First Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations to have international speakers for student audience

The co-founder of news aggregator and discussion website Reddit is the keynote speaker at the event next week.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, speaks at a majlis. The first Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations will take place next week. Wam
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ABU DHABI // Global experts in a variety of fields will share their experiences with young people at the first Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations next week.

Alexis Ohanian, the technology entrepreneur who co-founded the news and discussion website Reddit, said he was honoured to be taking part among such an eminent group of speakers at the March 7 and 8 event.

“I am energised by the ambition of Emirati youth for themselves and for their country,” said Mr Ohanian, who is also a best-selling author.

“And I’m excited to share my experiences as an entrepreneur and investor with the hope of inspiring Emirati university students to chart their own path and make their mark on the future of the UAE.”

Other international speakers include: Morinosuke Kawaguchi, a Japanese futurist and innovation expert who will be discussing the values of Japanese society as a way of life; Heath Slawner, a strategic communications and leadership speaker who will be talking about the importance of bringing purpose to everything we do; and Myron Rolle, a former American National Football League player and Rhodes scholar, who will host a breakout session on leading a balanced life.

Key themes will include entrepreneurship and innovation, community development and future skills for tomorrow’s economy, and speeches and discussions from some of the UAE’s most dynamic leaders from different ministries.

University students interested in attending the event should visit mbzfuturegen.com and register their interest by March 1.

The event takes place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on March 7 and 8.

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