Karachi, 26th September 2023 – The Young Leaders Conference (YLC), a premier platform for nurturing leadership potential and inspiring change, wrapped up its highly anticipated event today with the theme “NEXT IS NOW.” The conference brought together a diverse group of young leaders, visionaries, and change-makers who gathered to explore, learn, and connect with the aim of shaping a better future.
Under the able guidance of YLC Champ Ali Haider, the conference showcased an array of thought-provoking sessions, interactive discussions, and keynote addresses aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.
The day’s agenda began with an energetic “Wake, Shake, and Get Ready” session to set the tone for the day. This was followed by a delightful breakfast, providing participants with the fuel they needed to kickstart the day’s activities.
The highlight of the conference was the keynote address by Ali Haider himself, titled “It’s Now! Next is Now!” He encouraged participants to embrace the theme of the conference and become proactive leaders who bring about meaningful transformation.
Asma Yusuf, in her keynote, explored “The Power of Sustainability,” emphasizing practical steps for daily sustainability. Asma shared practical tips for incorporating sustainability into daily life, highlighting that even small steps can make a significant difference in building a sustainable tomorrow.
Kamran Rizvi discussed “Creating Ecosystems Through Social Action Projects,” guiding participants on sustainable business ideas. Ali Haider led a session on “Your Social Action Projects – In Depth,” highlighting their importance in addressing social issues.
Special thanks to KFC Pakistan for sponsoring lunch for the participants on last day and making it more memorable for them!
Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to learn more about the School of Leadership’s offerings, presented by Talib Mirza and Simran Utradi. They also engaged in team-building activities and were acknowledged for their contributions by Ali Haider during the “Team Acknowledgments” segment.
The day concluded on a high note with “Inside Out” by Waqar Ali, offering valuable insights into personal development and leadership growth. The event reached its pinnacle with an oath-taking ceremony led by Shireen Naqvi, Kamran Rizvi, and Waqar Ali, where participants pledged to be the “Leaders of Change.”
Special thanks to our partners who made YLC 2023 possible for us: EBM, Pathfinder, Kapco, Hubco, J., Feroze 1888, DKT, KFC, Ismail Industries, Holiday Express, Amwaj, SoLF, Carnelian, Nucleus, Torque, Jang Media Group, Catalyst, ALIF, UPSTAIRS, Carving, Movenpick.
About YLC:
The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) is a venerable platform dedicated to nurturing the leadership potential of young individuals. Celebrating 22 years of excellence, YLC has consistently empowered youth to become catalysts for positive change within their communities and beyond. The “Now or Never” theme of this year’s event symbolizes YLC’s unwavering commitment to shaping a more promising future through the enthusiasm and potential of our youth and how the right time is now and not to wait anymore to make things possible
