Program
Human first, not technology first.
We believe that technology should serve humans and not the other way around.
Founded on the belief that technology by itself cannot solve all issues, this program seeks to provide conflict-affected and refugee youth in the Middle East with the tools to lead effectively, the network to meet other people within the global tech community, and the opportunity to problem solve and think critically through a human-centered lens.
Leadership Workshops
Gain functional leadership skills through interactive 1-hour workshops hosted by managers, career development specialists, and people who are leaders in their own communities.
Teamwork
Learn what makes a successful team and how to collaborate across different personalities and work styles.
Communication
Get to know your communication style, and walk away with the skills for active listening and conflict resolution.
Critical Thinking
Learn how to use critical thinking to drive problem-solving and thoughtful decision-making as a leader.
Values + Goals Setting
Discover your own values, why organizational alignment matters, and how to frame your mission, vision, and goals.
Civic Engagement
Discover the different modes of civic engagement and how you can serve, advocate for, and improve your community.
Public Speaking
Learn the ins and outs of public speaking, how to speak persuasively, and how to deliver an effective presentation.
Human-Centered Design
Explore the human-centered design framework through 4 deep-dive training sessions, a hands-on team project, a design critique workshop, and a final presentation.
Learn
Design experts will train you on the human-centered design framework. Human-centered design is a creative approach to problem-solving that develops solutions by involving the human perspective in all steps of the design process.
Build
Working in teams, you will create your own human-centered design project, addressing any real-world issue. You will have the opportunity to give/receive feedback and refine your project during Prototype Feedback Day.
Present
At the end of the program, you will present your minimum viable product (MVP) or service (MVS) to a panel of judges to showcase your creative problem-solving and design skills.
Panels
Participate in exclusive panels with founders, entrepreneurs, product managers, designers, educators, authors, and other inspiring leaders from around the world.
Launching a Business
What does it take to launch a business? Entrepreneurs and founders from the region will speak about their own experiences creating their companies, including the challenges they faced and lessons they learned.
Tech for All
Technology has the power to shape and transform people’s lives for the better. Meet the people who work at the nexus of technology, education, and humanitarianism to create technology for social good.
Careers in Product
Product management and design have been all the rage in tech, but what do they entail? Hear from product experts about their current roles, career paths, and philosophies when it comes to all things product.
