YOUTH
SUMMIT
YOUTH
SUMMIT
The Leap
A flagship Gen Z summit empowering youth with knowledge, networks, mentorship, and real opportunities to level up careers, startups, and life.
September 19–20, 2025
AUC New Cairo
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The Youth Summit is a multi-year platform offering annual summits, monthly workshops, mentorship programs, and community—designed to become the go-to ecosystem for youth in the region. Impact pillars include practical career knowledge, curated mentorship and hiring, funding access for founders, and a supportive cross-sector community.
Built for the next generation
Progress requires courage
In a world obsessed with comfort and stability, Gen Z is called to leap—past fear, into transformation. The Leap is a declaration to own your power, embrace change, and redefine success. Will you take it?
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® Youth Summit | The Leap | September 19 – 20 2025 | AUC New Cairo
Learn by doing across five pillars
At The Youth Summit, we’ve designed five powerful content pillars—Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Financial Freedom, Health & Wellness, Career Development, and Culture & Influence. Each pillar tackles the real challenges and opportunities Gen Z faces today, with unfiltered conversations, practical workshops, and stories that inspire action.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Co-founders, pivots, funding realities, and what makes companies endure..
Financial Freedom & Personal Finance
Compounding, wealth with a 9–5, myths, and building multiple income streams.
Health & Wellness
Mental health, burnout, resilience, going pro, and staying healthy under pressure.
Career Development & Jobs
Degrees vs skills, AI disruption, employer needs, and career switches.
Culture & Influence
Creator economy, attention, storytelling, film/streaming/gaming convergence.
® Youth Summit | The Leap | September 19 – 20 2025 | AUC New Cairo
Meet the Voices of Change
From Olympic athletes and startup founders to CEOs, creators, and storytellers—The Youth Summit brings together 80+ speakers who have faced real challenges and redefined success on their own terms. Expect candid stories, practical lessons, and the inspiration to take your leap.
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Zap Tharwat
Yusra Mardini
Sherif Ekramy
Raya Abirached
Lina Sophia
Ali Farag
Ahmed El Gendy
Abdallah Sallam
Mayan El Sayed
Ezz Tarek
Shereef Moustafa
Eid Nasser
Ahmed Samy
Youssef Gabriel
Hania Moro
Hany Hathout
Sermiane Kum-Naksch
Alaa El Sheikh
Abdelrahman Abdullah
Dr. Ahmed Afifi
Issam A
Shahd El Shater
Omar El Aawar
Hania Tarek
Wael El Selouky
Mohamed Hefzy
Ali Mohamed Ali
Amr El Alfy
Farida Ragab
Ayman Soliman
Farida Yehia
Nesma El Shazly
Yara Yassin
Youssef Sabry
Habiba Mounir
Amr El Selouky
Ferial Aboushoka
Omar Hosny
Ahmed Gaballah
Yara Alqadi
Sarah Goher
Ahmed Hammouda
Seif Abouzaid
Mohamed Azab
Mamdouh Eid
Mohamed Ghoraba
Olivia Bellingham
Ahmed Luxor
Ahmed Medhat
Kareem Yassin
Omar Khalifa
Khaled Hussein
Karima El Hakim
Sherif Yassin
Amina Naguib
Sandra Kawar
Sherine Kabesh
Ahmed Yousry
Mustafa Sharara
Neamtallah Allam
Yasmine Aguib
Raneem El Weleily
Mohamed Eid
Fieldman Robinson
Yasmine Yeya
Ali Farag
Sarah Aboulkheir
Zap Tharwat
Raya Abirached
Sherif Ekramy
Yusra Mardini
Karim Samir
Seif Thabet
Abdallah Sallam
Ahmed El Aawar
Ahmed El Gendy
Ahmed Gabr
Ameer Sherif
Amina Diab
Hana Ghoneim
Lina Sophia
Maria Saab
Sharif El-Badawi
® Youth Summit | The Leap | September 19 – 20 2025 | AUC New Cairo
Be Part of The Youth Summit 2025
Getting your pass to The Youth Summit 2025 is simple. Choose your ticket, secure your spot, and join thousands of young innovators at AUC New Cairo this September. Don’t miss the talks, workshops, and experiences that could change your path—grab your ticket now!
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One Day Pass
490 EGP
TWO Day Pass
690 EGP
® Youth Summit | The Leap | September 19 – 20 2025 | AUC New Cairo
Day 1
Day 2
Taking The Leap
Keynote
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 3:00 PM
Beyond the Podium: When Winning Isn’t Everything
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 3:35 PM
Youth Energy Meets Corporate Power
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 4:20 PM
The Fintech Career Playbook: Roles, Skills & Pathways
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 5:10 PM
Monetize your Skills: Make Millions
Keynote
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 6:00 PM
The Football Industry Unlocked
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 6:35 PM
Unlocking the Innovation Mindset
Fireside
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 6:20 PM
From Local Roots to Global Runways
Fireside
Stage
Bassily
September 19, 2025 7:10 PM
From Fortnite to the Future Sandra Kawar on the Power of Unreal
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 5:45 PM
Storytelling as a Medium for Change
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 5:00 PM
Reclaiming My Story
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 6:10 PM
Built to Last: What Separates Enduring Startups
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 6:45 PM
What They Don't Tell You About Going Pro
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 7:15 PM
Monetizing Imagination: The Leap from Art to Business
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 7:45 PM
Raya's Journey from Scoop to Social
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 8:05 PM
The Silent Epidemic: Why Gen Z is the Most Anxious Generation
Keynote
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 8:40 PM
From Work to Workout Culture: Building Fitness Communities that Last
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 9:05 PM
From Hollywood to PlayStation: Breaking into Gaming
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 19, 2025 9:40 PM
How to Achieve Financial Freedom Before 30
Keynote
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 3:00 PM
Degree in Hand & Job Out of Reach, Let's Talk About It!
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 3:45 PM
Alone in the Deep: The Mindset Behind the World's Deepest Dive
Fireside
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 4:30 PM
Building the Future of Health
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 5:10 PM
The Resilient Mindset Behind Building a Brand
Panel
Stage
Bassily
September 20, 2025 5:45 PM
Making It Young: The Price of Early Success
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 4:30 PM
Is Entrepreneurship for You?
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 5:25 PM
Breaking into the Gaming Industry
Fireside
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 6:15 PM
Early leaps in the Independent Music Scene
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 6:40 PM
Beyond the Pitch: Investor–Entrepreneur Truths
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 7:10 PM
Peak Under Pressure: Health x Grit x Recovery for Big Moments
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 7:45 PM
Why Gen Z Egyptians Are Choosing Hollywood Over Arab Films
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 8:20 PM
The Rise of Social Media Creators: Career or Just a Phase?
Panel
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 8:55 PM
Pitch Competition Finals (Plug & Play x Youth Summit)
Segment
Stage
Gardens
September 20, 2025 9:30 PM
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