The 9th International Al Sharq Youth Conference is set to take place on December 12-13, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Under the theme “Shaping the East: From Vision to Impact,” this critical platform will bring together youth, thought leaders, and active institutions to move beyond discussion and draw a collaborative and effective path forward for the region in a rapidly changing world.
Event Details
- What: The 9th International Al Sharq Youth Conference.
- When: December 12-13, 2025.
- Where: Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Focus Areas: Geopolitics, Economic Renewal, Technological Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, and Identity.
About The Event
In a world of rapid transformations, the Al Sharq Youth Conference serves as a practical forum for collective action. Its core mission is to transition “From Vision to Impact” by building a framework that translates strategic cooperation and innovation into concrete steps. The conference is designed to unite young leaders and established thinkers to co-create a future based on collaboration, justice, and strategic influence.
What to Expect
The conference features a unique structure designed to foster deep engagement and tangible outcomes through three distinct “spaces”:
- Inspiration Spaces: Engage in deep thinking through keynote sessions, expert-led workshops, and advisory sessions designed to spark bold new visions and enhance strategic awareness.
- Thinking Spaces: Participate in interactive roundtables, dynamic debates, and collaborative sessions aimed at challenging conventional ideas and generating new solutions.
- Action Spaces: Move from theory to practice in simulation areas, private planning sessions, and dedicated innovation labs focused on building real-world strategies and solutions.
Key Thematic Tracks
The discussions and workshops will revolve around five critical action areas:
- Geopolitical Positioning & Strategic Sovereignty: Crafting a unified regional vision in global affairs.
- Renewing the Economic Vision: Designing new economic models, including social entrepreneurship and alternative finance.
- Horizons of Innovation & Technology: Harnessing transformative tech like AI, biotech, and renewable energy.
- Identity & Renewing the Social Fabric: Reviving a collective identity while embracing diversity and social cohesion.
- Influential Narratives & Movements of Change: Using media and civil society as tools for transformation.
How to Attend
Applications to attend this curated gathering of active youth and thought leaders are now open. Interested participants are encouraged to apply to be part of the conversation.
About The Organizers
The event is organized by Al Sharq Youth, a global network of more than 6,000 socially active young members who are leading change towards a more just and inclusive world.
Learn More: Al Sharq Youth Conference
