A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.
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A Movement In Motion

A Movement In Motion

A Movement In Motion

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Students
Emerging voices from globally connected universities and future-focused communities.
Leaders
Founders, CEOs, and innovators sharing real-world perspectives.
Nationalities
A diverse international environment bringing together different cultures and experiences
Conversations
Honest discussions around leadership, careers, innovation, and the future.
01

Thespark

Edition 1, where the dialogue between generations began. A first room, a first honest conversation.

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02

Themovement

Edition 2, 50+ students, 25+ leaders, and 100+ honest conversations across 10+ nationalities.

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Voices of What's Next

Voices of What's Next

Voices of What's Next

"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
I’m not usually one for the word WOW, but reflecting on this second instalment of You Are What’s Next, it’s the first word that comes to mind. Bouchra and I are incredibly grateful to every speaker who gave their time and energy. Everyone left feeling enriched, inspired, hopeful and valued.
Stephen Gresty
Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow
You Are What's Next, Thank you. I truly enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. If even one student leaves believing they have more influence over their future than they realised before, then it was time well spent. Wishing You Are What's Next continued success!
Martijn Steur
Kinetic Consultancy
I joined You Are What’s Next to give back, but left inspired by the ambition, honesty and courage of a new generation. Thank you to everyone who shared their voice, and to Dhow Marcom Agency for creating conversations that matter.
Sary Diab
Honeywell
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"Thank you so much You Are What's Next community and Bouchra Danwra (Global Citizen) for encouraging and facilitating human-to-human and heartfelt conversations. The world we live in needs more of this. 🙏🏻"
Thomas Kaneko Henningsen
Blueprint
Absolutely honored to be a presenter for You Are What's Next again this summer! Such a great program!
Jed Brewer
Good Loud Media
One of the most rewarding parts of leadership is helping others navigate the start of their journey. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share lessons on careers, leadership and experience, and to the organisers for creating a space for meaningful conversations.
Fahad Kazim
Legacy hotels Holding

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Stephen Gresty

Stephen Gresty

Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow

Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones

Good is the new Cool

Bouchra Danwra

Bouchra Danwra

DHOW Marcom Agency

Virginia del Olmo

Virginia del Olmo

Scanoss

Shane Phillips

Shane Phillips

The Phillips Group

Dr Maher Hakim

Dr Maher Hakim

Innovation Foundry

Hugo VANDERSCHAEGH

Hugo VANDERSCHAEGH

Altavia Travel Retail

Joseph Faddoul

Joseph Faddoul

Capital Store

Linda Kappauf

Linda Kappauf

Charlotte Area Transit System

H.E Intisar Al Wahaibi

H.E Intisar Al Wahaibi

GCC Statistical Center

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Six things you
walk away with

Six things you
walk away with

Six things you
walk away with

01

Honest Leadership Conversations

Unfiltered stories from people actually building what's next.

02

Future Industry Insights

Early signals on where work, tech, and culture are heading.

03

Global Connections

A room of peers and mentors across continents and disciplines.

04

Real Career Perspectives

What founders and CEOs wish they'd known at your stage.

05

Access to Rare Conversations

Closed-door dialogue you can't find on a podcast feed.

06

Future-Focused Thinking

Frameworks for choosing your next move with intent.

01

Honest Leadership Conversations

Unfiltered stories from people actually building what's next.

02

Future Industry Insights

Early signals on where work, tech, and culture are heading.

03

Global Connections

A room of peers and mentors across continents and disciplines.

04

Real Career Perspectives

What founders and CEOs wish they'd known at your stage.

05

Access to Rare Conversations

Closed-door dialogue you can't find on a podcast feed.

06

Future-Focused Thinking

Frameworks for choosing your next move with intent.

For the next
edition

For the next
edition

For the next
edition

Join the next generation of students, leaders, and future-focused conversations.

Join the next generation of students, leaders, and future-focused conversations.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.