Welcome to Youth
Empowerment Symposium
It’s a National Initiative that is delivered from the Youth to the Youth, in a Professional setting with a Global Outreach towards Entrepreneurship Advancements Worldwide
30
International
Leaders
95
Local
Leaders
300+
Growing
Entrepreneurs
TMKEEN 2023
10th Anniversary Edition
23th - 24th October 2023
The Alibaba Story
Crocodile in the Yangtze
23th - 24th October 2023
The Alibaba Story
Crocodile in the Yangtze
Porter Erisman
- Former Vice-President Alibaba Group
- Stanford University
- Author of Alibaba World
- Author of Six Billion Shoppers
Porter Erisman helped turn Alibaba from a shoestring operation into the world's leading e-commerce corporation. His experience alongside Jack Ma gave him a first-hand look at the birth of China's digital economy. As a keynote speaker, Porter Erisman Shares an unmatched perspective on the state and future of global e-commerce with business audiences worldwide.
Mission, Vision & Goals
01
About Us
Tmkeen is a non-profit Youth Empowerment Organization founded to educate, inform and inspire the Kuwaiti Youth. Launched in 2012, Tmkeen has since organized annual entrepreneurship events that give aspiring local talent an opportunity to connect with and learn from international business leaders.
Empower the youth to usher a new era of entrepreneurship, growth & opportunity.
1. Create a bridge to connect the youth of Kuwait with global and local leaders.
2. Support 30 youth business leaders every year through Business Leadership Programs.
3. Conduct annual research focusing on Youth Economic Development in Kuwait.
4. Reach and influence an annual live audience of 10,000, and 30,000 online users.
Past Events
Tmkeen is a non-profit Youth Empowerment Organization founded to educate, inform and inspire the Kuwaiti Youth. Launched in 2012,
2018
In 2018, the organization achieved a remarkable milestone by organizing an event that gathered an impressive audience of 3,500 attendees. This event was highlighted by the participation of esteemed speakers and panelists from global companies like Tesla and Netflix,
2017
In 2017, Tmkeen, a dynamic Youth Empowerment Organization, hosted an event that left a lasting impact. Featuring prominent speakers from global giants like Nokia, Google, Five Guys, and Caribou Coffee, the gathering was an epitome of inspiration and learning for the youth.
2016
In 2016, Tmkeen showcased its dedication to empowering youth by orchestrating an influential event. The gathering was marked by the presence of industry leaders from Facebook, Snapchat, and Booking.com, creating a convergence of tech and digital innovation.
2015
In 2016, Tmkeen furthered its mission to inspire the youth by hosting a memorable event featuring representatives from LinkedIn and Store House. Tmkeen offered attendees a unique blend of networking insights and creative expression.
2014
In 2014, Tmkeen championed youth inspiration by organizing an event graced by industry stalwarts from McDonald's and KFC. This gathering, highlighting the giants of the fast-food world, provided attendees a deep dive into the realms of business strategies, branding, and culinary innovation
2013 & 2012
In its foundational years, 2012 and 2013, Tmkeen made an indelible mark in the sphere of youth empowerment. Their events, right from inception, attracted industry heavyweights. Notably, Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple , graced one of these events, sharing his insights and pioneering vision. Alongside this tech luminary, brands like Starbucks and other esteemed organizations also took part.
Our Speakers
Tmkeen is a non-profit Youth Empowerment Organization founded to educate, inform and inspire the Kuwaiti Youth. Launched in 2012,
Co-Founder of Apple Inc
Co-Founder of Starbucks
Professor of leadership and organizational behavior
Former President and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America
Former President and CFO of Google Inc.
Chairman of Caribou Coffee
COO of Five Guys Group
Formal Global Vice President Nokia
Founder & CEO - Colle Capital USA
Former President of Yum! Brands Inc
Founding Team Member of Linkedin
Head of Global Public Policy at We Work
Former Head of Communication & PR for Sony & Universial
First Investor In Snapchat
Vice Chairman of the Kuwait Projects Co (KIPCO)
Chairman of Bukhamseen Group Holding
Chief Executive Officer of Boodai Corporation
Chairman of Kuwait Food Company- Americana
Chairman of Gulf Bank & CEO AlGhanim Industries
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Al Yasra Foods
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Agility
Co-Founder of Kharafi Global
Board Member in Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Deputy Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait
Vice Chairman of Zain Group
Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs
Founder & CEO at Lulua Publishing House
CEO of KFH Group
CEO of NBK - Kuwait
Board Member of Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry
General Manager of Asnan Tower
Managing Director of Al Sayer Retail Est
Chairman of Warba Insurance and Vice Chairman of KIB
Corporate Communication & Relations Manager at Zain Group
CEO of OSN
Deputy Editor of AlQabas Newspaper
Founder & CEO of Ghaliah Technology
Founder and General Manager of Dot Design
Chairman & Founder of Talabat.com
Chairman of Gatehouse Financial Group
CEO of Zain Kuwait
Chairman of IFA Hotels & Resorts
Co-Founder of Chocolateness
Co-Founder of The Breakfast Club
Founder & CEO of Edges Media
Co-Founder of Salad Boutique
CEO OF GULF BANK
Editor in Chief of AlKuwaitiya Newspaper
Chairman of Telly.com
COO Media Business of United Networks
Executive Chairman of Kuwait SME Fund
CEO at Fork & OMedia
CEO of Four Films Printing Group
Co-Founder of Neqsa cafe
Co-Founder of Derwaza News
Former CEO of Zain Telecommunication Co.
