After unveiling the highly anticipated KT+150 List of the UAE\u2019s most dynamic young changemakers, Khaleej Times is now launching the KT+150 Summit, a new flagship gathering dedicated to accelerating list makers\u2019 ideas, ambitions and entrepreneurial journeys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The inaugural Summit will be brought to life in partnership with global technology group e&, as the event\u2019s official Presenting Sponsor. The event is also supported by associate partners Shure, VeraViews and Lynk & Co, with Emirates serving as the official travel partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set to be a full-day programme, the Summit will bring together the diverse voices and talents spotlighted in the KT+150 list \u2013 from founders, designers and technologists to impact leaders, content creators and young executives already shaping their industries. The event will combine high-energy keynotes, interactive spotlights, skill-building workshops, and candid discussions on the issues that matter most to the next generation of innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe KT+150 Summit is unapologetically designed to serve, inform and assist the ambitious, creative innovators who form the KT+150 community. These young people are the future leaders of the UAE, and all of us at Khaleej Times are proud to help propel them forward on their journey\u2014no matter what field of endeavour they\u2019ve chosen,\u201d said Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer, Khaleej Times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major highlight of the event will be the announcement of the KT+150 Elevator Pitch Contest winner, who will receive a media grant from Khaleej Times to support their business idea. List makers were invited to submit a one-minute video answering: \u201cWhy does my business idea deserve AED 250,000 of Khaleej Times media?\u201dEntries were evaluated by a Khaleej Times editorial panel, with judging focused on originality, creativity and the strength of the underlying business concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen we launched KT+150, we asked a simple question: Who\u2019s not just waiting for the future, but making it today?\u201d added Ahmad Nokari, Head of Multimedia & Social, Khaleej Times<\/strong>. \u201cThe 150 young innovators we\u2019ve celebrated span AI to fashion, real estate to social impact, and each one answered that call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn\u2019t about ceremony \u2014 it\u2019s about momentum. At Khaleej Times we haven\u2019t just told stories; we\u2019ve built a bridge from ambition to action, spotlighting a generation that will move\u00a0the\u00a0UAE\u00a0forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The agenda features sessions tailored to the needs of emerging talent, covering topics such as entrepreneurship and leadership development, the future of technology, including Creative AI, as well as personal branding and effective communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In keeping with its focus on real-world skills and experience, the Summit will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers who are shaping conversations in entrepreneurship, creativity, technology and personal development. Each brings a perspective that resonates with the ambitions of the KT+150 community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking the stage will be Omar Samra (adventurer and first Egyptian to summit Everest), Neetu Choudhury (motivational speaker and executive coach), Akanksha Goel (Founder & CEO of Socialize), Josh Wilson (KT+150 judge and Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree), Ashraf Ghori (filmmaker and creator of the UAE\u2019s first CGI sci-fi film), and Aliya Rajah (personal and professional development coach).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The KT+150 Summit marks the next step in Khaleej Times\u2019 ongoing efforts to support emerging talent and foster future-focused learning. With a programme designed to connect high-potential young leaders with ideas, expertise and networks that accelerate their growth, the event underscores Khaleej Times\u2019 commitment to shaping a generation that will contribute meaningfully to the UAE\u2019s innovation landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After unveiling the highly anticipated KT+150 List of the UAE\u2019s most dynamic young changemakers, Khaleej Times is now launching the KT+150 Summit, a new flagship gathering dedicated to accelerating list makers\u2019 ideas, ambitions and entrepreneurial journeys. The inaugural Summit will be brought to life in partnership with global technology group e&, as the event\u2019s official …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4361],"class_list":["post-82726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-first-ever-kt"],"yoast_head":"\n