth Speakers: Inga Thordar
15:00 The future, and opportunities of regional economic integration15:00 - 15:30The future, and opportunities of regional economic integration.Speakers: Ibrahim Turhan
15:30 Regional integration, world examples, and what relevance for MENA?15:30 - 17:00Politics: Regional integration, world examples, and what relevance for MENA? Speakers: Galip Dalay
15:30 Going viral online: engagement and the impact of video15:30 - 17:00Media: Going viral online: engagement and the impact of video.Speakers: Riyaad Minty
15:30 The rise of Global South startups and how to network15:30 - 17:00Media: The rise of Global South startups and how to network.Speakers: Serah Rono
18:00 Closing Remarks18:00 - 19:00Closing Remarks