Manager, CEO Office at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Head of Global Recruitment In Booking.com
Former CEO of KFH
Director of Kafo Project
General Manager of Danish Bakery Group
General Manager of Kuwait Small Project Development Company
Co-Founder of Pick YO
Financial Analyst
Former Chairman of Kuwait Oil Company
Group CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS)
Owner of SKETCH interior design and contracting Co
Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Energy company
Co-Founder & CEO of Saveco
CEO & Managing Director Group Xen
CEO of International Trolley FoodStuff Company
Managing Partner of Reyada
CEO & President, Neocordis Inc
Co-Founder & CEO of StoreHouse
Co-Founder of Apple Inc
Co-Founder of Starbucks
Professor of leadership and organizational behavior
Former President and CEO of Pepsi Cola North America
Former President and CFO of Google Inc.
Chairman of Caribou Coffee
COO of Five Guys Group
Formal Global Vice President Nokia
Founder & CEO - Colle Capital USA
Former President of Yum! Brands Inc
Founding Team Member of Linkedin
Head of Global Public Policy at We Work
Former Head of Communication & PR for Sony & Universial
First Investor In Snapchat
Vice Chairman of the Kuwait Projects Co (KIPCO)
Chairman of Bukhamseen Group Holding
Chief Executive Officer of Boodai Corporation
Chairman of Kuwait Food Company- Americana
Chairman of Gulf Bank & CEO AlGhanim Industries
Co-Founder and Managing Director of Al Yasra Foods
Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Agility
Co-Founder of Kharafi Global
Board Member in Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Deputy Group CEO of National Bank of Kuwait
Vice Chairman of Zain Group
Undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs
Founder & CEO at Lulua Publishing House
CEO of KFH Group
CEO of NBK - Kuwait
Board Member of Kuwait's Chamber of Commerce and Industry
General Manager of Asnan Tower
Managing Director of Al Sayer Retail Est
Chairman of Warba Insurance and Vice Chairman of KIB
Corporate Communication & Relations Manager at Zain Group
CEO of OSN
Deputy Editor of AlQabas Newspaper
Founder & CEO of Ghaliah Technology
Founder and General Manager of Dot Design
Chairman & Founder of Talabat.com
Chairman of Gatehouse Financial Group
CEO of Zain Kuwait
Chairman of IFA Hotels & Resorts
Co-Founder of Chocolateness
Co-Founder of The Breakfast Club
Founder & CEO of Edges Media
Co-Founder of Salad Boutique
CEO OF GULF BANK
Editor in Chief of AlKuwaitiya Newspaper
Chairman of Telly.com
COO Media Business of United Networks
Executive Chairman of Kuwait SME Fund
CEO at Fork & OMedia
CEO of Four Films Printing Group
Co-Founder of Neqsa cafe
Co-Founder of Derwaza News
Former CEO of Zain Telecommunication Co.
Manager, CEO Office at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Head of Global Recruitment In Booking.com
Former CEO of KFH
Director of Kafo Project
General Manager of Danish Bakery Group
General Manager of Kuwait Small Project Development Company
Co-Founder of Pick YO
Financial Analyst
Former Chairman of Kuwait Oil Company
Group CEO of National Aviation Services (NAS)
Owner of SKETCH interior design and contracting Co
Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Energy company
Co-Founder & CEO of Saveco
CEO & Managing Director Group Xen
CEO of International Trolley FoodStuff Company
Managing Partner of Reyada
CEO & President, Neocordis Inc
Co-Founder & CEO of StoreHouse
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Fixit
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Label
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Techno Care
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Orddr
Yahalooh
Nutribox
Techno Care
Drop In
Fanajeen
Spedia
Routine
Contact Us
Tmkeen is a non-profit Youth Empowerment Organization founded to educate, inform and inspire the Kuwaiti Youth. Launched in 2012,
Tmkeen is a non-profit Youth Empowerment Organization founded to educate, inform and inspire the Kuwaiti Youth. Launched in 2012, Tmkeen has since organized annual entrepreneurship events that give aspiring local talent an opportunity to connect with and learn from international business leaders.
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