Youth Summit: Cheat Codes

Jan 31, 2026

This year, we have gathered experts from Harvard Business School, BCG, Netflix, and Kaiser Permanente to demystify these career paths. Think of it as unlocking the "Cheat Codes" for your future careers—delivered by people who have actually won the game.

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Supported by the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

Shaped by the Algorithm

Aug 14, 2024

This summit provided an incredible opportunity for students to engage with leading figures across various career fields. Students had the chance to ask questions, learn, and be inspired to make a difference in the Arab world.

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Inaugural Youth Summit

January, 2023

On January 2023, we held our first Global Youth Summit. The afikra Academy's Global Youth Summit aims to connect students to professionals doing outstanding work in the Arab World across four sectors—Arts, Entrepreneurship & Tech, Environmentalism & Sustainability, and Middle Eastern Studies.

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