A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

A Global Leadership Initiative

YOU ARE
What's Next

Bringing leaders and future leaders together through conversations that shape what comes next.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

“You Are What’s Next” is a global leadership initiative connecting graduating students with founders, CEOs, creatives, and innovators through honest conversations about leadership, careers, industries, and the future.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

The initiative was created to give students access to the conversations, perspectives, and realities rarely shared before entering real life.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.

We shape ideas, brands, identities, interactions, interfaces, experiences

  • Adaptability would matter more than my degree.
  • The Future Changes Faster Than Careers.
  • Confidence Comes After Experience.
  • Creativity Would Become A Leadership Skill.
  • Success Starts With Access.
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A Movement In Motion

A Movement In Motion

A Movement In Motion

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Generations from across the world meet in one honest human conversation. Stories become bridges, and ideas become possibilities for a better future for our human family.

Voices of What's Next

Voices of What's Next

Voices of What's Next

"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"A truly meaningful experience where genuine connection, reflection, and inspiring conversations came together."
Dr Fathiya Al Rashdi
VP · Royal Academy of Management - Oman
"It was a pleasure to meet the next generation of superstars. Keep chasing your dreams, and never stop learning."
Shane Phillips
Owner & CEO · The Phillips Group
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store
"The opportunity to exchange perspectives on leadership made this experience truly meaningful."
Nicolas Sonder
Partner · PwC
"I hope even one conversation or one piece of advice positively influenced the lives of these remarkable young leaders."
Joseph Faddoul
CEO · Capital Store

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders Joining Us

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Leaders carry stories far beyond their titles. With generosity, they have chosen to share those stories with the generation who are writing what comes next.

Stephen Gresty

Stephen Gresty

Postivie Organizations and People / Dhow

Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones

Good is the new Cool

Bouchra Danwra

Bouchra Danwra

DHOW Marcom Agency

Virginia del Olmo

Virginia del Olmo

Scanoss

Shane Phillips

Shane Phillips

The Phillips Group

Dr Maher Hakim

Dr Maher Hakim

Innovation Foundry

Hugo VANDERSCHAEGH

Hugo VANDERSCHAEGH

Altavia Travel Retail

Joseph Faddoul

Joseph Faddoul

Capital Store

Linda Kappauf

Linda Kappauf

Charlotte Area Transit System

H.E Intisar Al Wahaibi

H.E Intisar Al Wahaibi

GCC Statistical Center

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Six things you
walk away with

Six things you
walk away with

Six things you
walk away with

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Honest Leadership Conversations

Unfiltered stories from people actually building what's next.

02

Future Industry Insights

Early signals on where work, tech, and culture are heading.

03

Global Connections

A room of peers and mentors across continents and disciplines.

04

Real Career Perspectives

What founders and CEOs wish they'd known at your stage.

05

Access to Rare Conversations

Closed-door dialogue you can't find on a podcast feed.

06

Future-Focused Thinking

Frameworks for choosing your next move with intent.

01

Honest Leadership Conversations

Unfiltered stories from people actually building what's next.

02

Future Industry Insights

Early signals on where work, tech, and culture are heading.

03

Global Connections

A room of peers and mentors across continents and disciplines.

04

Real Career Perspectives

What founders and CEOs wish they'd known at your stage.

05

Access to Rare Conversations

Closed-door dialogue you can't find on a podcast feed.

06

Future-Focused Thinking

Frameworks for choosing your next move with intent.

For the next
edition

For the next
edition

For the next
edition

Join the next generation of students, leaders, and future-focused conversations.

Join the next generation of students, leaders, and future-focused conversations.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.

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Hear what nobody tells you before real life begins.