YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS FORUM TURKIYE 2024

Event Overview

The Youth Leadership and Business Forum Turkiye aimed to bring together ambitious young leaders, global entrepreneurs, and industry experts to explore the dynamic intersections of leadership, business ethics, AI, sustainable development, and international trade. With a lineup of insightful sessions, group activities, and collaborative group dialogue, participants engaged in critical topics relevant to today’s transitioning business trends. Moreover, the forum provided a powerful platform for youth to learn, network, and cultivate essential skills to become impactful leaders of the future.

The theme for Youth Leadership and Business Forum Turkiye 2024 focused on: “Business, Innovation, and Ethical Growth.” The forum centered on equipping young entrepreneurs with essential tools for sustainable business practices, effective leadership, and innovative growth in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

Enhance Understanding of Public Sector Impact

Educate young leaders on the public sector’s pivotal role in fostering international trade and attracting foreign direct investment.

Empower AI-Driven Leadership

Equip entrepreneurs with insights into leveraging AI in leadership and innovation, making it an integral tool for modern business success.

Promote Ethical Sales and Business Conduct

Reinforce ethical practices in sales, focusing on integrity and effectiveness in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Highlight Sustainable Development in Business

Encourage responsible business conduct that aligns with sustainable development goals, emphasizing the balance of ethics and geopolitics.

Foster a Quality-First Business Mindset

Cultivate an understanding of quality as a core aspect of business at every level, ensuring sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Topics and Sessions:

The Role of Public Sector in Facilitating International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
  • Understanding the public sector’s role in trade policies and regulations.
  • Insights on creating an investor-friendly environment.
  • Enhancing global relations through trade and investment.
Leadership Essentials for Young Entrepreneurs in the Age of AI
  • Utilizing AI tools for strategic decision making.
  • Adapting to evolving leadership requirements in tech driven landscapes.
  • Harnessing AI to drive innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities.
Sales are Old-School: How to Sell in the Modern World Ethically and Effectively
  • Building trust with transparent sales methods.
  • Adapting sales tactics to meet current consumer expectations.
  • Focusing on customer loyalty over short term gains.
Business and Quality: Quality is Everyone’s Business
  • Making quality a universal responsibility.
  • Understanding quality’s impact on brand reputation.
  • Aligning quality practices with consumer expectations.
Responsible Business Conduct (RBC): Sustainable Development and Geopolitics
  • Ensuring responsible conduct in business operations.
  • Aligning business practices with sustainable development goals.
  • Navigating the business impacts of global politics.
Leveraging AI for Youth Leadership: Driving Innovation and Growth in Entrepreneurship
  • Empowering youth with AI insights to drive progress.
  • Using AI to identify and address business challenges.
  • Fostering growth-oriented strategies through AI.
Business Startup Presentations by Participants
  • Showcasing creative business models and startup concepts.
  • Gaining insights from experienced mentors and entrepreneurs.
  • Connecting with like-minded innovators and industry professionals.

Event Outcomes

01
Enhanced Knowledge of Global Business Dynamics

Participants will gain a deep understanding of how public sector policies shape international trade and investment.

02
AI-Integrated Leadership Skills

Attendees will learn to leverage AI to drive growth and foster innovation in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

03
Ethical Business and Sales Practices

Young leaders will develop a commitment to ethical and effective sales strategies, focusing on trust and long-term relationships.

04
Commitment to Sustainable Development

Graduates will leave with a clear understanding of responsible business conduct and how it ties into global sustainability efforts.

05
Improved Resilience and Adaptability

Through practical activities, participants will learn to navigate business challenges with resilience, transforming obstacles into growth opportunities.

42+
Nationalities

More than 40 nationalities including USA, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine participated

100+
Delegates

More than 100 participants attended the Leadership & Business Forum in Movenpick Hotel Golden Horn, Istanbul Turkiye

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