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Presently, the world economy is experiencing a protracted crisis. Further, diminishing resources in an ever-increasing population presents additional challenges and in order to improve the situation both locally and globally, we need new types of entrepreneurial thinking. The aim of the Youth Global Forum 2017 is to bring young people together to discuss and redefine what it means to be thinking as an entrepreneur in today’s economic climate.
One of the key visions of the UAE’s national agenda is to develop a sustainable knowledge-based economy in addition to becoming one of the world leaders in the Human Development Index. As such, the cosmopolitan city of Dubai was an obvious choice to host this year’s Youth Global Forum which will be focused on Ethical Entrepreneurship in the Time of a Competitive Knowledge-based Economy.
Through a series of educational and interactive workshops and keynote speeches led by a team of highly-accomplished guest speakers, over 100 participants from across the globe will be presented with the opportunity to unlock their leadership potential and increase professional growth.
Additionally, participants of the Youth Global Forum Forum 2017 will have a direct opportunity to apply for Youth Time International Movement's Idea Grant - with the winner acquiring direct support toward the implementation of his or her project. Other winners are awarded one year bachelor/masters scholarships by Anglo American University and Zagreb School of Business.
Thanks to a comprehensive program filled with interactive talks and workshops conducted by esteemed speakers, participants at the event will be equipped with the necessary tools to build the foundations for success in their future entrepreneurial endeavors.
From Brazil to China, Canada to Indonesia, participants will have the opportunity to meet with over 100 likeminded young entrepreneurs travelling from all corners of the globe. They’ll also be given the chance to network with experts in the fields of business, startups, science and technology.
Through Youth Time International Movement's cultural exchange program, participants will join together to celebrate diversity during trips to some of Dubai’s most exciting attractions, including a day on the dunes whilst taking part on a desert safari!
A harmonious combination of educational and cultural exchange programs encourages participants to become creative, innovative and responsible. This will help young people to foster leadership, human values and a sense of social responsibility toward the global community in addition to leaving them feeling empowered. Through a series of workshops, masterclasses, and keynote speeches presented by honorable guests, participants will gain added insight on different perspectives related to entrepreneurship. Topics include:
Participants with innovative business for social impact ideas will be given the chance to present their own entrepreneurial projects, with the best being awarded Youth Time's Idea Grant to realize it. Other prizes will include a full scholarship at Zagreb School of Business and a one-year scholarship at Anglo American University. This year, the project themes include:
Attendees of the Youth Global Forum will also have the chance to explore Dubai and immerse themselves within UAE culture throughout Youth Time International Movement's traditional cultural exchange program. This year’s itinerary includes trips to see some of the city’s most famous attractions in addition to a day spent on safari in the desert. From henna painting to sandboarding, camel rides to dune bashing, participants will have an unforgettable experience!
Youth Time International Movement (YT) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established in Prague in 2010. YT offers a unique opportunity for young people from all over the world to take part in a tangible network for young active social leaders, as it provides a platform where they can discuss and solve social issues they encounter in their daily lives. YT also offers young people the opportunity to speak with acknowledged professionals and specialists, it supports an open dialogue between younger and older generations, as well as between social and governmental institutes. YT believes that sharing experiences and knowledge can help in constructing a positive future for the current generation as well for generations to come.
GAYSW is the supreme governmental authority responsible for the welfare of youth and sport sector in United Arab Emirates. GAYSW is playing a leading role in providing a positive attractive environment that enables youth (including the gifted and talented) to develop physical and mental abilities, utilize free time, improve creative skills, deepen national identity principles, instill loyalty, belonging and voluntary work sense. It works also on competitive, recreational and traditional sport development and how to provide a healthy clean environment (free of doping) to carry it out, and make possible to upgrade results at national and international levels.
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Confirmed Speakers for the Youth Global Forum Dubai 2017.
| Dr. Allam Ahmed | Mr. Yousef Khalili | Dr. Vladimir Yakunin |
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| Founding Director of Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) and Founding President of World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) |
Head of Smart City Consulting Practice and Smart City As-A-Service at NXN (formerly neXgen) | Chairman at Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute |
  Pre-event interview to YT magazine |
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| Mr. Jimmy Gani | Mr. Roman Vishnevskiy | Ms. Dana Afriza |
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| Executive Director & CEO IPMI International Business School | Managing Partner at United Traders LLC, | Director of External Relations & Communication at IPMI |
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Pre-event interview to YT magazine |
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| Ms. Dorotea Milas |
Mr. Mohammad Shaheed Khan |
Dr. Delfina Fantini van Ditmar |
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| Lecturer at Zagreb School of Business | President (Bahrain), Harvard Business School Club of GCC | Visiting Lecturer |
| Pre-event interview to YT magazine |
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Past speakers at earlier YT Forums and Summer Schools have included:
| Nick Fewings | Richard Werner | Waleed Sadek |
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| CEO, Ngagementworks |
Director, Centre for Banking, Finance and Sustainable Development |
Co-chair Sustainable Development Commission, United Nations |
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| Ekkehard Ernst | Felix Marquardt | Dr. Bruno Sergi |
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Founding partner of Geneva Economics |
Founder, Youthonomics | Instructor of The Economics of Emerging Markets Asia and Eastern Europe and Political Economy of Russia and China at Harvard University |
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| Carlo Ratti | Farah Mohamed | Lorraine Nugent |
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| Founder & CEO, Carlo Ratti Association | CEO, G(irls)20 | Founding Partner, Young Start-up Talent |
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| Peter Loescher | Rolf Schmidt-Holtz | Rob Van Kranenburg |
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| Former CEO, Siemens AG | Founder, Just Software AG | Co-founder, Internet of People |
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