On 9 September 2023 at the Wyndham Hotel West Bay, the Qatar Youth Power Conference 2023 concluded with roars of success! The event brought together 250 students, 19 guest speakers, 8 sponsors including the Swiss Embassy in Qatar, Rayyan Water, and KPMG Qatar, and 3 partners including the Mexican Embassy in Qatar and Doha Debates, was organised entirely by 16 high-school and university students based in Qatar.
The conference consisted of interactive workshops, keynote speeches, and panel discussions on a range of issues and topics including entrepreneurship, climate change, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence. Guest speakers included Nawaal Akram, a disability advocate acknowledged on BBC’s 100 Women programme, Dr. Evren Tok, Associate Dean of Community Engagement at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Public Policy, and Jose Saucedo of DEAP Qatar.
Qatar Youth Power is a fully student-initiated and led platform in Qatar to empower the youth of Qatar to positively impact their communities through learning from the nation’s brightest leaders and change-makers, impacting over 3000 students to date.
Founded in 2021 during the pandemic by then 17-year-old highschooler Natalie Magness, QYP began as an online conference which has now grown into a platform that regularly organises events and programs with brands and companies based in Qatar to expand opportunities to more young people. Examples include celebrating International Youth Day at the Hilton Hotel Doha and an insight evening into professional services at KPMG Qatar. Upcoming events include a cultural exchange at the Mexican Embassy in Qatar in association with Doha Portals and a fitness workshop at Strongbox Fitness.
When asked about what makes QYP so special, Natalie, now incoming final-year student at University College London, says that it is the authenticity that comes from being by youth, for youth that enables them to truly connect with students, know their needs, and provide a platform for their voices to be heard.
Following recognition and interest from notable bodies and individuals, the QYP team now look forward to working with more entities in a range of industries and causes to further develop, connect, and empower the next generation of leaders in Qatar.
RELATED: Qatar Youth Power to host third conference in September 2023
Source and cover image credit: Press Release
Follow us on our social media channels:
@ILQlive
@ILQlive
@ILoveQtr
ILoveQatar
You have successfully registered your account!
Please confirm your e-mail address by clicking on the URL sent to you.The e-mail usually arrives in 5-10 minutes.
How ajeeb was that!? Thanks for contributing to our community! Your post will appear after we take a quick look!
