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SUMMARY:National Debate Team 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/national-debate-team-2026/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261006T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260831T115916Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Academy Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-academy-fall-2026/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261025T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T112518Z
CREATED:20261021T111725Z
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SUMMARY:QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qatardebate-at-world-investment-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261103T183000
DTSTAMP:20261020T093012Z
CREATED:20261020T085957Z
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SUMMARY:Qatar Connects - The Hidden Engineering of a Qatari House
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qatar-connects-the-hidden-engineering-of-a-qatari-house/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T113948Z
CREATED:20260921T094913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T113948Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Qatari Students in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/empowering-qatari-students-uk/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261117T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20261005T083509Z
CREATED:20261005T073102Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Leaders Debate Program
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/youth-leaders-debate-program/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261202T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T113602Z
CREATED:20260820T075526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T113602Z
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SUMMARY:Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/dfye-2026/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20270622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20270623T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T082930Z
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Debate & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Global Partnerships & Youth Dialogue\n  QatarDebate at World Investment Forum 2026\n\n  \n    QatarDebate is participating in the World Investment Forum 2026\, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Doha. The biennial forum brings together global leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, international organizations\, and next-generation changemakers to shape the future of global investment and sustainable growth. \n    Through curated interactive sessions and the dedicated Youth Corner\, QatarDebate champions the youth voice—equipping young leaders to debate critical technological frontiers\, engage with world experts\, and bring actionable insights to international decision-makers. \n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Date\n      25 – 27 October 2026 \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Location\n      Doha\, Qatar \n    \n\n    \n    \n      \n        \n      \n      Organized By\n      UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) & Partners \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Sessions & Activities\n\n    \n    \n      Main Debate Session\n      AI Everywhere: Opportunity\, Influence and Impact – Youth Led\n      \n      \n        Date: 26 October 2026\n        Moderator: Wadha Al Humaidi (QatarDebate)\n      \n\n      This youth-led session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education\, work\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Panelists and debaters will examine emerging opportunities for young founders\, essential future-ready skills\, and the wider socioeconomic impacts of AI on work and innovation. \n\n      \n        Expert Contributors\n        \n          Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer\, Founder Institute\n          Eman Al-Kuwari: Director of Digital Innovation\, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT)\n          Mert Dedebas: Regional Director\, MENA and Turkey Offices\, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management\n        \n        Youth Debaters & Leaders\n        \n          Mohamed Khalid & Ammar Karkour (TBC) — QatarDebate Youth Team\n        \n      \n\n      \n        View Official Session Details on WIF Website →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      Youth-Only Session\n      Youth Connect\n      \n      \n        Date & Time: Sunday\, 25 October 2026 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am\n        Schedule: Ahead of Forum Official Opening\n      \n\n      Designed specifically for youth delegates\, this pre-opening gathering welcomes young attendees\, introduces the United Nations and UNCTAD framework\, and provides strategic pathways for active dialogue and meaningful engagement across the Forum. \n\n      \n        View Youth Connect Details →\n      \n    \n\n    \n    \n      The Youth Corner Hub\n      \n        Throughout the three-day Forum\, QatarDebate hosts the Youth Corner—an interactive space dedicated to youth networking\, debrief discussions\, interviews\, daily polls\, challenges\, and the Youth Insights Wall where participants can present recommendations directly to global stakeholders.\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n  \n    Join the Global Forum\n    Secure your registration through the official United Nations Indico platform to attend sessions\, engage with international delegations\, and participate in QatarDebate activities. \n    \n      Register for WIF 2026
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/3rd-international-conference-on-debate-dialogue/
LOCATION:QNCC – Qatar National Convention Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Academic & Research Programs
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