As part of the final preparations for the International Economic Youth Empowerment Conference, scheduled to take place from February 21 to 23, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey, a delegation from the International Business Youth Network, led by Mr. Mohamed Amer, Chairman of the Board, held a key meeting with the General Management of Vakıf Katılım Bank.

The delegation met with Mr. Ahmet Kulu, Head of the Relations Department at Vakıf Katılım Bank, to explore ways of collaboration between the network and the bank to ensure the success of the conference. The event is expected to bring together over 400 participants, including young business leaders and investors, from more than 50 countries worldwide. The meeting underscored the importance of the partnership between the two institutions in promoting youth economic empowerment and fostering an ideal environment for innovation and investment.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Salah Time, Vice Chairman of the Network, Mr. Rateb Al-Qadisi, Relations Officer, and Mr. Abdulsalam Al-Tun, Board Member. Mr. Kulu expressed his optimism about the conference’s role in opening new avenues for international cooperation and supporting youth-driven business initiatives.

The International Economic Youth Empowerment Conference aims to provide a platform for young leaders, investors, and experts from various sectors to exchange ideas and build global networks of cooperation. The conference will also feature distinguished international leaders and experts offering strategic insights into current economic challenges and opportunities.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to providing all necessary support to ensure the conference’s success and achieve its objectives, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining long-term collaboration between the International Business Youth Network and Vakıf Katılım Bank in future projects.