Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth as the Official Partner, will co-host the 17th edition of the EMPOWER Youth Conference from November 12 to 14, 2026 at Andaz Doha by Hyatt.
Held under the theme “Youth Leading for Peace and Security,” EMPOWER 2026 will bring together 250 young people based in Qatar, alongside policymakers, United Nations representatives, civil society organisations, academics and international youth representatives and experts.
The 17th edition will amplify youth voices, strengthen advocacy and leadership, and connect youth recommendations to regional dialogue on peace and security.
Designed with young people at its heart, this year’s conference reflects EMPOWER’s commitment to meaningful youth participation. Youth committees have played an active role in shaping the conference theme, programme and activities, ensuring that the issues discussed reflect young people’s priorities and aspirations.
Over three days, participants will engage in dialogue, strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills, and develop collective recommendations for the EMPOWER 2026 Youth Declaration, which will subsequently be presented at the Arab Youth Forum for Peace and Security in Doha.
Chief Economic Empowerment Officer at the EAA Foundation Mana Mohammed Al-Ansari, said: “EMPOWER is built on a simple principle: young people should not only participate in conversations about their future, but help shape them. This year, our youth committees have taken an active role in designing a conference that reflects their priorities, ideas and aspirations. Through EMPOWER, we aim to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to turn their ideas into meaningful action .”
