The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) proudly enters its 22nd year with an inspiring theme, “Next is now, or never.” Over 220 energetic participants from across Pakistan will gather at Karachi’s Movenpick Hotel for a 6-day event featuring leadership training, influential speakers, and skills workshops. YLC’s founders, Kamran Rizvi, Team SoL, and Umair Jaliawala, along with valued partners, welcomed attendees, ensuring the conference’s success.
Umair Jaliawala led day 1 with Team SoL. Kamran Rizvi, Senior Consultant and Co-Founder of SoL, delivered an impactful diversity presentation, highlighting unity in our diverse world. Team Zahrsss added energy with motivating performances and songs, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
EBM, co-presenter this year, was represented by their Executive Director, Mr. Shahzain Munir. Shahzain passionately spoke about the enduring 22-year partnership between YLC and EBM, highlighting how YLC has nurtured young minds, equipped them with essential skills, and inspired leadership in various fields. He emphasized EBM’s role in empowering youth and turning their ideas into successful ventures.
Shahzain’s speech concluded with a sense of gratitude and optimism, followed by a celebration where Team SoL & EBM marked 22 years of YLC by cutting a cake.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in dynamic team-building activities, including “What’s My NEXT?” led by Waqar Ali, fostering leadership perspectives and forward-thinking visionaries.
Umair Jaliawala facilitated a team-building activity where participants bonded, created team flags, chants, and names, promoting camaraderie and fun.
The thought-provoking “Break the Cage” segment by Umair Jaliawala encouraged attendees to break self-imposed limitations and unlock their potential.
The day culminated in the expressive “Let’s Musify it” activity with Team Zahrsss and two rappers, allowing participants to channel their creativity through music, expressing their inner voices and aspirations.
YLC’s 22nd year is dedicated to the theme “Next is now, or never,” reaffirming our commitment to harnessing youth energy for a brighter future.
Special thanks to our partners who made YLC 2023 possible for us: EBM, Pathfinder, Kapco, Hubco, J., Feroze 1888, DKT, KFC, Ismail Industries, Holiday express, Amwaj, SoLF, Carnelian, Nucleus, Torque, Jang Media Group, Catalyst, ALIF, UPSTAIRS, Carving, Movenpick.
About Young Leaders Conference
The Young Leaders Conference (YLC) stands as one of Pakistan’s most prestigious platforms for youth empowerment. Now in its 22nd year, YLC continues to inspire, guide, and ignite the passion of young leaders who are ready to transform their communities and make a lasting global impact.
Founded with the vision of cultivating leadership potential among youth, YLC has become a symbol of progressive thinking, social responsibility, and personal development. The conference provides a space where ambitious young leaders from across the country come together to engage in thought-provoking discussions, hands-on workshops, and real-world problem-solving experiences.
This Year’s Theme: “Now or Never”
The 2024 edition of YLC carries the powerful theme, “Now or Never”, highlighting the urgency of taking action in a rapidly changing world. It is a call to all young leaders to rise to the occasion and become proactive agents of change rather than passive observers.
With the world facing challenges ranging from climate change to digital disruption and mental health crises, YLC emphasizes that the time to act is now. The theme encourages participants to stop waiting for the “right time” and instead seize the moment to drive meaningful change, both personally and socially.
Impact and Legacy
Over the past two decades, YLC has impacted the lives of thousands of young leaders, many of whom have gone on to lead businesses, launch social enterprises, influence public policy, and inspire future generations. The conference has cultivated a strong alumni network that continues to mentor and support youth across Pakistan and beyond.
By focusing on experiential learning, leadership training, emotional intelligence, and civic engagement, YLC equips young leaders with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
Final Words
The Young Leaders Conference is not just an event, it’s a movement. It empowers youth to dream big, act boldly, and lead responsibly. In a world where change is the only constant, young leaders are more important than ever. And for them, the time is truly now—or never.
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