DOHA: ‘Launch’, scheduled to be an annual professional development conference that will include associated learning events for Qatari nationals, has announced a range of keynote speakers, including several high-profile Qataris.
The inaugural two-day conference will be held on April 26 and 27, 2015 at Hilton Hotel Doha.
Launch will facilitate the development of Qatari nationals who are commencing their professional career.
The conference will feature keynote speakers, interactive learning experience, goal setting, and reflecting and learning sessions, which are all focused on developing the future leaders of Qatar.
The speakers on day one include Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon (pictured), CEO of H.U.G and ILQ Network and creator of the Q-Tips Show; Mohammed Al Hayder, founder at Takallam; Kevin Waller, Managing Director at ILQ, Elizabeth Fleming, founder of Launch and Managing Director at Qatar Development and Consultancy Center (QD & CC); and Nicola Simpson, learning facilitator at QD & CC.
Day one of Launch will focus on ‘Creating a professional dream you are passionate about’.
Day two will focus on ‘What will I do to reach my professional dream’, with speakers Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, Director of Community and Public Relations at Ooredoo, Isra Al Jefairi, co-founder of Launch; Billye Vegh Atout, Senior Manager at Ooredoo Group; Lauren Fryer, Founder of Qanect; and Elizabeth Fleming, Nicola Simpson and Mohammed Al Hayder.
Fleming, founder of Launch, said, “We are delighted to have such an outstanding calibre of speakers, including Qatari nationals, who have achieved success in their respective fields. By having them all attend Launch and speak to our participants it is our desire that they will inspire and support Qatar’s future leaders. Launch remains dedicated to fostering a community of future leaders of Qatari professionals through collaborative and engaging networking events.”
Al Haroon said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting started with a new business or if you’re a serial entrepreneur, we all get doors slammed in our faces, people constantly telling us we can’t do something, or that we’re just not good enough. Our challenge is to weave through negativity and bring our business ideas to life. Ideas that, we hope, can make the world a better place.”
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