The event will bring together the Arab region’s most exceptional young minds to discuss how they are navigating their journeys to success.

Inayat-ur-Rahman, Business Editor

More than 1,500 people have already signed up to attend Forbes Middle East’s second annual Under 30 Summit in El Gouna, the fully integrated and sustainable town by Orascom Development by the Red Sea, from January 11-13, 2024.

This exciting event will bring together the Arab region’s most exceptional young minds to discuss how they are navigating their journeys to success and how they can use their influence to help and inspire others and create positive change in the world. The event promises to be a landmark event, empowering the next generation of leaders, fostering creativity and innovation, and celebrating the achievements of young visionaries across the Middle East.

“I can’t wait to once again bring together and meet the Middle East’s most promising young talent as well as some of the most influential business leaders in the region. I truly believe that using our platforms to create connections in this way has the power to change the world,” said Khuloud Al Omian, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Forbes Middle East. “Through innovation, awareness, and creative thinking in business, we can learn from and transform the landscape for future generations.”

Mohamed Amer, CEO of El Gouna, agreed, saying, “We are pleased to host the event  for the second consecutive year.  This summit is an opportunity for us to bring together exceptional young minds from across the region to connect, create, and collaborate here at El Gouna.”

Dr. Rascha Ragheb, Executive Director of the World Youth Forum and the National Academy of Egypt, explained how the event is coming at the right time to inspire people.

The summit will feature a range of speakers, including: Dr. Rascha Ragheb, Executive Director at the National Training Academy of Egypt and the World Youth Forum; Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager – NALP at Visa; Amira Sajwani, Founder & CEO of PRYPCO; Youtubers the Saudi Reporters; Talal AL-Ajmi, Founder and CEO of Vi Markets; Shereen Mitwally, Founder & CEO of Naqqe Technologies; Samer Johnny Jamal, Strategic Partner and Manager at Meta; and Luma Fawaz, CEO of Oasis500.