GCC At Harvard 2024
Overview:
The GCC at Harvard 2024 conference took place from May 10 to May 12, 2024, at Harvard’s historic campus. This prestigious gathering brought together over 170 esteemed speakers and thought leaders from the Arabian Gulf, representing diverse fields such as sports, arts and culture, business and innovation, science and technology, nonprofit, public policy, and healthcare.
The conference featured over 30 panels, five workshops, displays of projects and initiatives, and numerous networking opportunities that inspired and connected attendees.
The event was honored by the presence of distinguished guests, including:
H.E. Jasem Al-Budaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid
Ambassador of Bahrain to the U.S.
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al-Sayed
Qatari Minister of State.
H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh
The Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE.
H.E. Al-Zain Al-Sabah
Ambassador of Kuwait to the U.S.
H.E. Maryam Bin Theneya
Deputy Second Speaker of the Federal National Council of the UAE.
H.E. Deemah AlYahya
Secretary-General of Digital Cooperation Organization.
Testimonials from Attendees
معالي جاسم محمد البديوي
الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية
"احتفالية رائعة وتعكس الوحدة الخليجية التي نسعى اليها جميعاً، برنامج رائع، ورش عمل وندوات ومحاضرات ممتازة، الحضور الكبير من القياديين سواء الرسميين او من القطاع الخاص أو من المؤسسات الاهلية الخليجية في هذه الفعالية يعكس المكانة الهامة التي تحظى بها الديوان ويعكس مدى اهتمام كافة الدول على كافة المستويات والقطاعات في قطاع الشباب الخليجي وهذا هو سبب تواجدنا هنا وهو تقديم الدعم الكامل لهم والاسناد وان شاء الله تكون هذه عادة لا تنقطع وتكون عادة سنوية."
H.E. Sheikha Al Zain Al Sabah
Ambassador of Kuwait to the United States
“To get to where we want to go, we must do it together. And we must do it actively and positively engage in the spaces that matter. That's what Diwan is doing here today.
We need to do it mindfully knowing that our creativity thrives on connectivity and ultimately sown the seeds for a world where silos naturally dissolve and where the light of possibility cultivates a harvest of new ideas, pathways, and a more prosperous and peaceful future for generations to come.”