WIEF Young Leaders Forum

The WIEF Young Leaders Forum, organised in conjunction with the 6th World Islamic Economic Forum, will be held on 18 May 2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Bringing together young leaders and emerging entrepreneurs from across the globe, the Forum sets the stage for great exchanges of ideas and a platform for cross-border networking.

Themed “Defining the Muslim Youth in the 21st Century”, the Forum brings about discussion on the identity of the Muslim Youth today and the roles that they could play in this challenging 21st Century.

Here are the brief programme and confirmed speakers:

Session 1 - Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow: Connect and Collaborate
1. Hon. Cassam Uteem - Former President of Mauritius
2. Ms. Nadia Roumani - Co-Founder Director, American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute, USA
3. Dato' Sri Nazir Tun Razak - Group CEO of CIMB and Chairman of WIEF Young Leaders Network
4. Sir Iqbal Sacranie - Chairman, MCB Charitable Foundation, UK
5. Ms. Sumaya Kazi - Executive Director, TheCulturalConnect, USA (Moderator)

Session 2 - Going Green: Tackling the New Blue
1. Mr. Omar Farouk - Founder Director, EcoMuslim, UK
2. Ms. Sofiah Jamil - Research Analyst, The Centre for NTS Studies, RSIS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
3. Mr. Azran Osman Rani - CEO, AirAsia X
4. Mr. Andrew HK Chan - Executive Director, Sustainability Solutions, PwC Advisory Services
5. Mr. Steve McCoy - Founder Principal, Counterpoint, Malaysia (Moderator)

Session 3 - Taking the Stairs: Driving the Spirit of Entrepreneurship and Leadership
1. Mr. Aziz Senni - Founder of the Young Entrepreneurs Association, France
2. Tengku Farith Rithauddeen - Group CEO, Skali
3. Ms. Toni S. Leviste - Managing Director, Leviste Equestrian Management Inc., the Philippines
4. Mr. Wan Saiful Wan Jan - Chief Executive, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS), Malaysia
5. Ms. Atia Riaz, Product Manager, JPMorgan, UK (Moderator)

Session 4 - Identity in the 21st Century: Investing in the Future of Creative Arts
1. Mr. Tarek Atrissi - Award-winning Creative Designer, Tarek Atrissi Design, the Netherlands
2. Mr. Madny Al Bakry - Calligraffiti Artist, Oman
3. Ms. Reem Hussein - Painter and Calligraphy Artist, USA
4. Mr. Zalfian Fuzi - Theatre Director, Instant Cafe Theatre Company, Malaysia
5. Ms. Nadia Janjua - Artist/Architect, USA (Moderator)

Do come and rub shoulders with young thinkers and change makers, make business contacts and have lots of fun networking with people from various countries!

Participation is free, but registration is required. Please register on the link 'Delegates Registration' at www.6thwief.org. Don't miss the chance!