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As the World Economic Forum\u2019s annual meeting in Davos gets underway, so does my quiet reflection on last year\u2019s meeting in which I was a participant. I was selected as part of the Global Shapers Community Davos50 Delegation of 50 young people from across the world to join the convening of global business, civic, and political leaders, at Davos and uplift the voices of young people. A former Hult grad, I was invited to attend the event because of my membership in the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers and my active role in advancing the community mission through my social impact work with MEYFUND Foundation, which focuses on providing quality education to underprivileged children. Additionally, I was selected because my involvement could help advance the theme of the meeting and relevant thematic areas.<\/p>\n

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Last year\u2019s theme was \u201cHistory at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies\u201d and centered many conversations on Ukraine, COVID-19 recovery, global cooperation, and rebuilding youth trust. I was particularly interested in sessions focusing on education, employability, and reskilling with a particular emphasis on engaging the youth.<\/p>\n

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The Global Shapers Delegate on day one, before the sessions kicked off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Davos was everything I imagined it would be and more. The small Swiss resort town, Davos, where the annual meeting is hosted sits in the Alps, granting it a rather surreal beauty. During the annual meeting, the town is transformed into a high-security zone buzzing with high-level negotiations, new ideas, conversations, panels, and many evening parties and corporate side events. I was excited to engage in conversations on key global issues, hear from experts, and discuss ideas and solutions with policymakers and young leaders from across the world.<\/p>\n

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The meeting agenda was live weeks ahead of the forum and I started to bookmark sessions and panels on topics I was interested in, schedule bilateral meetings with other participants whose work interested me, and prepare myself for the travel and conversations to be had.<\/p>\n

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A week of incredible energy<\/h3>\n

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Panel session on preparing for the next pandemic with President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame; Bill Gates; CEO of Mansueto Ventures, Stephanie Mehta; Executive Director of Global Fund to fight AIDS, Peter Sands; CEO of Illumina-Francis deSouza and former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen E. Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Each day started with an early morning bus ride with the surreal alpine views to the meeting grounds. As I walked through the halls of the Davos Congress Centre, I couldn’t help but be struck by the diversity of the attendees. There were leaders from all sectors, including government, business, and civil society, as well as young people from all over the world. The energy in the room was palpable; everyone was engaged and eager to find solutions to the pressing economic and social issues of our time. The meeting brought together nearly 2,000 participants, including 50 young delegates from the Global Shapers group, the first post-pandemic.<\/p>\n

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Sharing insights and action points in a debrief session on the various topics and sessions we each attended or contributed to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was inspiring to witness young leaders at the meeting boldly question political and business leaders and posit their own opinions. The World Economic Forum itself, over the past decade, has worked hard to center youth voices through its initiative, Global Shapers Community.<\/p>\n

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Panel session on financing resilient economies and societies with the Director General of World Trade Organization, Global Managing Partner of Mckinsey, and CEO of Manulife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Given my keen interest in talent development and training the next generation of leaders, I attended many sessions on the subject. A panel, “Accelerating the Reskilling Revolution\u201d was particularly insightful. Indeed, the job market across many industries is being disrupted by technology and advancement in AI and machine learning. \u00a0There was an intriguing conversation on post-pandemic recovery and resilience. The key takeaway for me there was the need for organizations and whole systems to reconsider and redefine what resilience means, and the need for preparedness and equity at the center of such efforts.<\/p>\n

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Another panel of fellow Global Shapers on \u201cTackling Youth Mistrust\u201d was also impactful in shifting even my own views on intergenerational leadership engagement with youth and restoring trust.<\/p>\n

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The open area at the congress center set up for welcome reception on day one of the annual meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Davos 2023, \u201cCooperation in a fragmented world\u201d<\/h3>\n

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Building on last year\u2019s theme, this year\u2019s is timely and important. As I reflect upon the previous meeting, I also ponder on the upcoming meeting. Even though I’m not attending in person, I will be following the event and conversations. I’m interested in learning about and following the conversations this year on reshaping education and reskilling and upskilling. I am interested in learning about the progress that was made with commitments and declarations from last year\u2019s meeting.<\/p>\n

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The World Economic Forum annual meeting was not only a great opportunity to learn and network, but also an opportunity to experience how swiftly conversations change and improve when youth are given a voice and a seat at the table. Young people, indeed, are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but they are the leaders of today.<\/p>\n

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Picture taken on the last day of the annual meeting with the whole Global Shapers Delegate #Davos50.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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At Hult, in our work of bridging the gap between industry and education, and training the next generation of leaders, we play an important role in reshaping education.<\/p>\n

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The education field has always been of interest to me, stemming from my volunteer experience working with orphans during college. I saw first-hand the challenges these children faced, not just with basic needs like clothing and shelter, but also with access to developmental education that focuses on emotional stability and cognitive development. Without these skills, many struggled in school. This experience solidified my belief that all children, regardless of their background, deserve access to quality education to help them succeed in life. This is what continues to inspire me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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