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The GMW Summit

24th - 28th November 2024 | Doha, Qatar

Power Up Meaningful Connections

The GMW Summit in Doha is back for the second year and unlike any GMW event so far. The summit is designed for anyone looking to amplify their experience, learn from industry leaders and explore a wealth of learning and networking opportunities.

Our insightfully curated programme, held at Education City, home of the Qatar Foundation, will include inspiring sessions from incredible storytellers, and practical learning from industry experts in our Flow sessions. You’ll have plenty of time to network and make new meaningful connections as you explore Doha.

The GMW Summit will also host the Final 6 participants of the Continuum Spark Award, as we conclude our global search for the next big social impact idea, with $250,000 of investment to be decided!

Book your place for the most anticipated convening of global Muslim changemakers.

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Summit Agenda

    • 4:00-6:00pm - Registration at Ard Canaan, Katara Village

    • 5:30-6:00pm- Maghrib Prayer at the Blue Mosque

    • 6:00-8:00pm- Welcome Dinner at Ard Canaan

    • 8:45am - Arrival at Qatar National Library

    • 9:15-9:30am- Welcome Address

    • 9:30-10:45am - Keynote Address by Sami Hamdi and Q&A

    • 10:50-11:20am - Executive Screening of 'Ahmad Alive' documentary film

    • 11:25-11:45am - Yusuf Omar on the Power of Storytelling

    • 11:45-12:00pm - Break

    • 12:00-1:00pm - Continuum Spark Awards For-Profit Finals

    • 1:00-3:00pm - Prayer & Lunch Break

    • 3:00-6:00pm - Interactive Workshops

      Workshop 1: “Imagining Collective Futures through Play” with Dr. Evren Tok

      Workshop 2: “The Power of Narratives to Drive Change” with Marya Bangee

      Workshop 3: “Podcasting 101: Inspiring Minds, Shaping Stories” with Sheen Gurrib

      Workshop 4: “Stepping into Your Power through Leadership” with Melanie Elturk

      Workshop 5: “Building a Life of Meaning: Decisions, Intentions, and Faith-Driven Planning” with Shahbaz Mirza

    • 9:00am - Arrival at VCUarts, Education City

    • 9:30-10:30am - “Lens of Truth: How Photography Shapes Perception” with Peter Sanders

    • 10:45-11:30am - "Scaling New Heights: Lessons from Mountaineering and Philanthropy" with Sh. Mohammed ‘Moe’ Al Thani

    • 11:40-12:00pm -Backing Muslim Builders with Deen Developers1

    • 12:00-1:00pm - Continuum Spark Awards Non-Profit Finals

    • 1:00-3:00pm - Prayer & Lunch Break

    • 3:30pm - Transfer to Mina Port

    • 4:00-6:00pm - GMW Summit Sunset Dhow Cruise

  • 🧕🏼 Sisters’ Agenda

    • 9:00am - Arrival at Al Mujadilah Center

    • 9:15-9:30am - Welcome Address by Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui

    • 9:30-10:00am - Keynote Address, "Women as Architects of the Ummah" by Dr. Rania Awaad

    • 10:00-10:30am - Fireside Chat with Muslim Female Trailblazers: Lisa Vogl, Majd Mashharawi and Norilmi Ismail

    • 10:45-11:30am - Faith-Based Design Thinking Workshop with Nurul Ibrahim

    • 11:30-12:30pm - Prayer & Lunch Break

    • 12:30-2:30pm - Workshop Facilitation (Contd.)

    • 2:30-3:00pm - Asr Prayer & Coffee Break

    • 3:30-5:00pm - Group Presentations

    • 5:15-6:00pm - Maghrib Prayer & Departure

    👨🏻 Brothers’ Agenda

    • 9:00-11:00am - Experiential Team Building with Hamza Iqbal

    • 11:00-1:00pm - Prayer & Lunch Break

    • 1:00-3:00pm - GMW Changemaker Olympiad- Solving Global Challenges Interactive Workshop

    • 3:00-3:30pm - Prayer & Coffee Break

    • 3:30-5:00pm - GMW Changemaker Olympiad (Contd.)

    • 5:00-6:30pm - Maghrib Prayer & Halaqa with Imam Wesley Lebron at Al Minaretein

    • 12:30pm - Depart to Heenat Salma Farm

    • 1:50-2:50pm - Biodiversity Tour & Tree Planting Experience

    • 3:00-3:30pm - Prayer & Reception with Refreshments

    • 3:30-4:30pm - Continuum Spark Awards Announcement

    • 4:30-5:30pm - Explore the Heenat Salma Winter Bazaar

    • 5:30-6:00pm- Maghrib Congregation Prayer

    • 6:00-8:30pm- Dinner under the Stars and Reflections by the Campfire

2024 Speakers

  • Sami Hamdi

    Managing Director,
    The International Interest

  • Dr. Rania Awaad

    Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine & President, Maristan

  • Imam Wesley Lebron

    Director of Programs and Education for MAS NY Reverts Reconnect & Co-Founder the 3 Puerto Rican Imams

  • Peter Sanders

    Award Winning Photographer

  • Marya Bangee

    Senior Advisor, Pop Culture Collaborative

  • Nurul Ibrahim

    Director, HUME Design Consultancy



  • Dr Evren Tok

    Associate Dean, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

  • Yusuf Omar

    Co-founder of Seen TV, Formerly at CNN International

  • Sh. Moe Al Thani

    Philanthropist & Mountaineer

  • Melanie Elturk

    Co-Founder & CEO, Haute Hijab

  • Sheen Gurrib

    Podcaster & Content Creator

  • Hamza Iqbal

    CEO, Training Impact Limited

  • Peter Gould

    Founder, Gould Studio



  • Shahbaz Mirza

    Founder, Towards Faith

  • Omar Hamid

    Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer, LaunchGood

  • Amany Killawi

    Co-Founder, LaunchGood & PayGood

  • Norilmi Ismail

    Founder, SpaceIn

  • Lisa Vogl

    Founder of Zaila Collection

  • Dr. Abdulnassir Al Tamimi

    Executive Director, Student Services at Qatar Foundation

  • Majd Mashharawi

    Social Entrepreneur. Founder & CEO, Sunbox

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What Others Are Saying

  • "It was really awesome to be around people outside my industry and to explore options and new fields that I can collaborate with and integrate into what I do"

    Candace, USA

  • "I loved the experience of connecting with people who are driven by Islamic ethics and values and are truly serious about making a tangible change in the world"

    Fadhila, UK

  • "I met some amazing people that I will be connecting with post GMW. I’ve potentially made new friendships and will collaborate with some of the people I met"

    Alexander, New York

  • "Apart from meeting really incredible people from every walk of life and having the opportunity to benefit from them - this GMW really fuelled the change maker gene that’s in all of us. It left me wanting to do more and be more"

    Aneesa, South Africa

Edu City Places

There are a limited number of free tickets available to attend a selection of session. Simply complete the form, stating which session you would like to attend as your first and second choice, and the team will confirm your attendance and place by Wednesday 20th November

Please note this is only available to Education City students, faculty and staff.