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Tawdheef x Zaheb
19 - 21 November 2024

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
Hall 11 & ICC

19 - 21 November 2024

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
Hall 11 & ICC

Preparing the Next Generation for the Future of Work

Empowering and enabling the UAE's youth as a key pillar for economic, social and human capital reform

The Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit, powered by ADGM Academy was an exclusive, business networking forum that will brought together experts and decision makers from Government, Semi-Government, Cross-Industry Organisations and Universities to facilitate discussions and strategic tie-ups to accelerate career preparedness of the UAE's youth.

Empowering Youth. Driving Economic Growth.

In line with UAE’s vision to empower youth and strengthen their role in various sectors, the Youth Preparedness & Knowledge Economy Summit, powered by ADGM Academy aims to harness their talent to help the UAE transition to a knowledge-based economy via innovation, technology, and research & development.

Event attendees had an opportunity to explore commercial opportunities, make valuable connections and share their ideas on how schools and universities can work collaboratively with cross-industry organisations to develop learning and development opportunities to ensure the youth are equipped with the right skills for current and future job opportunities.

Accelerating the UAE's transition to a knowledge-based economy via innovation, technology and R&D

The Summit facilitated discussions and explore opportunities in these key areas:

Sustainable Economic Development

Closing the Skills-gap

Academia-Industry Collaboration

Technology-based Innovation

Developing Entrepreneurial Skills

Corporate Youth Initiatives