Palestinians in the Diaspora have excelled as leaders across various fields. Their success should not only uplift their communities, but also strengthen Palestine. By leveraging their political and economic influence, they can play a vital role in nation-building and advancing a sustainable, independent Palestinian state.

This panel will explore how collaboration in the areas of research, leadership, citizen diplomacy, and investment, particularly in ICT, business, and healthcare, can enhance Palestine’s infrastructure and economic resilience. Diaspora leaders will share their vision, highlighting how emerging entrepreneurs can drive growth and create lasting opportunities.

Ultimately, this panel is a call to action, urging the Diaspora to mobilize their expertise, resources, and networks to contribute to Palestine’s future.

Moderator: To be determined

Panelists: To be determined

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This panel will explore strategies to attract investment, build infrastructure, and strengthen economic ties between Palestine and the global market, particularly the U.S. business leaders, investors, and ICT professionals. Panelists will discuss opportunities for forming sustainable ventures, fostering cross-border collaborations, and promoting best practices for engaging with Palestinian industries. By fostering strategic partnerships and knowledge-sharing, this discussion aims to unlock economic opportunities and position Palestine as a hub for innovation and sustainable growth.

Key topics will include:

• Encouraging investment in Palestine’s market and untapped sectors
• Strengthening business connections between Palestinian and U.S. leaders
• Establishing ventures and service entities to drive long-term economic growth
• Highlighting ICT innovations and business opportunities in Palestine
• Creating a Steering Committee for follow-up and future initiatives
• Showcasing the achievements and potential of Palestine’s evolving economy

Moderator: To be determined

Panelists: To be determined

Palestinian women are at the heart of their families, society, and national development. The youth are the future leaders of Palestine. If we are to take building the State of Palestine seriously, then we must consider the essential roles of both women and the youth in that effort. Palestinian women have served as the guardians of Palestinian identity through their art, culinary tradition, and activism, through which they have inspired and empowered their families and peers. Palestinian youth, both in Palestine and around the world, have a strong attachment to their national identity. They are educated, skilled, and passionate for their homeland’s cause. This panel will address ways by which Palestinian women and youth in Palestine and around the world are already mobilizing as active champions of justice and peace, as well ways to further empower their efforts.

Moderator: To be determined

Panelists: To be determined

Over the past year, the international community has paid more attention to Palestine after Israel’s assault on Gaza, and it seems that mainstream opinion is changing more favorably toward the Palestinian cause. A number of indicators point in this direction, such as the recognition of Palestinian statehood, the protests critical of the occupation in countries throughout the West, the rising popularity of the Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and Western media becoming gradually more inclusive of the Palestinian narrative. This panel will discuss this change in general outlook toward the Palestinian cause and the impact this new perspective will have on Western policy toward Palestine. How might Western leaders change their positions on Palestine considering popular sentiments? Panel speakers will also consider how Palestinians, both experts and the general population, view this development. Representatives from the Palestinian leadership and their allies from the civic and interfaith communities will join this discussion.

Where we go from here

Moderator: To be determined

Panelists: To be determined